Intern

Position : Intern (Odia specking is must)

Location: Remote

Duration: 1 month with possibility of extension

Stipend: Nominal

About Us

Celebrating over sixteen years of innovative and collaborative work, Athena Infonomics has established itself as a data-driven global consultancy that leverages social science research, data science, and technology to provide user-centric, context-specific solutions and advice to decision makers. Our multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team of 95+ professionals spread across Asia, Africa, US and Europe exemplify extensive experience in designing and applying research methods to co-design and co-produce useful research that is inclusive and relevant.

Our team of data scientists apply agile programming and ICT tools in order to deliver responsive and practical data and digital solutions making for an innovative, technology-oriented business model that sets us apart in the international development space. The international business community is taking notice of this unique approach: in 2021 alone, Athena Infonomics was recognized on The Financial Times, Nikkei Asia, and Statista's High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021 and 2022 ranking, and was selected as one of The Economic Times and Statista's 2021, 2022 and 2023 India Growth Champions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support transcription and translation of qualitative interview/FGD recordings
• Assist in reviewing and cleaning quantitative data collected through digital survey tools, flagging inconsistencies or errors for the research team
• Support formatting and organisation of datasets in Excel (data sorting, basic cleaning, pivot tables, summary sheets)
• Assist in preparing presentations and summary decks in PowerPoint for internal updates or stakeholder sharing
• Draft and maintain documentation in Word, including meeting notes, field visit summaries, and tracker updates
• Support day-to-day coordination with field teams/enumerators - scheduling, follow-ups, and resolving field-level queries
• Maintain trackers for data collection progress, fieldwork status, and transcription/translation pipeline
• Support desk review and literature review tasks as required by the research team

Key requirements:

• Must be able to speak and understand Odia (essential)
• Ability to read and write Odia is preferred, though not mandatory
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word
• Comfort with digital data collection tools (e.g., SurveyCTO, Google Forms, Kobo) is a plus, though not mandatory
• Supporting transcription and translation of qualitative interviews/FGDs (Odia to English)
• Assisting with data review, cleaning, and quality checks on quantitative tool outputs
• Supporting coordination with field teams/enumerators as needed
• Basic documentation support (meeting notes, trackers, literature/desk review)

Athena's Work Culture

At Athena, we function in an outcomes-based work environment with flexible hours and a high level of autonomy. Professional development and thought leadership are key elements of our business model: we support our team members' professional growth through on-the-job training, and we encourage the cultivation of our colleagues' personal brands through participation in panels, events, publications, and other thought-leadership opportunities. We embrace a transparent, open work environment with meaningful leadership pathways for those with inventive ideas and initiatives.

Athena Infonomics is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Athena Infonomics is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Proficiency in the responsible and sophisticated use of AI is a mandatory requirement for all roles, across all levels and functions at Athena Infonomics.