Data Analyst Intern

Summary

Join Nithio's growing Analytics team as a Data Analyst Intern! This part-time, 12-week internship (June 9 - August 29, 2025) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an AI-driven platform for climate finance. You will work with diverse data sets, develop analytical products, research cutting-edge methods, and support the development of machine learning applications. The ideal candidate possesses a strong quantitative background, experience with statistical packages, and an entrepreneurial mindset. This internship provides valuable experience at the intersection of climate finance and technology, allowing you to collaborate with a diverse, global team and contribute to projects with measurable social and environmental impact.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Master’s program in a related field
• Training in statistical methods, econometrics, machine learning, and/or geospatial analysis
• Intermediate statistical software skills (ideally R) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience cleaning, combining, and storing multiple sources of data in an organized manner
• Strong research skills, including literature reviews
• Eye for crafting clean, creative, and effective data visualizations
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• All applicants must have permanent work authorization

Responsibilities

• Contribute as part of Nithio’s growing Analytics team to integrate, analyze, and model diverse types of data—including household surveys, payment histories, product pricing, and consumer receivables—to expand, deepen, and refine the Nithio underwriting tool
• Help prepare analytical products, including presentations, briefings, and other materials
• Research and review cutting-edge methods in data science and geospatial analytics, and energy sector applications
• Support the development of product offerings and capabilities such as machine learning applications, dashboards, and underwriting tools and packages

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial modeling or risk analysis
• Demonstrated interest or experience in Africa or emerging markets
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach
• Experience in Africa or emerging markets

Benefits

• Gain experience at the intersection of climate finance and technology
• Collaborate with a diverse, purpose-driven, global team
• Contribute to projects with measurable social and environmental impact