Data Science Intern

Nithio is seeking a Data Science Intern to support their AI-driven climate finance platform. The role requires a strong quantitative background, Python experience, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Responsibilities include designing and implementing algorithmic models, collaborating on projects, and communicating results to stakeholders. The position is part-time (20-30 hours/week) from June 9 to August 29, 2025, and can be done remotely, with collaboration required in the GMT+2 time zone.
Who We Are

Nithio is an AI-driven platform for climate finance, transforming how credit risk is assessed to accelerate clean energy access. Through our investment vehicles, we lend capital to the decentralized energy sector, empowering companies to deliver reliable, clean energy to households.

We’re seeking passionate, talented team members to help reshape the future. Join us in building a world where clean energy is accessible to all and the planet thrives for generations to come.

Role Summary

As a Data Science Intern, you will have a strong quantitative background, experience with Python, and an entrepreneurial, inventive, experiment-driven mindset. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in geospatial analysis and relevant sector expertise (energy, credit assessments, etc.).

The Data Science Intern will report to our Data Scientist in GMT+2 time zone; the candidate will need to be able to be online & able to collaborate in this time zone.

Commitment: Part-time, 20-30 hours per week, 12-week term: June 9, 2025 - August 29, 2025

Primary Responsibilities
• Support the data team in designing, training, testing, and implementing algorithmic models core to Nithio’s products and services.
• Contribute to project and product success: Collaborate across the team to provide successful data science solutions for Nithio’s clients, including understanding business requirements and executing project deliverables.
• Make data science accessible: Document new processes/tasks and support other team members in understanding and adopting resulting workflows and outputs.
• Measure, learn, repeat: Track KPIs for machine learning models and products and identify approaches to improve performance, mitigate risks, and align on business goals.
• Effectively communicate complexity: Synthesize, visualize, and communicate results effectively to stakeholders through dashboards, plots, presentations, and reports.
Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Master’s program in a related field.
• Experience with Python (numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, etc.) and SQL; additional experience with R is a plus.
• Experience or exposure to applied quantitative methods and/or programming;
• Training and experience with applied statistics and quantitative modeling (e.g., regression, survival analysis, segmentation, experimentation, and machine learning).
• Familiarity with version control and software engineering fundamentals.
• Outstanding communication and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex and technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Excitement about owning projects and thinking in creative ways
• Demonstrated interest or experience in Africa or emerging markets preferred.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Please note that Nithio cannot sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have permanent work authorization.

Who You Are

You are a self-starter passionate about driving meaningful change in developing markets. You bring focus, energy, and a proven ability to achieve impactful results. Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, you excel at managing time, solving complex problems, and making sound decisions.

With strong interpersonal skills, you thrive in independent and team settings, effectively prioritizing competing tasks with attention to detail. You align with Nithio’s values: Collaboration, Commitment, Growth, Making a Difference, and Adaptability. Experience in Africa or emerging markets is a plus.

Company Details

Founded in 2018, Nithio is a remote-first, global company with teams in Nairobi, Lagos, and Washington, D.C.

Why Join Nithio?

You'll gain experience at the intersection of climate finance and technology, collaborate with a diverse, purpose-driven, global team, and contribute to projects with measurable social and environmental impact.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Nithio, we value the diversity of perspectives and backgrounds that our team brings, recognizing it as essential to achieving our mission of expanding energy and financial access. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, individuals with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with intersectional identities.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fair recruitment, training, compensation, and promotion practices, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, family status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.