Data cleaning and preparation intern

Job title:  Data cleaning and preparation intern

Department: Data & AI

Reports to: Africa Regional Manager in Côte d’Ivoire / Chief Data Officer in Paris

Location: Côte d’Ivoire

Contract: Internship of 6 months

Starting date: ASAP

PUR Description

PUR is a global, impact-focused B-Corp specializing in the development of environmental restoration projects, known as 'nature-based solutions' (NbS). Since 2008, we have been helping the world’s largest organizations meet their ESG targets, reduce their environmental footprint, and regenerate the ecosystems they depend on across complex supply chains. Having developed over 45 projects in more than 30 countries, PUR is recognized as both a pioneer and leader in a sector that is now at the forefront of global efforts to address the ongoing climate and biodiversity crisis.

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to fostering and operationalizing insetting strategies—interventions by companies within their own value chains designed to reduce GHG emissions while creating positive impacts for communities, landscapes, and ecosystems. By championing this insetting approach, we aim to create a holistic range of benefits that extend beyond ecological restoration, encompassing social and economic dimensions through enhanced agricultural yields and resilience to climate change-induced stresses, among others.

One of the distinctive features of our work is our ability to tailor projects to the specific needs of different regions and communities. By recognizing the unique characteristics of each ecosystem and the cultural context of the communities involved, we ensure our initiatives are contextually relevant and have a meaningful and sustainable impact. All our projects are developed in close collaboration with local actors, including cooperatives, NGOs, governments, and corporations. Today, we employ 200 staff across 16 countries with key offices in Paris (HQ) and Toronto.

About the role

We are looking for a Data Intern to join our team for a 6-month internship (with the possibility of extension). This position is based in Côte d’Ivoire and will support our data team in preparing and analyzing datasets related to carbon project certification and environmental impact monitoring.

You will work closely with experienced data professionals and contribute to improving the quality, reliability, and usability of data used in carbon project reporting, sampling, and modeling. This internship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data preparation, environmental data analysis, and data visualization within an international team operating across four continents.

Your responsibilities will be, but not limited to :

• Assist with data cleaning, validation, and preparation for carbon certification processes.

• Support the team in organizing and structuring datasets used for environmental monitoring and project reporting.

• Contribute to data sampling and exploratory analysis.

• Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.

• Collaborate with team members across different regions and time zones.

• Document data processes and your own tasks in our Project Management tools.

We are looking for someone with :

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field (mid to late stage of the program) ;

• Working knowledge of SQL and experience using it in academic or personal projects ;;

• Basic experience with data analysis, data cleaning, or data visualization tools ;

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail ;

• Curiosity and strong willingness to learn in a fast-growing field ;

• Openness to mentorship and taking assignments from more experienced team members, even if they’re not your direct manager ;

• Advanced English, as the data team operates globally across four continents. Key for the ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Python, R, or data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

• Interest with past projects in climate, environmental data, or carbon markets

At PUR, we strive to build inclusive teams and an equitable workplace where our employees feel respected, supported, and empowered. As a global company operating across six continents, we recognize that diversity in the workplace is essential to achieving our mission. 

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other aspect that makes them unique.

PUR is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment.  If you require accommodation or consideration throughout the interview process, let us know, and we will do our best to support you.