Information Management Intern

Assist with information management tasks in Nouadhibou office.

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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

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Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote

No

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.
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