Careers

Working for Amnesty International South Africa means becoming part of the world’s largest grassroots human rights organisation.

See our current vacancies below:

Data Scientist Intern

Application Deadline: 1 April 2025

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Reporting to: Senior Programme Officer

Duration: 6 – 12 months

Please send a submit a motivational letter and CV to the following address: alicia.jooste@amnesty.org.za with the subject line Data Scientist Intern. If you have not heard from us by 25 April 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Data Scientist Intern you will use your skills to assist the Senior Programme Officer to analyse and interpret data for our individual giving fundraising efforts. Your work will directly impact how we engage with our individual givers, improve acquisition and retention
rates and help enhance our fundraising strategies to ensure the sustainability and growth of the organisation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyse donor data, demographics and engagement levels to identify trends, opportunities and areas of improvement.
  • Predictive Modelling: Help develop and implement predictive models to forecast donor behaviour, including upgrading activities and retention rates.
  • Data cleaning and preparation: Prepare and clean datasets for analysis, ensure data
    quality and consistency.
  • Segmentation and Targeting: Work with the digital team to segment donors for targeted campaigns, improving communication and maximising fundraising efforts.
  • Data Visualisation: Create clear and compelling visualisations to communicate insights to the fundraising team.
  • Fundraising Activities: Assist the Senior Programme Officer with other individual giving activities, including but not limited to, creation of acquisition and digital marketing campaigns.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the digital team to apply data-driven insights to digital campaigns and donor engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Recently graduated with a degree in Data-Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or a related field.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Previous experience working with fundraising or donor data.
  • Experience with CRM tools like Salesforce, Engaging Networks or other fundraising platforms.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. Google Cloud, Microsoft 365) or database management.
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages.
  • Familiarity with data visualisation tools (Tableau, PowerBI etc..).
  • Experience with statistical analysis and machine learning techniques.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate complex data findings.
  • A passion for social justice and human rights.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Hands-on experience analysing data, patterns and trends in a non-profit context.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals in the fields of data science, marketing, fundraising and human rights.
  • Mentorship and professional development in data science, fundraising, marketing and human rights.
  • A chance to contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven organisation working to make a positive impact in the world.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organisation, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with Amnesty International’s principles (specifically independence and impartiality), or raise a
security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Job Description: Data Scientist Intern

about us

Amnesty International South Africa (AISA) is a national human rights entity that is part of a global human rights movement. Our mission in South Africa is to address pertinent national human rights issues through research, campaigning, mobilising, advocacy and human rights education; to empower people in South Africa to take action on issues that matter to them through Amnesty International’s global human rights movement; and to leverage South Africa’s influence regionally and globally to promote human rights domestically, bilaterally and internationally.

Amnesty International South Africa is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage previously disadvantaged individuals to apply.Â