Overview

This internship offers an opportunity to contribute to the Strategy Team by shaping and sharing strategies, client success stories, and the impact of microfinance efforts. The role is crucial in expanding the reach of microfinance and enhancing communications.

Tasks Summary

• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the Strategy Realization team to design dashboards that support VisionFund’s management in making informed decisions.
• Provide support to the impact, strategy realization, and IT teams on integrating impact and operational data to drive operational improvements in the MFIs.
• Perform rigorous checks to improve the accuracy and reliability of Micro Finance Institutions’ survey data.
• Investigate the latest trends, evidence, and best practices in financial inclusion from leading industry bodies, regulators, and investors.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in conducting thorough and effective online research to support work and insights.
• Demonstrated commitment to and alignment with the goals, mission, and vision of World Vision, embodying its values in all aspects of work.

Qualification Requirements

• Current student or recent graduate from a graduate programme (within 2 years).
• Appropriate Fields of Study/Majors: Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, International Development, or other Social Sciences majors.

Other Details

Languages Required:

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: Three-month opportunity

Work Modality: Remote within the US

Remuneration: • Monthly stipend of $800 for US-based interns