Intern Data Analyst, Data Insights at Save the Children

Role purpose

The core purpose of this internship is to provide surge support to Country Offices as part of Save the Children’s PRIME data fix initiative. Interns will be assigned to high-volume countries that cannot clear their indicator data issues independently within a reasonable timeframe to support them making indicator corrections on the PRIME system.

This internship offers hands-on experience working within a global development organisation, with direct exposure to results-based management systems, data quality processes, and cross-cultural stakeholder engagement.

• Job Title: Intern Data Analyst, Data Insights
• Reports To: Head of Data Insights
• Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available
• Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: SCI Careers
• Required Time Zone: Europe, WCA, ESA, Asia, LAC, MENAEE
• Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
• Right to Work: The successful candidate must have the right to work in the country where the role is based, for the duration of employment. 
• Language Requirements: English
• Remit: Global

Principal Accountabilities

Working under the direction of a coordinator and guided by our global MEAL team, interns will carry out the following key responsibilities:

• Engage directly with Country Offices to gather the correct indicator information needed to resolve data issues.
• Make agreed indicator corrections directly in PRIME, following a clear step-by-step guide.
• Record each fix in a shared tracker to enable real-time progress monitoring across all assigned countries.
• Flag anything unclear or outside scope to the coordinator, who owns escalation.
• Support data quality by driving increased and accurate data entry in project logframes, helping to ensure results feed correctly into the strategic dashboards used by leaders at every level of the organisation.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Detail-oriented, organised, and reliable, with strong attention to accuracy when working with data systems.
• Able to work independently, make informed decisions within defined guidelines, and seek support or escalate matters when appropriate
• Quick to learn; able to follow step-by-step guides and pick up new systems with minimal handholding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with a diverse range of teams and stakeholders across cultures and time zones.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with collaborative tools such as SharePoint is desirable.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability; able to identify discrepancies and surface issues clearly.
• Experience in data analysis roles, possibly through previous internships or university projects which reflect experience in a structured environment working on complex tasks.
• Ability to work within a global team environment, demonstrating a commitment to organisational values, ethical conduct, and collaborative achievement across diverse teams and perspectives.

Education and Qualifications 

Essential

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as International Development, Business Administration, Data Management, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in English is essential. Proficiency in French and/or Spanish would be advantageous, as additional language capabilities will help support collaboration across the regions in scope
• Based in a country where SCI has an established programme presence, with the ability to support regional stakeholders and collaborate across multiple time zones as required