Research & General Intern - Hong Kong
The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) is a uniquely Asian, independent, action-oriented research and advisory organization committed to maximizing private resources for doing good. CAPS works across 18 Asian countries and territories to generate evidence-based insights into how individuals, companies and governments can best address social challenges.
CAPS is seeking to hire a part-time intern with strong analytical and writing skills for its head office in Hong Kong. The intern will be a member of a small but high-powered team.
Responsibilities:
The intern will mainly support ongoing research projects by conducting primary and secondary research, data analysis, and both short-form and long-form writing. Additionally, the intern will:
Support the analysis and writing of various research reports and articles for publication;
Research relevant information, intelligence, and trends on philanthropy, charity and private social investment throughout Asia;
Write background briefs and memos for senior staff;
Undertake independent writing when required;
Assist in general administrative tasks as required.
Requisite qualifications and skills:
Passion for social science research, and experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methods;
Interest and experience in data analysis and data visualization;
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills;
Great interpersonal and communication skills for effective teamwork across different cultures and nationalities;
Self-starter who is intellectually curious and eager to contribute ideas and opinions;
Demonstrable interest in philanthropy/nonprofit/social sectors;
Native proficiency in English. Fluency in additional Asian languages desirable.
If interested, please send a cover letter, CV and two writing samples to research@caps.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More information about CAPS can be found at caps.org.