Data Management and Reporting Intern

Amref Health Africa, founded in 1957, is the largest African-based international health development organization. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref implements programmes across 35 African countries , reaching more than 40 million people , with a strong operational presence in Africa and advocacy and fundraising offices in Europe and North America.

Guided by its vision of lasting health change in Africa , Amref’s mission is to catalyze community-led, people-centered health systems and address the social determinants of health . Amref believes sustainable health transformation is driven from within communities and works to strengthen health systems while empowering communities to demand and access quality, affordable healthcare.

JOB PURPOSE

The Data Management & Reporting Intern will support the organization’s data processes, ensuring all required data is available for analytics and reporting. The role also involves maintaining data quality assurance (DQA) processes, supporting data visualization needs, and contributing to the improvement of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems.

Responsibilities

Support the process of fetching, sorting, ordering, and organizing data as required for both regular and ad hoc reports.; Participate in discussions with users to gather data visualization requirements, ensuring clear communication and tracking of specific assignments.; Monitor progress until visualization tasks are completed and thoroughly tested for accuracy and usability.; Assist in testing data matches and logic for new or updated dashboard solutions, ensuring that the data presented aligns with the organization’s reporting needs and standards.; Conduct and execute DQA validation checks inbuilt in AIMS and Qlik systems, ensuring that data is accurate and reliable for reporting.; Update the DQA issue log biweekly, providing key insights and follow-up actions for Corporate MEL focal points.; Track DQA performance regularly through Qlik, identifying country-specific design and monitoring gaps.; Present these gaps in MEL meetings to ensure timely action and program improvement.; Support the documentation of areas for improvement within DQA workflows and visualizations to enhance user experience and streamline processes.; Actively participate in Routine Data Quality Audits (RDQA) in collaboration with various implementing offices, supporting data validation and the integrity of monitoring processes.

Requirements

A minimum of a Diploma in Statistics, Data Analytics, IT, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related fields. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.; At least 1 year of experience in a similar/related field.; Ability to engage effectively with country office focal persons, fostering teamwork and open dialogue to achieve common goals.; Demonstrate strong facilitation skills that promote inclusive participation.; Capable of working independently, exhibiting self-motivation and a proactive attitude toward assigned tasks.; Upholds high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior in all interactions and responsibilities.