Data Intern - India Data Insights
Mode: Hybrid (2 days in office and 3 days WFH)
Tenure: Minimum 3 months
Location: Delhi/Bangalore
About Sattva
We Partner to deliver social impact at scale
Sattva Consulting is an Indian-origin, Global impact consulting firm and since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, businesses and government to deliver societal impact at scale.
We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our research & advisory services, knowledge platforms and collaborative initiatives. Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in
Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe Data Intern will support our research, analysis, and product development efforts by working with public and proprietary datasets to generate insights that inform strategic decisions in the development and social impact sector. Key responsibilities include:
Data Collection & PreparationComfortable with Data wrangling, Data manipulation and Data cleaning as per the analytical plan using data analytical tools.
Source, clean, validate, and manage datasets from secondary data sources like UDISE+, ASER, Ministries,World Bank, GOI portals and other public domain data relevant to development indicators.
Support the creation of standardized data pipelines for recurring datasets, ensuring reliability and consistency in data ingestion and structuring.
Work with team members to identify data quality issues and develop approaches to reconcile inconsistencies or gaps.
Conduct descriptive and inferential analysis to surface trends, patterns, and anomalies across domains such as health, education, livelihoods, and sustainability.
Support the generation of analytical insights and evidence to inform philanthropic and CSR programs, nonprofit strategies, and ecosystem-level studies.
Collaborate with domain experts to interpret findings and shape data-driven narratives.
Design and build interactive dashboards or update existing interactive dashboards, infographics, and data visualizations using tools like Tableau or custom visual scripts in Python/R.
Create compelling visual stories that make complex data accessible and meaningful for diverse audiences, including funders, practitioners, and policymakers.
Contribute to the development of data-backed reports, policy briefs, and presentations, working closely with communication and strategy teams.
Apply analytical tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Python, R, and Tableau to perform data wrangling, statistical analysis, and visualization.
Learn and apply best practices in data documentation, version control, and data ethics/privacy.
Stay updated with emerging tools and techniques in data science relevant to social impact work.
Why Sattva?
It's not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody’s business.
Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and the solutions you design
Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment
Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow, and deliver the best you can
How to Prepare?
This is your opportunity to showcase not only your qualifications but also your
unique personality and passion for making a meaningful impact. Approach your application with intentionality, ensuring that each word reflects your commitment to excellence and aligns seamlessly with the values of Sattva.
FAQs on the Hiring Process
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Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.
At Sattva, we also provide additional support for limitations related to physical or
mental disabilities. If you need reasonable additional support to apply for a position or participate in the interview process, please write to us at [email protected]
We cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment for all our employees and reinforce diversity in our workplace. All applications regardless of race, religion, caste, color, place of origin, gender, sexuality, disability and age will be welcome and will be fairly evaluated as per the requirements of the role.
