CCCM Information Management Intern at International Organization for Migration

Position Title: CCCM Information Management Intern

Duty Station: Home based

Classification: Intern

Type of Appointment: Internship, three months

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Organizational Context and Scope:

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 173-member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. As an important function of its mandate, IOM is the Cluster Lead Agency for Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) for natural disaster-induced displacement situations under the 2005 IASC Humanitarian Reform. In line with the commitments to the global Call to Action on Protection Against Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies, and in accordance with the IASC Guidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action (2015), IOM has been working to improve GBV prevention and risk mitigation in Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) operations worldwide.

Timely and accurate information is integral to successful coordination of humanitarian action in a camp setting. The ability to collect, collate, analyze, disseminate and act on data pertaining to the protection and welfare situation of camp residents is fundamental to an effective intervention. The Information Management Intern’s (IM Intern) role is to support IOM’s CCCM team in providing knowledge management, information management and analysis capacity at the global level and country-level, with a particular focus on the identification, prevention and mitigation of GBV risks.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Work with the CCCM Cluster IMO to support country-level data collection, analysis and visualization.
2. Support the production of infographics illustrating the activities, role and achievements on CCCM globally.
3. Support improvements to the design, processes and tooling for Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms in CCCM.
4. Knowledge management on the CCCM related web platforms.
5. Support the rollout and use of the Camp Management Standards.
6. Support analysis of the women in displacement toolkit.
7. Contribute to regular reporting on IOM’s global CCCM activities.
8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• University degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Media or Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

Experience

• Proven ability to visualize complex information.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate data collection exercises.
• Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.
• Strong ability to analyse statistical information.
• Ability to compile and holistically analyse diverse datasets;
• Understanding of knowledge management best practices.

Technical:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and design software (Figma, Adobe Creative, Suite or equivalent) required.
• Familiarity with statistical software (Python, R, Stata, or equivalent); data visualization software (PowerBI, Tableau, or equivalent); data collection tools (Kobo or equivalent); and GIS software (QGIS, Arc GIS or equivalent) an advantage.

Languages:

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge in French and/or Spanish or other UN Official language is an advantage.

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

Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link: iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Eligibility and Selection:

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:

a) Have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities;

b) Are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or

c) Are sponsored by governmental/non-governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor;

d) are either students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis, or recently graduated, who have less than two years of relevant working experience;

e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.

f) This internship programme will be supporting the Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. As this will be a teleworking opportunity and will be required to overlap with the duty station, please consider the time difference in the duty station prior to applying.

g) Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs.

Other:

The appointment 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, and security clearances.

No late applications will be accepted.