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Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Finance 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 with data and AI; mobilizing capacities, communities, and ideas towards more data-literate societies; and transforming the systems and processes that underpin our societies and countries. 

DPA has partnered with and received funding from organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank, UNDP, FAO, UN ESCWA, GIZ (German development agency), the Vodafone Institute, Oxfam México and other key international stakeholders to develop projects in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the Middle-East and North Africa (MENA), and Asia. To learn more about DPA, please consult our website and our “Overview and Outlook 2022-2024” report.

DPA’s projects are managed and carried out by a core team of about 30 people, including Directors, Managers, Officers, Data Scientists, Research Assistants, and Interns.

Dates: 3 months, full-time. 

Location: Remote 

Scope of Work

Reporting to the Strategic Planning Director and working closely with the Operations officer, the Finance Intern will provide support through the following key responsibilities:

4. Participate in team meetings and project checks-in to align with the team’s objectives.

Profile/Qualifications

Qualified candidates are:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of nonprofit financial management and/or interest in data-driven financial analysis is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, Quickbooks, Google Drive, or other data organization tools.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and interpret data accurately.
• Excellent analytical skills with an interest in financial analysis and budgeting.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and identify trends or discrepancies in data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance staff.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different areas.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility and time management.
• Interest in nonprofit work and data for social impact is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with integrity.

Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines. They should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.

Remuneration: $500 USD (monthly) 

Recruitment Process

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a CV, and portafolio or reel with two academic or work references to jobs@datapopalliance.org with the subject line “R2024009_Finance Intern” by December 9, 6:00 pm EST. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is strongly encouraged.