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About Laterite
Laterite is a data, research and analytics firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex development challenges. We provide high-quality research services and software solutions for social impact, focusing on five sectors: education, public health, agriculture, youth & livelihoods and urbanization & migration. Based in East Africa, we offer tested data collection systems, an expert research and analytics team and a thorough understanding of the local context. This unique combination enables us to carry out full-cycle research projects, from design to data collection and analysis.
We work with universities, think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, foundations, and government ministries and agencies.
Our network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone and Peru. The team brings together more than 90 full time local and international staff, as well as 1,500 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization.
You can find out more about Laterite on our website at: www.laterite.com
Job Description & Key Responsibilities
This internship position is affiliated with Laterite’s analytics team. You will work on the development and implementation of AI-driven models and software solutions for social impact. Projects will include building and integrating knowledge graphs using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), implementing generative data augmentation using large language model (LLM) pipelines, and data scraping for constructing models in Google Earth Engine. Additionally, you will develop AI models for automated quantitative and qualitative data analysis to enhance decision-making processes in socio-economic development.
A key part of Laterite’s work involves working with large datasets, including survey and geospatial data. You will use this data to build predictive models and integrate them with AI technologies to improve the precision and effectiveness of our research outputs. You will also work on client-focused, innovative data-driven solutions in the field of development.
A non-exhaustive list of potential projects you might work on includes:
This is a challenging position that will provide you with hands-on experience in various types of data (administrative, geospatial, survey, etc.), coding, research, and product development. You will work alongside our senior research and management teams, who will offer guidance and mentorship throughout. It is a very practical application of the tools and techniques you have learned in your development, econometrics, statistics, and/or data science classes.
The position will help you put your curriculum into context, give you ideas for your thesis, and hopefully also some thoughts on professional opportunities after you finish your studies.
Specifically, we would like to draw on your expertise to:
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Our ideal candidates are master students or recent graduates that are entrepreneurial, creative, passionate about international development and social impact, structured in their thinking and demonstrating strong analytical and quantitative skills. They will be able to effectively solve problems and adapt to changing situations.
Requirements:
In addition, we welcome:
Additional information
This opportunity is offered as a paid internship.
Dates are flexible and can be decided between Laterite and successful applicants. We expect the interns to work with us for 2 to 6 months.
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