Intern, Data Learning, MLE at Evidence Action

1 month ago


Nairobi, Kenya Evidence Action Full time

Evidence Action scales proven interventions that improve the lives of millions. We only implement cost-effective programs whose efficacy is backed by substantial rigorous evidence. We identify innovative, appropriate financing mechanisms and build best-practice operational models.

Job purpose
The intern, Data Learning (DL), MLE directly supports the evidence-driven work that Evidence Action does. Concisely, the holder of this position will work primarily with the Associate, Data Learning (DL) to support the key departmental drive of translating analytical output into reports, visuals and dashboards customized for various audiences such as program staff, donors and management. He/She will also take part in reporting findings in various in-house meetings, both in-person and virtually.

Role Reports to: Senior, Associate, Data Learning (DL)
Duties and responsibilities

Create periodic high-quality written and visual reports and presentations for program teams and donor reporting.
The position holder will be primarily charged with supporting the reporting function for the Deworm the World Initiative.
Translate analytical output into useful insights for decision making.
Provide support during trainings and mentorships of MLE field teams, in preparation for the routine bi-monthly report disseminations with programs.
Explore new and innovative analytical and visualization tools and avenues to showcase MLE work.
Routinely attend meetings within MLE and across various programs as required.
Support in the writing of a quarterly MLE newsletter.
Identify innovative methods or tools for conducting MLE work & pilot these innovations.

Key performance Indicators

Timely report development and dissemination to the program.
Periodic delivery of analytical output in new areas/with new tools.
Fluency in the articulation of findings both orally and in written form through reports, visuals.

Requirements
Qualifications

Education: Bachelor Degree in Data analytics, Statistics, Data Journalism, Maths or Economics
Specialized knowledge: Working knowledge of at least one data and image visualization software – Tableau/PowerBI, Piktochart, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or GIMP.
Working knowledge of mapping software. Either ArcGIS, or QGIS.
Essential skills: Ability to work with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Experience in developing reports and presentations from data analysis output/ transforming data into insight.
We are looking for an exceptional report writer.
Abilities: Excellent report writing skills, ability to work with large amounts of information and see the ‘bigger picture’; critical thinking: ability to look at numbers, trends and data and come to new conclusions based on findings, excellent writing skills; creativity or passion for design.
Characteristics: Pro-active; Strong communication skills; Creative/Thinking out of the box, Eye for detail and love for data.
Must be confident when making presentations to a large audience and facilitating meetings.
Proven work experience in data analytics or data visualization.
Proven ability to work with tight timelines.



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