About InterAction
InterAction is the largest coalition of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) focused on the world's poor and most vulnerable people. Collectively, InterAction's nearly 200 members work in every developing country. Members meet people halfway in expanding opportunities and supporting gender equality in education, health care, agriculture, small business and other areas.
About NGO Aid Map
NGO Aid Map is an InterAction initiative focused on collecting information on NGOs' work at the project level and making it accessible to donors, NGOs, businesses, governments and the public through an online, interactive mapping tool. The site, which focuses on the work of InterAction members, aims to: increase transparency, facilitate partnerships, improve coordination and help NGOs and other actors make more informed decisions about where to direct their resources. To date, InterAction has launched three sub-sites, focused on Haiti, food security and agriculture globally, and the Horn of Africa. We've collected information from more than 100 organizations on more than 3,600 projects in over 80 countries, and ultimately plan to gather information on our members' work in every sector, in every country.
Internship
The primary responsibility of the open data intern will be to assist the mapping team with maintaining and improving data quality and standards for NGO Aid Map. We are planning a significant expansion, and are looking for a smart, motivated individual to help us expand without compromising quality. The internship is a great way of learning about the work of international development and humanitarian NGOs, and getting an inside look at conversations about transparency within the NGO community.
Specific duties include:
- Reviewing data submitted by InterAction members for completeness and adherence to the initiative's data standards
- Working with InterAction members to ensure their data is up to date and to improve how their work is represented on the site
- Conducting periodic reviews of the quality of the data on the site
- Writing items for our monthly mapping newsletter
- Assisting with research on InterAction members' information systems, to determine what information is collected and how it is managed
The intern will also have an opportunity to attend InterAction and other related, outside events.
Qualifications
- Completed a Bachelors Degree
- Interest in transparency, accountability and open data a must; interest in international development or humanitarian relief desired
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with little supervision (we're looking for someone who can think for themselves and take initiative)
- Ability to work as an active team member
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Duration
We are looking for someone who is willing to commit to an internship from January – May 2013. Interns are expected to work approximately 20 hours a week. The internship is unpaid, but there is a small transportation stipend.
