About Us
Alsama was founded in 2020 as a response to the needs of 40 teenagers in Lebanon who were determined to escape child marriage and forced labour. They longed for an education in a place where no schools were open to them. The co-founders – from Syria, Britain and Germany, along with our ‘fifth’ co-founder – the students themselves – opened their first education centre in a refugee camp in Beirut. Alsama was born.
In just four years, one centre became four, serving 880 young refugees and displaced teenagers. Ninety percent of Alsama’s students, aged 12 to 18, arrive illiterate and innumerate. In under six months, that figure drops to zero. From Arabic to Art, English to Employability Skills, Maths to Competitive Sports, our students study a holistic programme that they themselves co-created.
Today, our programme has won international awards, and Alsama has become a disruptor in refugee education, with a transformative model that takes students from illiteracy to university readiness in just six years.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Volunteer Data Analyst to support the cleaning and structuring of large volumes of Excel/CSV data for our G12++ programme. This work will directly feed into our psychometric reporting, strengthening our ability to assess and improve the impact of our educational programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Structure, clean, and organise large datasets in Excel/CSV format.
- Prepare data for psychometric analysis and reporting.
- Work with the team to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
- Provide recommendations to improve ongoing data management processes.
Requirements
- Proven experience in data cleaning, structuring, or related data analysis tasks.
- Strong skills in RStudio or SAS software (essential).
- Familiarity with handling large datasets.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Commitment
- Initial period: 2 weeks at 4 days/week.
- Extension possibility: Additional 4 weeks at 1–2 days/week.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to contribute to our flagship G12++ programme, supporting refugee students on their journey to higher education.
- Flexible, remote volunteering arrangements.
- A chance to strengthen your portfolio with applied data analysis in a humanitarian/education context.
- The ability to work with one of the world’s leading thinkers on education psychometrics in Dr. Julie Miles
How to apply
Please send your CV and a short expression of interest to [email protected] with the subject line: Volunteer Data Analyst Application – G12++. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.