Data Science Intern
About The Position
As a Data Science Intern with MSF-USA’s Workforce Intelligence & Strategy Unit, you’ll play an active role in transforming complex workforce data into clear, actionable insights that support evidence-based decision-making across the organization. You’ll work closely with analysts and data scientists to strengthen our reporting and visualization capabilities in Power BI, helping us better understand and plan for our workforce needs. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to the people who need it most. The organization cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries. MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our international project teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, most of them hired locally and working with their own communities. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. We also bear witness and speak out about the experiences of our colleagues and patients. MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s social mission.
Requirements
- Genuine commitment to the principles and work of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
- Demonstrated experience building and managing Power BI dashboards (data modeling, Power Query, DAX).
- Strong analytical and statistical foundation (e.g., regression, hypothesis testing, distributions).
- A passion for data visualization design and communicating insights effectively.
- Hands-on experience with Python and/or R for data wrangling and analysis.
- Excellent attention to detail and data integrity.
- Ability to work with complex, distributed, and sometimes unstructured data.
- Curiosity, enthusiasm for learning, and a passion for turning data into meaningful insights.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in HR analytics, workforce planning, or people analytics is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Designed and delivered at least one interactive Power BI dashboard that visualizes key workforce metrics and trends.
- Improved data reliability and consistency by identifying and resolving data quality issues across multiple sources (e.g., HRIS, recruitment, and survey data).
- Developed and documented data models and DAX measures to support automated reporting and self-service analytics.
- Produced clear visual and written summaries that connect data findings to actionable recommendations for People & Culture leadership.
- Streamlined or documented data transformation and refresh processes for recurring Power BI reports.
- Gained hands-on experience with data governance, visualization design, and applied workforce analytics in a complex, mission-driven environment.
Benefits
- $20 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
