Are you passionate about using data to drive impact? Do you aspire to contribute to real-world projects that influence decisions at a global scale? This internship might be the launchpad you need.
A leading global child-focused organization is seeking a Data Engineer Intern to join its dynamic team based in Nairobi, Kenya. This is more than just an internship—it’s an opportunity to gain firsthand experience in data engineering and business intelligence while working alongside skilled professionals in a collaborative environment.
About the Team
The Data Engineering and Business Intelligence (BI) team plays a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. By building and maintaining robust data pipelines, interactive dashboards, and insightful reporting tools, the team supports strategic and operational functions throughout the organization. The team collaborates closely with various internal stakeholders including IT, Information Security, Product Managers, and Project Teams to ensure accurate and accessible data solutions.
Role Purpose
The Data Engineer Intern will support the data team by contributing to projects that involve data pipeline development, reporting, and BI tools under the guidance of senior engineers. This internship offers a rich learning environment designed to equip the intern with practical experience in modern data technologies and tools. The intern will also gain insight into how data is utilized to create meaningful impact across multiple countries and programs.
Key Responsibilities
As a Data Engineer Intern, you will:
- Support BI Development
Assist in building and testing data pipelines and reports with supervision from senior engineers. - Learn and Apply Tools
Gain practical experience with Microsoft BI tools, including Fabric, Power BI, and SQL Server. - Data Quality Support
Help monitor data quality, troubleshoot issues, and support cleansing processes as needed. - Documentation
Contribute to documentation of workflows, data definitions, and processes. - Stakeholder Support
Assist in gathering basic user requirements and maintain communication with internal data users. - Team Collaboration
Participate in regular team meetings, contribute to discussions, and share updates on your progress. - Skill Development
Demonstrate initiative in learning about data engineering tools, methodologies, and best practices.
Key Relationships
You will engage with a variety of internal teams beyond your immediate team and manager:
- Global IT Team
- BI & Integrations Team
- PMO Team
- Product Development Managers
- Information Security Team
- Project Delivery Teams (TD Project Teams)
Core Competencies and Behaviours
The internship is designed to help you grow across multiple competency areas. These include:
Learning
- Competency: Willingness to learn (Level: Developing)
- Indicator: Actively seeks learning opportunities and applies new knowledge.
Thinking
- Competency: Applying Technical and Professional Skills (Level: Developing)
- Indicator: Uses newly learned technical skills to solve practical problems under guidance.
- Competency: Planning and Organizing (Level: Accomplished)
- Indicator: Manages tasks and priorities in alignment with team and organizational goals.
Engaging
- Competency: Working Effectively with Others (Level: Developing)
- Indicator: Collaborates and contributes to team discussions and activities.
- Competency: Communicating with Impact (Level: Developing)
- Indicator: Engages effectively in conversations and presents ideas clearly.
Experience and Skills
Essential Skills
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI
- Understanding of database concepts and data utilization
- Familiarity with writing basic SQL queries (e.g., SELECT, WHERE, JOIN)
- A strong interest in data analytics or data engineering
- Eagerness to learn new tools, methods, and technologies
- Solid communication and problem-solving abilities
Desirable Skills
- Exposure to scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
- Coursework or academic projects involving data visualization, databases, or cloud computing
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services like Data Factory or Synapse, or any other cloud platform
Education and Qualifications
- Essential:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
Internship Details
- Job Title: Data Engineer Intern (NTH)
- Location: CO – Nairobi, Kenya
- Job Category: Programme Operations
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
- Posting Date: 06 May 2025
- Application Deadline: 06 May 2025, 12:55 PM
- Job ID: 12307
Why This Internship?
- Contribute to a global organization that prioritizes children’s well-being and operates across continents.
- Receive mentorship and hands-on training from a high-performing BI team.
- Gain real-world exposure to Microsoft BI and cloud platforms.
- Lay a strong foundation for a career in data analytics, data science, or data engineering.
How to Apply
This opportunity is ideal for passionate individuals looking to kickstart a data-oriented career in a globally recognized NGO. If you’re eager to learn, collaborate, and make a difference through data, don’t miss out.
