Impact Data Analytics Intern

VisionFund, the microfinance arm of World Vision, provides financial products and services to underserved communities to help end intergenerational poverty. The Impact & Strategy Analytics Intern will support impact measurement, data analysis, dashboard development, systems integration, data validation, and financial inclusion sector research.

What you'll do:

• Measure Client Outcomes through Surveys: Support the end-to-end implementation of surveys measuring the impact of VisionFund’s financial products, including enhancing existing dashboards, analysing quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable insights, and ensuring timely feedback loops to relevant stakeholders
• Benchmark Performance with Industry Standards: Conduct comparative analysis between externally available data in the financial inclusion sector and impact-operational data from internal databases to identify areas of over- and underperformance
• Monitor Strategy Realization: Collaborate with the Strategy Realization team to design dashboards that support VisionFund’s management in making informed decisions
• Support Systems Integration: Provide support to the impact, strategy realization, and IT teams on integrating impact and operational data to drive operational improvements in the MFIs
• Ensure Data Quality Through Validation : Perform rigorous checks to improve the accuracy and reliability of Micro Finance Institutions’ survey data
• Stay Ahead with Sector Research : Investigate the latest trends, evidence, and best practices in financial inclusion from leading industry bodies, regulators, and investors

What they're looking for:

• Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel, and Power BI, or similar data analytics software, will set you apart
• Strong abilities in creating impactful charts and presentations that effectively tell a story from data will give you a competitive edge
• You have experience in conducting thorough and effective online research to support your work and insights
• You are passionate about using your God-given communication talents and are keen to widen your hands-on experience in the poverty and microfinance sector
• You have a demonstrated commitment to and alignment with the goals, mission, and vision of World Vision, embodying its values in all aspects of your work
• You must be physically located in one of the following states where WVI is registered as an employer: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington
• Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, International Development, or other Social Sciences majors
• Hours: Full-time and part-time (30-40 hours/week)
• At least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 student visa holder with valid work authorization) and possess a valid U.S. Social Security Number
• Able to commit to at least 30 hours per week for the entire internship period: 25 January – 23 April 2027
• Current student or recent graduate from a graduate programme (within 2 years)

Benefits:

• Remote within the US
• All US-based interns receive a monthly stipend of $800
• Weekly Professional Development Sessions
• Gaining valuable hands-on experience
• Connections with a diverse nationwide intern cohort and colleagues