Job Opportunity: Project Manager – Digital Transformations Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Project Manager with vast expertise in the field of Digital for Development and Data Governance to join our “Ethical Digital Transformations” program. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, … Read More
Job Opportunity: Project and Research Officer
Job Opportunity: Project and Research Officer Shutterstock Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Project and Research Officer with skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis and evaluation to join our “Sustainable Livelihoods” program. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and … Read More
Meet Data-Pop Alliance’s New Chief Economist, Ricardo Fuentes-Nieva
Data-Pop Alliance is pleased to announce Ricardo Fuentes-Nieva as our new Chief Economist.
Our Quarterly Update is Here!
Our Quarterly Update provides information on DPA’s latest work, including projects, publications, and more!
Job Opportunity: Graphic Designer
Job Opportunity: Graphic Designer Unsplash Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research and Content Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human … Read More
An Interview with DPA Data Scientist Enrique Bonilla
DPA’s Director Delivers the Keynote Address at Milwaukee Data Day 2021 DPA Director Emmanuel Letouzé delivered the keynote address at the virtual event Milwaukee Data Day on October 20, hosted by Data You Can Use, titled “Data as a Language, Lens and Lever for Social Change”. His address, building on the work of his 2015 white paper “Beyond Data Literacy: Reinventing … Read More
What Makes an Effective Data Scientist? An Interview with Enrique Bonilla
Enrique Bonilla has worked as a data scientist for 7 years, including over a year with Data-Pop Alliance. He was recently interviewed by Dr Martine J Barons of Warwick University about the rewards and challenges of his career and factors that can contribute to success in this field.
Job Opportunity: Research Consultant in Equatorial Guinea
Job Opportunity: Research Consultant in Equatorial Guinea Malabo, Equatorial Guinea Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research Consultant in Equatorial Guinea. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of … Read More
The Gender Data 201 Course: Paving the Way for Gender Data Literacy
Gender Data 201 is a free online course we developed with support from Facebook and TechChange (the hosting platform.) The objective of the course is to develop a hands-on online learning experience to equip participants with the basic data skills needed to lead gender-responsive advocacy work, decision-making processes, and/or policy design and implementation.
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern in Brazil (Paid Position)
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern in Brazil (Paid Position) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research and Content Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: … Read More
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern (Paid Position)
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern (Paid Position) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research and Content Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local … Read More
Job Opportunity: Project and Research Officer
Job Opportunity: Project and Research Officer Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Project and Research Officer with skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis and evaluation to join our “Ethical Digital Transformations” program. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and … Read More
Five DPA Team Members Selected to Join the 2021 Geo for Good Summit
Five DPA Team Members Selected to Join the 2021 Geo for Good Summit The 2021 Geo for Good Summit, hosted by Google Earth Outreach, will take place from November 16-19th. This virtual conference brings together non-profits, scientists, and government officials to discuss the ability of mapping tools and technology to create positive impacts in the world. This year, 5 DPA … Read More
DPA’s Director Delivers the Keynote Address at Milwaukee Data Day 2021
DPA’s Director Delivers the Keynote Address at Milwaukee Data Day 2021 DPA Director Emmanuel Letouzé delivered the keynote address at the virtual event Milwaukee Data Day on October 20, hosted by Data You Can Use, titled “Data as a Language, Lens and Lever for Social Change”. His address, building on the work of his 2015 white paper “Beyond Data Literacy: Reinventing … Read More
Meet Data-Pop Alliance’s New Director for the MENA Region, Fouad Mrad
Meet Data-Pop Alliance’s New Director for the MENA Region, Fouad Mrad Data-Pop Alliance is pleased to announce Professor Fouad Mrad as our new Director for the MENA Region. In this role, he will lead the team’s efforts to harness data and technologies in support of the effective and adequate implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Professor Mrad received both … Read More
Job Opportunity: Research Intern (Paid Position)
Job Opportunity: Research Intern (Paid Position) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human problems … Read More
DPA’s Director Joins the Data Day 2021 as Keynote Speaker, and You’re Invited Too
DPA’s Director Joins the Data Day 2021 as Keynote Speaker, and You’re Invited Too Data-Pop Alliance is pleased to announce that our director Emmanuel Letouzé will be the keynote and first international speaker in the 7th edition of the Data Day to be held on October 20, 2021. This virtual event is hosted by Data You Can Use, a diverse group … Read More
New Report! Liberia Country Gender Equality Profile (CGEP)
New Report! Liberia Country Gender Equality Profile (CGEP) Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) is pleased to announce the publication of the Country Gender Equality Profile (CGEP) for Liberia. This project and report was commissioned by UN Women Liberia, the African Development Bank, the European Union, and the government of Sweden. Purpose of the CGEP The aim of the CGEP is to examine the state of … Read More
Job Opportunity: Technical Consultant (Liberia)
Job Opportunity: Technical Consultant (Liberia) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Technical Consultant. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human problems with … Read More
Job Opportunity: Research Intern (Paid Position)
Job Opportunity: Research Intern (Paid Position) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human problems … Read More
Our Quarterly Update is Here!
Our latest Quarterly Update is Out! Read our most recent Quarterly Update (QU3, 2021) to learn more about the work we have been developing during the last past months at Data-Pop Alliance. In it, we feature some projects, including: The UNESCO World Trends Report on Freedom of Expression and Media Development A Country Gender Equality Profile for Liberia An Analysis of Shock-Related … Read More
Job Opportunity: Copy-editors
Job Opportunity: Copy-editors Data-Pop Alliance is looking for two Copy-editors (English). We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human problems with data and … Read More
Job Opportunity: Communications and Design Intern (Paid Position)
Job Opportunity: Communications and Design Intern (Paid Position) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Communications and Design Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local … Read More
Job Opportunity: Operations Intern (Paid Position)
Job Opportunity: Operations Intern (Paid Position) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for an Operations Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human problems … Read More
Job Opportunity: Project and Research Officer (MENA region)
Job Opportunity: Project and Research Officer (MENA Region) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Project and Research Officer with skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis and evaluation. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world … Read More
Job Opportunity: Fundraising Intern (Paid Position)
Job Opportunity: Fundraising Intern (Paid Position) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Fundraising Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human problems … Read More
The Data Frontier Podcast Series: Understand the Power of Data
The new Data Frontier podcast series: Understanding the power of data During the last decade the importance of digital data has risen immensely due to its many applications and potential to be a tool for addressing the world’s most pressing issues ethically and efficiently. To understand this scenario and the different topics related to the newest uses of data in … Read More
Job Opportunity: Data Scientist – Computational Social Scientist (SSA / MENA region)
Job Opportunity: Data Scientist – Computational Social Scientist (Sub-Saharan Africa / MENA region) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Data Scientist- Computational Social Scientist with skills in data science and development policy analysis. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, … Read More
‘The Technology We Need’ Becomes an Official Generation Equality Forum Commitment
‘The Technology We Need’ Becomes an Official Generation Equality Forum Commitment The Technology We Need seeks to put women at the front of problem-solving at the local level around the world. A cohort of international organizations, of which Data-Pop Alliance is a proud member, is supporting this initiative which this month became an official Generation Equality Forum: Technology and Innovation … Read More
Job Opportunity: Programme Assistant
Job Opportunity: Programme Assistant Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) is currently recruiting a Programme Assistant. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human problems with … Read More
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern (Paid)
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern (Paid) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research and Content Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities … Read More
Job Opening: Research and Administrative Intern (Paid Position)
Job Opportunity: Research and Administrative Intern (Paid) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research and Administrative Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab, and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and … Read More
Job Opportunity: National Project and Research Consultants in Western Sahel countries – Short Term
Job Opportunity: National Project and Research Consultants (seeking candidates in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Nigeria) – Short term Data-Pop Alliance is looking for Human Development and/or DRG experts based in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Nigeria as National Project Consultants to join the project over the period of May 1, 2021 to June 15, 2021 … Read More
Our “Overview and Outlook 2020-2022” Report is Out!
Our “Overview and Outlook 2020-2022” report is Out! Download “Overview and Outlook 2021 – 2023” 2020 Overview Even for the most optimistic, any hopes that 2021 and the first half of 2022 would constitute a decisive upward inflection from recent and old trends should, by now, unfortunately have been put to rest. The past year has been generally more of … Read More
Asiste al Data Days Virtual 2021 (22-26 marzo)
Data Day(s) Virtual 2021 Desde su inicio en 2016, Data Day(s) ha sido un evento que reúne a expertos en la gestión y análisis de datos a gran escala para compartir de sus experiencias y conocimientos con otros. Cada año, la agenda del evento está conformada por pláticas y talleres donde se exploran temas relacionados a los datos y machine … Read More
Working at DPA – Interns Testimonies
Working at DPA – Interns Testimonies TEXT NOT FINAL At Data-Pop Alliance, we’re are committed to give opportunities to young people that can excel in the areas of data related research. That is why we have opened several vacancies for interns in Latinoamérica and the Middle East and North Africa region to be part of our intercultural team. Below you will read … Read More
Workshop: O uso de dados tradicionais e não-tradicionais no enfrentamento da violência contra as mulheres
Convite para o workshop: Políticas Públicas Inteligentes – O Uso de Dados no Enfrentamento da Violência contra as Mulheres A Data-Pop Alliance e a rede Unidas têm o prazer de extender o convite para o workshop Políticas Públicas Inteligentes: O Uso de Dados no Enfrentamento da Violência contra as Mulheres. Durante este espaço apresentaremos o projeto que estamos realizando em … Read More
Taller: Capacidades Multidimensionales de Registrar y Reportar Violencia Doméstica contra la Mujer
Invitación al taller “Capacidades Multidimensionales de Registrar y Reportar Violencia Doméstica contra la Mujer en Bogotá” Data-Pop Alliance y la red Unidas se complacen en extender la invitación del taller: Capacidades Multidimensionales de Registrar y Reportar Violencia Doméstica contra la Mujer. Durante este espacio presentaremos el proyecto que hemos estado realizando en Bogotá a lo largo de seis meses sobre … Read More
Read the Latest Quarterly Update Q4 2020
Our Latest Quarterly Update (Q4 2020) is Out! Click here to see more Datatoons by Manu. While 2020 was a historically challenging year for most, 2021 provides an opportunity to finally start resetting and rewiring our systems to build a better and fairer world. We are convinced that data can and must help address structural imbalances, injustices and excesses laid … Read More
Policy Paper: Using Data to Fight COVID-19 – And Build Back Better
Policy Paper: Using Data to Fight COVID-19 and Build Back Better Digital technology and data insights are essential to fight COVID-19, but they should be applied in ways that reflect and promote equity, efficiency, and sustainability. The COVID-19 pandemic has become an unprecedented global health crisis in 2020 – and it will remain a challenge for quite a while. Since … Read More
Featuring our Work on Domestic Violence in Mexico at the Paris Peace Forum
Featuring Our Work on Domestic Violence in Mexico at the Paris Peace Forum https://vimeo.com/483595387 The GIZ Data Lab and GIZ Mexico partnered our team at Data-Pop Alliance, the government and civil society to use various sources of traditional and non-traditional data in order to identify high-risk areas of domestic violence against women and girls in Mexico. The resulting map visualization … Read More
SuperDataScience Podcast: Changing the World With Data
Super Data Science Podcast: Changing the World With Data Director and Co-Founder of Data-Pop Alliance, Emmanuel Letouzé, was the guest on the 413th episode of the Super Data Science Podcast, titled “Changing the World With Data”. The podcast is hosted by Kirill Eremeko, a Data Science coach and lifestyle entrepreneur who has the goal of bringing the most inspiring Data … Read More
Paid Internship Opportunity: Research and Content Intern – MENA & SSA
Paid Internship Opportunity: Research and Content Intern – MENA & SSA Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research and Content Intern for the MENA and SSA region. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with … Read More
Paid Internship Opportunity: Research and Content Intern – Latin America
Job Opportunity: Research and Content Intern Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research and Content Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and … Read More
Paid Internship Opportunity: Data Analyst Intern
Paid Internship Opportunity: Data Analyst Intern Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Data Analyst Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing … Read More
Partnership Announcement: AECID
NUEVA ALIANZA Data-Pop Alliance se complace en anunciar su nueva alianza con la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID), la cual tiene el objetivo de apoyar la inclusión de fuentes de Big Data en proyectos de Desarrollo Sostenible por parte del sector público en Latinoamérica y el Caribe. El acuerdo, firmado en Septiembre 2020, tiene el objetivo de fomentar … Read More
Two New Partnerships Announcement
PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT Data-Pop Alliance is pleased to announce its partnership with GIZ Data Lab, signed in June 2020, as well as the partnership with the Unidas network, signed in August 2020. Both partnerships emerge from the need to understand more about the exacerbation of gender inequalities and domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the two projects seek … Read More
Our Latest Quarterly Update is Out!
Our Latest Quarterly Update is Out! Read our most recent Quarterly Update (QU3, 2020) to learn more about the work we have been developing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including: The COVID-19 socio-economic impact assessments we’re developing in four African countries: Liberia, Equatorial Guinea, Togo and South Sudan, The pilot risk model to map Violence against Women in Mexico, … Read More
Job opening: Graphic and Web Designer (closed)
Job Opening: Graphic and Web Designer (closed) Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), a global not-for-profit coalition created in 2013 by the MIT Connection Science, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), and Overseas Development Institute (ODI), is looking to hire a Graphic and Web Designer based in Mexico City, part or full time. Effective dates: 3 months initially (October – December 2020), half time or … Read More
Job opening: National Project Coordinator & Data Scientist (closed)
Job Opportunity: Jordan-Based National Project Coordinator & Data Scientist (closed) Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a part time or full-time (min. 60%) National Project Coordinator & Data Scientist consultant based in Amman, Jordan to collaborate on a joint project with UN-ESCWA. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab … Read More