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Fall Data Management and Analysis Intern or Fellow

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Washington, D.C., USA
Internship

Candidate will support data management and analysis efforts, including data visualization, for the Department of Humanitarian Response (DHR).  The intern will collaborate with other Business Teams to ensure that DHR is using best available practices in regard to data management and visualization, and will be responsible for training members of the team in the use of Excel and Power BI as requested.  The intern will help to streamline and document DHR portfolio analysis processes, and make recommendations in regard to future enhancements.  The intern may also be asked to support other IT needs of the Humanitarian Business Team in support of improved response capacity.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Conduct comparative analysis of Excel and Power BI
  • Suggest enhancements to various databases and knowledge management tools
  • Conduct portfolio analysis including data visualization using AMS and Agresso
  • Train HBT staff members on use of Excel and Power BI
  • Conduct research on other data/business management software and prepare comparative analysis
  • Support DHR teams as requested with IT-related tasks to support technological innovation
Educational Background: 
Must be an actively enrolled undergraduate, or graduate student or have graduated within 6 months of start date.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
  • Strong data management and data analysis skills
  • Strong data visualization skills
  • Familiarity with Python and/or DAX, and advanced Excel knowledge (with knowledge of Macros and VBA preferred).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong interest in humanitarian issues
  • Strong collaboration skills, and ability to synthesize ideas to create data solutions
  • Currently eligible to work in the U.S.
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Structured learning and development program
  • Meaningful work under the direct supervision of an experienced Save the Children staff member
  • Highly collaborative and innovative teams
  • Networking program with managers across the organization
  • Flexible schedule
  • A family friendly work environment
  • The knowledge that the work you are supporting is changing the lives of children all around the world

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
Mission: 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. in times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 30 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 11 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 11 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit