Data Management Intern

The Maa Trust is a non-profit organization based in community-owned conservancies in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. We work to increase the benefits of wildlife and conservation to Maasai families so that they appreciate, and contribute to the protection of, wild animals on their land, and we aim to unite communities by involving them in conservation at a management level.

Job Title: Intern Data Management
Location: The Maa Trust Headquarters
Reports To: Head of Design Quality and Impact
Duration: Six months (June-November 2025)

Job Purpose:

The Data Management Intern will support the DQI Department in strengthening The Maa Trust’s data systems, ensuring quality data collection, entry, cleaning, storage, analysis, and visualization aligned with The Maa Trust mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities. The incumbent will collaborate with the internal teams, including programs, to address key community challenges in the Maasai Mara landscape, and assure quality of programme implementation, and achieve evidence-based outcomes and impact. The position will be based at The Maa Trust’s HQ in the Maasai Mara, Narok County.

Key roles and responsibilities:

1. Data Collection & Management

• Assist in updating data collection tools and templates (e.g., Excel-based trackers, KoboToolbox).
• Support field data collection (surveys, FGDs, KIIs) using digital tools (e.g., KoBoToolbox).
• Clean, code, validate, and enter data into databases (Excel, or SQL) and uploading data collected from field teams into TMT’s central databases.
• Organize and archive physical and digital data records of MEAL for easy retrieval and reference.

2. Analysis & Visualization

• Assist in analyzing quantitative/qualitative data using Excel, Power BI, or Stata.
• Create dashboards and infographics to visualize program impact for reports using PowerBI and Microsoft SQL.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of dashboards and data visualization tools for internal reporting.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual and donor reports through data aggregation and basic

3. System Improvement

• Identify and troubleshoot data quality issues.
• Support routine and ad hoc data quality checks and verification processes.
• Propose improvements to data storage and management processes.
• Participate in DMEAL team trainings on data tools and best practices.
• Provide logistical and documentation support during training, learning sessions, and field data collection exercises.
• Ensure data security and confidentiality protocols are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of DQI.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Social Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Should be recent graduates within the last two years
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level required); knowledge of data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, SPSS, Stata, R) is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO, ODK, or KoboToolbox.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Kiswahili and Maa is a plus.
• Passion for community development, conservation, and social impact work.
• Experience with GIS mapping (ArGIS, QGIS) or SQL databases.
• Data-savvy, detail-oriented individual seeking practical experience in data management for social impact and conservation programs.