FINANCE INTERN

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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

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

Scope of Work

1. Financial Data Analysis and Reporting (40%)
   1. Collect, organize, and analyze financial data related to project funding, operational expenses, and grants.
   2. Assist in creating monthly financial reports, analyzing key metrics, and supporting data-driven financial decision-making.
   3. Enter financial data into the accounting system.
2. Budgeting and Financial Planning (30%)
   1. Support the budgeting process by preparing budget templates, inputting data, and ensuring alignment with project deadlines.
   2. Organize and reconcile financial documents, such as receipts and invoices, bank statements with financial data.
   3. Support budget tracking by monitoring expenses and reporting variances.
   4. Contribute to the development of financial forecasts by gathering and analyzing historical financial data, market trends, and others.
3. Administrative Support (20%)
   1. Provide general administrative support to the Operations team, including document management, data entry, and filing of financial records.
   2. Assist in updating and maintaining financial policies, procedures, and process documentation as needed.
   3. Support scheduling and coordination of finance team meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting notes.
   4. Help compile documentation for audits and ensure filing systems are updated.
4. Other (10%)
   1. Participate in team meetings and project checks-in to align with the team's objectives.

Profile/Qualifications

• 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.

Remuneration

USD $500.00 / month

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.

Please note that only complete applications submitted in English will be considered. Due to the large volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Also, rename each document you’ll submit with your name, the position and the type of document you are submitting. Ie. FIRSTNAME LASTNAME_Position_CV and send them in PDF format.

Equal Opportunity

Data-Pop Alliance employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability. While remaining alert and sensitive to the issue of fair and equitable treatment for all, Data-Pop Alliance has a special concern with the participation and advancement of members of four designated groups that have traditionally been disadvantaged in employment: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.