The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Please note: this is an unpaid internship. Job Overview:
The IRC’s Resettlement, Asylum, & Integration (RAI) department works to create opportunities for refugees and other vulnerable migrants to survive and thrive in the U.S. and Europe through a diverse portfolio of programs aimed at five core outcomes: Health, Safety, Economic Wellbeing, Education and Power. As part of its strategy, the IRC is focused on becoming an outcome-driven, evidence-based organization with a commitment to data-driven programming. The Measurement Intern will work to support the Research, Analysis, and Learning Unit’s measurement team. In this role, the intern will work on current and ongoing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) initiatives and support IRC’s Outcomes & Evidence Framework across the RAI network. She/he will work directly under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director for Measurement & Data Analysis.
Major Responsibilities:
-Support administration and implementation of measurement data collection tools across RAI network:
oDevelop and update data collection tools in MS Forms and SurveyMonkey
oReview client responses and flag cases in need of follow-up
oReview and submit timesheets for enumerators
oSet-up check-ins with enumerators
oSupport distribution of gift cards to participants
-Assist with data management and cleaning, as well as quality control and data analysis
-Contribute to developing and maintaining M&E-related training resources, newsletters, and announcements
-Update and maintain team intranet
-Provide support for meetings, communities of practice, and trainings
-Monitor shared inbox and respond to inquiries in a timely manner
-Update and maintain distribution lists as needed
-Other related duties as assigned
Learning Outcomes:
-Learn skills for operationalizing M&E in a nonprofit program management context
-Enhance skills in data collection, data cleaning, and knowledge management
-Strengthen knowledge management, communication, and program administration skills
-Develop an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in designing effective M&E systems
Internship Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree preferred
-Experience and/or coursework in knowledge/data management
-Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects with minimal supervision
-Excellent, demonstrated skills in Microsoft Excel, PPT/Canva, and Word
-Excellent written and communication skills and attention to detail
-Commitment to GEDI (Gender, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) principles
-Experience with Airtable highly desirable
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Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.