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Assist in data management and information collection for UNHCR.

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Overview

Assist in data management and information collection for UNHCR.

You have:

  • Ongoing studies or diploma in Information Technology, Demography, Statistics, GIS, Information Management, or similar.
  • Knowledge of Arabic, French and English.
  • Recent graduate or current student in a relevant degree program from an accredited university.
  • Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a relevant field.

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

InternshipTarget Start Date

2024-08-01Deadline for Applications

September 18, 2024Terms of Reference

Background information/Organizational Context The Data Management Assistant assists in the production, collection and dissemination of information on UNHCR population of concern, including but not limited to Protection and Programme/Field information, based on standards and systems developed at Office of Special Envoy level. The incumbent compiles data on populations of concern and on programmatic activities of UNHCR partners. S/he also supports the Team in monitoring population movement in the Mixed movement context.

The intern for data and information management reports to the Information Management Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities • Assist in compiling and aggregating information elements required to produce standardized information products and implement data/information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data and assist in producing summary statistics. • Assist in the collection of relevant information data from UNHCR offices and other partners in coordination with the Team in the Office. • Assist the OSE IM team in developing and implementing data collection plans and instruments (i.e. population figures in mixed movement context in the AoR of the OSE Office) for baseline and context-specific information needs. • Support and leverage geographic data for map production and use in geographic information systems (GIS). • Assist in developing and maintaining data sets for population figures within the established systems. • Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum qualifications required • On-going studies or diploma in one of the following areas: Information Technology, Demography, Statistics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Information Management, Information Systems, or similar. • Knowledge of Arabic, French and English

Eligibility In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Recent graduate (those persons who completed their studies within one year of applying) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO; and • Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of the Organization.

Allowance

Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party will receive an allowance to partially help to cover the cost of food, local transportation and living expenses.Standard Job Description

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This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you successfully collected and analyzed data? This question assesses your practical experience in data management. Share specific examples of your data collection methods and the outcomes.
How do you ensure accuracy when compiling information? The interviewer wants to understand your attention to detail. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain a time when you had to work with a team to achieve a goal. What was your contribution? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or software do you use for data analysis? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple data projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unhcr.org