Vacancy: Research Intern (Female candidates only) @ Adeela Closing: 11/March/2026

Research Intern (Female candidates only)
Adeela

Adeela is a Sudanese youth-led organization committed to promoting justice, peace, and democratic transformation across Sudan. Comprising a diverse group of young women and men from all regions of the country, Adeela leverages arts, culture, heritage, and knowledge production to drive social change. Guided by core values including gender equality, transparency, social justice, and peaceful coexistence, Adeela actively works in areas of peace, justice, democratic transformation, and emergency response. Through its projects, Adeela empowers grassroots initiatives, amplifies youth and women's voices, promotes civil society collaboration, and advocates for inclusive policies to foster a resilient and equitable Sudan.

Adeela believes that the best way to overcome social problems is to uncover them, in a very attractive and unfamiliar way that helps Sudanese youth view things from a different perspective, in a way that sparks the discussion on these issues and carefully creates an open-minded room for dialogue, paving the way to find solutions for a better tomorrow that we all seek to see in our nation.

Vacancy No: 005

Section/Unit: Research Unit

Grade Level: N/A

Supervisor: Research Unit Coordinator

No. of Post: N/A

Duty Station: Sudan

Duration: 3 Months (Extendable based on performance and organizational needs)

Closing Date: 11 March 2026

Background:

The Research Intern will support the Research Unit in ensuring continuity of research activities, coordination, and knowledge production. Working under the supervision of the Research Unit Coordinator, the intern will collaborate closely with researchers, research officers, data collectors, and other Adeela team members.
This role provides hands-on experience in research management, coordination, applied analysis, and knowledge dissemination within Adeela’s programmatic and advocacy framework.

Duties and responsibilities:

Assist in implementing ongoing research activities, including supporting work plans, timelines, and deliverables.
Support coordination and communication within the research team and across organizational units.
Assist in data collection, organization, preliminary analysis, and documentation.
Support preparation of research briefs, summaries, and internal updates.
Contribute to maintaining research integrity and adherence to ethical standards.
Assist in aligning research activities with Adeela’s strategic priorities and ethical guidelines.
Support development and refinement of research tools, templates, and methodologies.
Conduct background research and contextual analysis to inform programmatic interventions.
Contribute to proposal development through literature reviews, data compilation, and drafting inputs.
Support coordination with the Communications Unit to disseminate research findings through Adeela’s platforms.
Assist in planning and implementation of Bait -Al'Maarifa forums and other knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Support drafting and editing of research reports, policy briefs, and analytical documents.
Contribute to documenting research insights for organizational learning and decision-making.
Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to discussions.
Support identification of research gaps and emerging priorities.
Assist in mapping research partnerships and relevant institutions.
Engage in capacity-building and learning opportunities within the unit.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Basic to intermediate knowledge and practical experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Ability to support data collection, organization, and analysis.
Ability to apply research ethics and confidentiality principles.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to conduct literature reviews and contextual research.
Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
Ability to prepare structured research briefs and reports.
Knowledge of additional local languages will be an asset.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Qualified female candidates aged 35 years or below are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please attach a writing sample or an academic paper (optional, but submission is preferred) in PDF format.

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	Background: The Research Intern will support the Research Unit in ensuring continuity of research activities, coordination, and knowledge production. Working under the supervision of the Research Unit Coordinator, the intern will collaborate closely with researchers, research officers, data collectors, and other Adeela team members. This role provides hands-on experience in research management, coordination, applied analysis, and knowledge dissemination within Adeela’s programmatic and advocacy framework.
	Duties and responsibilities: Assist in implementing ongoing research activities, including supporting work plans, timelines, and deliverables. Support coordination and communication within the research team and across organizational units. Assist in data collection, organization, preliminary analysis, and documentation. Support preparation of research briefs, summaries, and internal updates. Contribute to maintaining research integrity and adherence to ethical standards. Assist in aligning research activities with Adeela’s strategic priorities and ethical guidelines. Support development and refinement of research tools, templates, and methodologies. Conduct background research and contextual analysis to inform programmatic interventions. Contribute to proposal development through literature reviews, data compilation, and drafting inputs. Support coordination with the Communications Unit to disseminate research findings through Adeela’s platforms. Assist in planning and implementation of Bait -Al'Maarifa forums and other knowledge-sharing initiatives. Support drafting and editing of research reports, policy briefs, and analytical documents. Contribute to documenting research insights for organizational learning and decision-making. Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to discussions. Support identification of research gaps and emerging priorities. Assist in mapping research partnerships and relevant institutions. Engage in capacity-building and learning opportunities within the unit.
	Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required: Basic to intermediate knowledge and practical experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods. Ability to support data collection, organization, and analysis. Ability to apply research ethics and confidentiality principles. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to conduct literature reviews and contextual research. Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace. Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English. Ability to prepare structured research briefs and reports. Knowledge of additional local languages will be an asset. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Qualified female candidates aged 35 years or below are strongly encouraged to apply.
	Please attach a writing sample or an academic paper (optional, but submission is preferred) in PDF format.
	Apply Now