Reporting & Route-based Intern

Job Description

Responsibilities

Learning Objectives: 

1. DTM Methodologies and Data Collection Approaches

Objective: Develop a detailed understanding of the four methodological components of DTM data collection and how they are implemented in the field. Learn how data collection approaches impact the data that is collected and how that data should be analysed. 

1. Data Analysis and Reporting

Objective: Become proficient in preparing analysis and drafting reports on operational human mobility data for operational audiences implementing programs. Learn how to draft reports on migration flows for diverse audiences. Learn how to prepare advocacy data points for senior management and other audiences.

1. Country and Regional Response Context

Objective: Develop a detailed understanding of the humanitarian, and post crisis response in DTM countries and how data supports interventions. Develop a detailed understanding of mixed migration flows across regional routes

Key Results: To provide analytical support to the DTM Route Based Research team and operational reporting support to DTM Country and Regional offices.

Common to all interns in the AKO unit:

• Learning Objectives:

  1)  DTM Methodologies and Data Collection Approaches
  Objective: Develop a detailed understanding of the four methodological components of DTM data collection and how they are implemented in the field. Learn how data collection approaches impact the data that is collected and how that data should be analysed.

  2)    Data Analysis and Reporting
  Objective: Become proficient in preparing analysis and drafting reports on operational human mobility data for operational audiences implementing programs. Learn how to draft reports on migration flows for diverse audiences. Learn how to prepare advocacy data points for senior management and other audiences.

  3)    Country and Regional Response Context
  Objective: Develop a detailed understanding of the humanitarian, and post crisis response in DTM countries and how data supports interventions. Develop a detailed understanding of mixed migration flows across regional routes

• Key Results: To provide analytical support to the DTM Route Based Research team and operational reporting support to DTM Country and Regional offices.
• Common to all interns in the AKO unit:
  •    Provide support in analysis and interpretation of data, as tasked by the DTM AKO unit
  •    Facilitate the logistical organization of webinars in support of the DTM unit to ensure regular
  internal and external updates on human mobility and displacement;
  •    If necessary, in coordination with DTM Country Missions provide updates on human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding human mobility and displacement in the respective context;
  •    Assist the DTM Country Missions and teams in London in the production and quality control of
  documents;
  •    Coordinate with other units of the global DTM support team to ensure continuity of functional workflows;
  •    Provide administrative and logistical support to the London team when needed;
  •    Provide support in analysis and interpretation of data as well as in review of DTM documents requiring remote assistance to DTM Missions, at their request;
  •    Assist in the refinement of DTM’s data collection methodologies and questionnaires, identifying good practices and providing recommendations for improvement;
  •    Support technical training of other staff, including through the organization of dedicated webinars;
  •    Perform any other tasks as assigned.
   

• Facilitate the logistical organization ofwebinars in supportof the DTM unit to ensure regular

  internal and external updates on human mobility and displacement;

• If necessary, in coordination with DTM Country Missions provide updates on human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding human mobilityand displacement in the respective context;

• Assist the DTM Country Missions and teams in London in the production andquality control of

  documents;

• Coordinate with other units of the globalDTM support team to ensurecontinuity of functional workflows;

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the London teamwhen needed;

• Provide support in analysisand interpretation of data as well as in review of DTM documents requiring remote assistance to DTM Missions, at their request;

• Assist in the refinement of DTM’s datacollection methodologies and questionnaires, identifying good practices and providing recommendations for improvement;

• Support technical training of other staff, including throughthe organization of dedicated webinars;

• Perform any other tasksas assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in a field of study related to Economics/ Development Economics, Data Science, Political Science, Social Science, Development Studies, Public health, Epidemiology or other relevant disciplines with a significant quantitative component. Alternatively, a bachelor’s/undergraduate degree in the abovementioned fields with demonstrable relevant working experience.

Experience

• Required

• Fluency in Englishat a working professional level

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office365 (Excel, Wordand PowerPoint)

• Experience using data visualization and publication software such as the Adobe suite (Illustrator and InDesign)

• Experience drafting analytic outputs 

• Experience in quantitative researchmethods

• Advantageous

• Experience or demonstrable interest in one or more of the global thematic workstreams.

• Experience organizing webinars, training sessions and other events

• Experienceworking with R (programming language), including at least threeof the following

• Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS/QGIS

• Experience with other codinglanguages (e.g. Python)and relational databases (inc.SQL)

• Experience in qualitative research methods

Languages

For this internship, Englih is required

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by their university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend.

IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the internship. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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