Impact Data Analytics Intern

VisionFund's work seeks to end intergenerational poverty through financial products and services. We're about the long-term change that ensures children can break free of the poverty cycle, for good. By supporting people and communities living in poverty to develop and grow their livelihoods, VisionFund is catalysing sustainable economic growth to break the cycle of poverty, so that children can reach their potential as communities thrive. Learn more about us: visionfund.org World Vision Internships offer a three-month opportunity for talented students and recent graduates eager to dive into the international relief and development field. We’re dedicated to giving you a meaningful learning experience, where you’ll grow, gain valuable skills, and connect with other passionate professionals who share our mission. What You'll Do: Measure Client Outcomes through Surveys: Support the end-to-end implementation of surveys measuring the impact of VisionFund’s financial products, including enhancing existing dashboards, analysing quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable insights, and ensuring timely feedback loops to relevant stakeholders. Benchmark Performance with Industry Standards: Conduct comparative analysis between externally available data in the financial inclusion sector and impact-operational data from internal databases to identify areas of over- and underperformance. Monitor Strategy Realization: Collaborate with the Strategy Realization team to design dashboards that support VisionFund’s management in making informed decisions. Support Systems Integration: Provide support to the impact, strategy realization, and IT teams on integrating impact and operational data to drive operational improvements in the MFIs. Ensure Data Quality Through Validation: Perform rigorous checks to improve the accuracy and reliability of Micro Finance Institutions’ survey data. Stay Ahead with Sector Research: Investigate the latest trends, evidence, and best practices in financial inclusion from leading industry bodies, regulators, and investors. Why Join us: Explore the Global Financial Inclusion Landscape: Dive into the dynamic world of global finance and discover how this sector drives economic growth. Master Cross-Cultural Communication: Work alongside a diverse team from around the world, enhancing your skills in effective, global communication. Elevate Your Data Skills: Take on a key role in analysing and visualizing impact data, providing insights that shape decisions and influence external audiences. Expand Your Horizons: Explore the international relief sector, unleash your leadership skills, and strengthen your Christian faith with Weekly Professional Development Sessions Transform Lives: Take on challenging and meaningful work assignments while developing your technical skills and gaining valuable hands‑on experience. Join an Inspiring Community: Form connections with a diverse nationwide intern cohort and colleagues who, inspired by their Christian faith, support children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places. What You'll Bring: Proficiency in Data Tools: Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel, and Power BI, or similar data analytics software, will set you apart. Expertise in Data Visualization: Strong abilities in creating impactful charts and presentations that effectively tell a story from data will give you a competitive edge. Online Research Skills: You have experience in conducting thorough and effective online research to support your work and insights. Passionate Communication: You are passionate about using your God-given communication talents and are keen to widen your hands‑on experience in the poverty and microfinance sector. Commitment to our Mission: You have a demonstrated commitment to and alignment with the goals, mission, and vision of World Vision, embodying its values in all aspects of your work. What You Need to Know: Location: Remote within the US. You must be physically located in one of the following states where WVI is registered as an employer: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, International Development, or other Social Sciences majors. Internship Cohort Dates: 25 January – 23 April 2027. Stipend: This internship is unpaid, but all US‑based interns receive a monthly stipend of $800. Hours: Full‑time and part‑time (30-40 hours/week) Eligibility At least 18 years of age. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 student visa holder with valid work authorization) and possess a valid U.S. Social Security Number. Able to commit to at least 30 hours per week for the entire internship period: 25 January – 23 April 2027. Current student or recent graduate from a graduate programme (within 2 years). Adhere to World Vision International’s Christian Statement of Faith. Willingness to use own electronic devices for internship purposes and a disposition to let WVI install endpoint security software on those devices. Applicant Types Accepted Local Applicants Only World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Learn more about our work at wvi.org. Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 31,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child. A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision. Learn more about our culture. Our people are our greatest asset. Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work. 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