Research & Development Intern

Job Overview

Are you passionate about creating meaningful change through research and data-driven insights? As an R&D Intern at SOLS Foundation, you’ll play a crucial role in strengthening our programmes through research, analysis, and evaluation. You’ll work alongside our Impact Design and Evaluation team, gaining hands-on experience in conducting research, collecting real-world data, and shaping impactful initiatives that improve lives.

Key responsibilities include assisting in programme evaluation, maintaining monitoring systems, conducting research with target communities, and supporting the development of educational frameworks based on research insights.

This is an incredible opportunity for curious, analytical, and impact-driven individuals eager to learn how research fuels social change. If you’re looking to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills while working on real-world challenges, this internship is for you!

What do I get?

What’s great about this opportunity?

• Internship allowance
• Opportunity to develop research and analytical skills through hands-on experience
• Career progression in a fast-growing impact organisation and within a field of expertise in high demand on the market
• Work in an agile and growth-driven environment alongside a diverse team of professionals
• Vibrant and supportive working culture with strong emphasis on work-life balance, mental health, and overall well being
• Opportunity to network with social impact professionals/subject-matter experts
• Be part of a #madetoimpact organisation directly improving the lives of B40 communities

What do I need?

To be shortlisted for this position, you will need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Developmental Studies, Public Policy, Education, Research Methods or related field (in progress or completed)
• Experience with data analysis and visualisation tools (Google Data Studio, Power BI etc.) is a plus
• Proficiency in using Google Work Space tools e.g. Google Sheets and Google Docs, etc.
• High proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and verbal)
• Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interest in social impact measurement and evaluation
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to commit to 4-6 months for full exposure
• Ability to work in-person from the office and other areas for programme implementation, including traveling to remote Orang Asli/Orang Asal villages.

What will I do?

In this role you will:

• Conduct primary and secondary research on target demographics including Indigenous communities, TVET students, and B40 youths
• Support programmatic design by interviewing participants, collecting feedback, and contributing to problem identification and solution development
• Maintain and update monitoring databases and create data visualization dashboards
• Assist in programme evaluation processes and report writing
• Learn and apply the Theory of Change and Logic Framework principles
• Contribute to instructional design for programme modules
• Support project planning and management activities
• Handle administrative tasks including data entry and file organisation