Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 06, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Data Quality Intern
Kigali or Addis Ababa
About Laterite
Laterite is a data, research, and technical advisory firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We work with universities, global think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, and government ministries and agencies. We provide three types of services to clients:
Data: comprehensive data collection and data processing solutions;
Research: from the design of large-scale research projects through to analysis; and
Advisory: strategic and technical research
Laterite’s growing network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. Our teams bring together more than 55 full-time local and international staff, as well as 1,000 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization. 
Job Description & Key Responsibilities
At Laterite, we tend to work simultaneously on a variety of short-term to medium-term research projects. As a Data Quality Intern, based in our Kigali office or in Addis Ababa, you will be assigned to one such project that will provide you with hands-on experience and a chance for the practical application of the tools and techniques you acquired at the University.
You will support one (or more) of Laterite’s data collection, research, or program evaluation projects. This might include conducting or assisting with:
Survey coding using SurveyCTO
Monitoring incoming data for quality assurance
Cleaning data using STATA

Profile
Our ideal candidate is a recent graduate or a final year bachelor’s degree student.
Requirements:
• A completed or ongoing (final year) bachelor’s degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field
• Basic proficiency in Stata
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
In addition, we welcome:
• Experience working with at least one ODK-based platform (such as SurveyCTO, ODK, COMM Care) is an added advantage
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and drive to flourish in a fast-paced environment, where timelines can often be unpredictable
• Knowledge of R and/or Python

Additional information
This vacancy is not a full-time position at Laterite, but as an intern, you will receive a monthly stipend.
The internship will be for an initial 3-month period that could be extended to 6 months’ dependent upon performance and Laterite’s needs. The successful candidate will start in June 2021.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Please upload your CV and your cover letter via our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/210764216050546 

After submitting your application, you will be invited to complete a 30-minute quantitative assessment for which no special preparation is needed. Successful candidates will be contacted with information regarding the next steps.

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