Job Information
International Rescue Committee Measurement Intern in New York, New York
Requisition ID: req52290
Job Title: Measurement Intern
Sector: Research & Development
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: New York, NY HQ USA
Work Arrangement:Open to Remote
Job Description
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:
o Develop and update data collection tools in MS Forms and SurveyMonkey
o Review client responses and flag cases in need of follow-up
o Review and submit timesheets for enumerators
o Set-up check-ins with enumerators
o Support 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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