Data Monitoring & Evaluation Intern
Assist in monitoring and evaluating projects for refugees.
Overview
Assist in monitoring and evaluating projects for refugees.
You have:
- MUST WORK IN OFFICE. BASED IN UTAH PREFERRED, NO FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR RELOCATION.
- University or Masters’ Level coursework in Data Analysis, Program Design, M&E, or similar topics.
- Experience coordinating or managing projects with multiple teams or team members.
- Experience developing data collection tools, both qualitative and quantitative.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills; ability to work with a variety of data management systems.
- Experience with Salesforce and PowerBI preferred.
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
The Data & Evaluation department exists to increase impact for refugees and New Americans in Utah by designing outcome-driven projects and programs, monitoring and evaluating those programs against intended and unintended outcomes, and using what we learn to improve interventions and to advocate for program funding and clients’ interests.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:
The Monitoring & Evaluation Intern will play a central role in the IRC SLC’s research and data tracking initiatives. They will assist with implementation of IRC SLC’s annual Client Experience Survey, assist program managers design and implement data tracking systems for new projects, assist in data analysis/review, and help ensure that data is collected and communicated accurately and effectively to various stakeholders.
COMMITMENT:
• 15-20 hours per week for 3 months with the possibility of extending longer
o First Cohort: August 19th – December 6th
o Second Cohort: September 9th – December 20th
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate with MEL Manager to implement annual Client Experience Survey and Client Influence Strategy, incorporating client feedback on the services we provide 30%
• Assist MEL Coordinator in data quality reviews, data cleaning, and report analysis. 20%
• Design program-specific guides for Data Review Meetings, where program managers and other relevant staff come together to discuss progress toward targets, trends, and strategies for overcoming barriers to success. 20%
• Ensure program data dashboards, research findings, and client feedback are communicated to internal and external audiences in a clear, compelling, and compassionate manner. 10%
• Assist program managers and coordinators in developing data tracking systems for new initiatives or new reporting requirements. 10%
• Collaborate with program teams to develop and pilot qualitative and quantitative client feedback collection tools. 10%
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. The intern will deepen understanding of M&E design and use in a non-profit humanitarian setting.
2. The intern will gain professional experience related to data review, visualization, analysis and data for decision-making.
3. The intern will gain professional experience coordinating projects across teams.
4. The intern will learn to design and implement data collection tools to improve program impact.
5. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the practical aspects of data collection in a non-profit humanitarian setting.
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:
• MUST WORK IN OFFICE. BASED IN UTAH PREFERRED, NO FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR RELOCATION.
• University or Masters’ Level coursework in Data Analysis, Program Design, M&E, or similar topics.
• Experience coordinating or managing projects with multiple teams or team members.
• Experience developing data collection tools, both qualitative and quantitative
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; ability to work with a variety of data management systems.
• Experience with Salesforce and PowerBI preferred.
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to collect and analyze data for a project? | This question assesses your experience in data analysis and your analytical thinking skills. | Provide a specific example that highlights your skills in data collection and analytics. |
| What strategies would you use to ensure effective communication of data findings to different stakeholders? | This question evaluates your communication skills and ability to present data clearly. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working in a team to achieve a project goal. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach the development of data collection tools? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in data management and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |