Summer 2024 Data Analytics & Systems Intern(Unpaid)

Requisition ID: req46489

Job Title: Summer 2024 Data Analytics & Systems Intern(Unpaid)

Sector: Evaluation & Learning

Employment Category: Intern

Employment Type: Part-Time

Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

Location: New York, NY RAI USA

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK & RESPONSIBILITIES:  
The Data Architecture Intern will gain firsthand experience collecting, organizing and analyzing raw data into usable information for the IRC NYC office to interpret. The Data Architecture intern will work under the supervision of the Data and Quality Assurance Coordinator. The ideal candidate for this role is a problem-solver and self-starter who effectively collaborates with other teams to deliver user-centric insights. The selected intern will help define and shape solutions that scale, using multiple tools and techniques to uncover user insights. The supervisor will provide the intern with support and mentorship.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. The intern will gain knowledge of domestic refugee resettlement programs, processes, and how data is used to inform decision-making.
2. The intern will learn how to use multiple government and funder-mandated databases to gather and assess data pertaining to national and IRC refugee arrivals trends and resettlement outcomes.
3. The intern will strengthen data engineering skills to effectively communicate accurate, reliable and visually appealing data to various audiences (including leadership, field office staff, Finance, Communications & Advocacy)

4. The intern will gain firsthand experience in the development of systems to maximize operational effectiveness. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with managers to understand organizational and program objectives.
Develop processes to transform data into useful, actionable information.
Build systems (apps, automations, other digital tools) that improve staff efficiency.
Give data-based input to improve intake, referral, administrative, communication, and client screening processes. 
Provide data analysis to increase program scalability and impact.
Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies.
Participate in multidisciplinary brainstorms, working sessions, and other collaborative discussions.
Provide data analysis support responding to ad hoc report requests.
Assist in creating Excel reports and dashboards as needed.
Perform additional internship-related duties and responsibilities as requested

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems or related field.
0-1 years of full-time experience in computer science, data analytics, or related field.
Experience in data-gathering and analysis techniques.
Experience (or a willingness to learn) Microsoft systems including: Power Automate, Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Virtual Assistant.
Openness to learn organizational systems for data collection including ETO and IRIS.
Passionate about understanding and building processes to help people in serious need

The internship will run from June 17th to August 30th.

Please note that the internship is UNPAID.