Information Management Intern
Assist with information management tasks in Nouadhibou office.
Overview
Assist with information management tasks in Nouadhibou office.
You have:
- Degree/certificate in information technology, information management, statistical data management, or another related field is required.
- First Required Language is English at B2 level
- Proficiency in French is also required.
- Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
Deadline for Applications
April 12, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
DFamily Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
InternshipTarget Start Date
2026-05-01Terms of Reference
The Information Management (Protection Unit) Intern is supervised by the Head of Field Unit and works closely with the entire Nouadhibou team. S/he also collaborates with the Information Management Officer and the Protection team in Nouakchott. S/he will support all activities related to information management within the Nouadhibou office, i.e., registration, RSD, community-based protection, or mixed movements. In addition, s/he will assist the Nouadhibou UNHCR team in the production of reports and any other supporting documents, in coordination with the Information Management team in Nouakchott.
Duties and responsibilities
• Participate in the production of dashboards, statistics, and visualizations to support decision-making and presentations. • Assist with the cleaning, harmonization, and quality control of data received from the field and partners. • Prepare monthly and weekly reports related to protection and assistance activities. • Support the design and administration of data collection tools (Kobo, online forms, etc.). • Assist with managing monitoring systems such as ProGres v4, RAIS, or other locally used platforms. • Contribute to service mapping and geolocation of services, flows, or interventions as needed. • Participate in training or technical support to partners and colleagues on information management good practices. • Ensure the archiving, organization, and secure storage of documents and files related to data management. • Provide occasional support for administrative tasks. • Perform any other related duties as required.
Desirable qualifications and skills
• First Required Language is English at B2 level • Proficiency in French is also required. • Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
• Degree/certificate in information technology, information management, statistical data management, or another related field is required.Standard Job Description
Required Languages
French,
English,
Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
Certifications
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Other information
This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote
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Potential interview questions
| Describe an experience where you contributed to data quality control. | This question assesses your experience with maintaining data integrity. | Provide a specific example of your involvement in data cleaning or validation processes. |
| How would you approach training partners on information management practices? | This question evaluates your understanding of training methodologies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools would you use for data collection and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you have supported team projects in the past. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to ensure data is presented clearly in reports? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe how you manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods would you use to clean and harmonize datasets? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is service mapping important in information management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |