Kickstart your career in data and sustainability in a global non-profit organization
Are you motivated by working with data, systems, and technology — and eager to apply your academic experience to meaningful, real-world challenges that support sustainability?
Join Preferred by Nature, an international non-profit organization working to promote sustainable land use, responsible supply chains, and climate-friendly business practices worldwide.
As our Business & Intelligence (BUI) Intern, you will support internal data systems, reporting tools, and technical processes that enable our global operations. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data management, basic data engineering, and business intelligence within a mission-driven organization.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
1. Support Data Management & Systems
Clean, validate, and maintain datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Assist in creating and updating Excel files and structured data records.
Support mapping and alignment of data fields across systems.
2. Assist with Databases & Technical Tasks
Write basic SQL queries and support database structure design.
Help define tables, columns, data types, and relationships.
Work with relational databases (RDBMS) and data structures.
3. Contribute to Reporting & Analytics
Support development of Power BI dashboards and reports.
Assist with simple data processing using Python.
Help test and validate API data using tools such as Postman or Python.
4. Documentation & Cross-Team Support
Prepare clear and structured technical documentation.
Collaborate with colleagues across teams to support data-related needs.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
Practical experience with data management, business intelligence, and database systems.
Exposure to real-world data workflows in an international organization.
Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, Power BI, and APIs.
Insight into how data supports sustainability services and global operations.
Mentorship, structured feedback, and professional development opportunities.
EDUCATION & BACKGROUND
Final-year bachelor’s or recent graduate in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Informatics, or a related field.
Strong interest in data, systems, and analytics.
Basic knowledge of:
SQL
Python
Relational databases (RDBMS)
Familiarity with:
Excel
Power BI
APIs / JSON (basic understanding)
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and spoken English.
INTERNSHIP SPECIFICS
Duration: 6 months
Location: Indonesia, mainly remote
Hours: 20 hours per week
Mentorship: Dedicated supervisor and structured feedback throughout the internship
A collaborative, international, and mission-driven work environment
HOW TO APPLY
Apply with your CV and a short motivation statement.
Apply below by 4th September 2026.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Skills Required
- Final-year bachelor's student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Informatics, or a related field
- Strong interest in data, systems, and analytics
- Basic knowledge of SQL
- Basic knowledge of Python
- Basic knowledge of relational databases (RDBMS)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with Power BI
- Basic understanding of APIs and JSON
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
What We Do
Preferred by Nature is an international non-profit organisation supporting better land management and business practices that benefit people, nature and climate. Its work combines sustainability certification services, projects, awareness-raising and capacity building, with a focus on forestry, agriculture and travel-related supply chains. Operating across six continents with nearly 400 staff and consultants, it conducts more than 5,000 audits annually for organizations worldwide.
