Data and Research Intern
Deadline: November 20th, 2024 | Full Time
Based in Nairobi 🇰🇪, Lagos 🇳🇬, or Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Why this role Is a big opportunity for you
This internship offers a unique, hands-on learning experience within the dynamic environment and network of Briter Bridges. As part of our team, you’ll work on databases that will be used for projects with high-calibre clients, including government bodies, venture capital funds, and corporate players. You’ll gain direct exposure to emerging market ecosystems, with access to industry insights, events, and a broad network of influential stakeholders. For a young professional, this is a chance to build your expertise, deepen your understanding of data and business intelligence, and make meaningful contributions to projects shaping socio-economic development in Africa and beyond.
The candidate we are after will:
be highly proficient in written 🖊️ and spoken 🎤 English. Knowledge of other languages (French, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili, Spanish) is a plus;
be skilled in MS Office and Google Suite, particularly Excel and Google Sheets 🧮, and familiar with data software. Ability to create engaging presentations on PowerPoint or Google Slides is a plus;
pay close attention to detail;
be disciplined and organised, with an eagerness to learn;
have a strong interest in technology 📱, investment 💹, and business opportunities 💼 across Africa and emerging markets 🌍;
be familiar with industry jargon, including terms related to startups, investment, and core sectors;
be digitally competent 💻, including the ability and willingness to learn new software through online tutorials.
Good-to-haves:
Familiarity with key data and research tools;
Currently pursuing or holding a Bachelor’s degree 🎓 in a relevant field or relevant working experience in the target industry;
Some experience (1+ years) in roles such as data analysis, consulting, or operations within a startup or similar setting;
Personal projects, such as blogs, channels, or previous startup experience;
Working knowledge of additional languages (French, Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, or Swahili);
Understanding of basic data science, data cleaning, and visualisation fundamentals;
A passion for continuous learning through platforms like Coursera, TED, Udemy, and others.
The candidate’s tasks will include:
Researching, collecting, cleaning, and analysing business and investment data;
Reporting to the research team, including the Data Lead, Data Manager, and Directors;
Curating and maintaining information on Briter’s flagship platform, Intelligence;
Processing large datasets with accuracy and attention to detail;
Creating visual content such as infographics, reports, presentations, and newsletters;
Assisting with the maintenance and updates of Briter’s analytics platform;
Supporting the team during calls or in-person meetings and assisting with note-taking.
What’s in it for the candidate:
Full-Time internship with flexible hours and working location options;
Opportunity to fast-track connections with high-profile stakeholders in emerging markets, including governments, venture capital funds, and corporates;
Membership at leading co-working spaces for a productive work environment;
Option for part-time remote work, with at least 2 days of in-person collaboration;
Potential to join the team as Briter expands regionally, based on performance.
To Apply
Please send 1) your CV or visual presentation, and 2) a short note explaining why you’re the ideal candidate for this role and why you’re interested in working with Briter Bridges. Use Briter’s Data and Research Intern Application as the email subject.
About Briter
Briter is on a mission to build the go-to point of reference for emerging markets’ data. More and clearer data have the potential to boost business, creativity, and investment activity, and Briter has been relentlessly working alongside several public and private stakeholders to create an accessible portal to knowledge about underserved markets. Briter began as a digital publication in late 2018 and quickly converted into a data-driven research firm focused on analysing business environments across underserved markets. Over the past 5 years, Briter has released the largest collection of visualisations focused on technology ecosystems across Africa, South Asia and MENA and its research has grown to become a point of reference for major corporates, international organisations, governmental institutions, and investors. Our work is regularly featured in major media outlets such as TechCrunch, Forbes, Quartz, CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg, and several major regional magazines. We are now looking to expand our team and add a Data Analyst to the family to support our research by providing background data collection and operational support. The candidate will report directly to the Insights Lead and Director of Research and will be working alongside other Data and Research Analysts.