Monitoring and Evaluation Intern

Internship

Overview

Support implementation and monitoring of migrant protection initiatives.

You have:

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree programme in development studies, Social Science, Law, Humanitarian Affairs or related field.
• Have less than two years of relevant working experience.
• Fluency in English and one of the local languages is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Kobo Collect tool and Visio is an advantage.
• Must be between 20 and 36 years old.

Contract

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Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience.

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:

a) have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities;

b) are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or

c) are sponsored by governmental/non governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor.

d) are either enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months.

e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.

Background Information

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree programme in development studies, Social Science, Law, Humanitarian Affairs or related field (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
• Be enrolled in an advanced tertiary education programme with relevant working experience in the position advertised
• Have graduated with a university degree or a tertiary diploma

Skills

• Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of other applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Kobo Collect tool and Visio is an advantage.

Languages

For this internship, fluency in English and one of the local languages is required.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by their university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend.

IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the internship. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Responsibilities

Supervision

• Working under the overall supervision of AVRR Programme Officer and direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant, the successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of the “Migrant Protection Return and Reintegration for Sub-Saharan Africa (MPRR-SSA)” with a special focus on strengthening the governance of migration, migration data management, and monitoring and evaluation

Learning Objectives

• Provide overall monitoring support to IOM Gambia in the day-to-day implementation of direct assistance, reintegration assistance and awareness raising activities under the Initiative.
• Provide support to the implementation of integration and /or reintegration assistance.
• Participate in the development of new monitoring and evaluation tools where appropriate, in close coordination with the country office's monitoring and evaluation and information management units.
• To support with the review the conditions of the business plan regarding the AVRR program and raise issues or discrepancies based on frequent monitoring activities.
• In coordination with thematic leads in the country (awareness raising, reintegration…), conduct field and monitoring visits to the beneficiaries' business sites, including communities where community development initiatives are taking place and assess the impact of reintegration support provided.
• To support with the documentation and filing of all beneficiaries in a database for reference and monitoring, including regular updates of beneficiaries’ information in the database.
• Support the preparation and timely submission of monthly monitoring reports.
• Provide general support for the assessment of qualitative and quantitative impact of grants and community projects.
• Support with data cleaning and the preparation of M&E reports, carefully considering disaggregated gender, age and vulnerability data of the beneficiaries.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned, in line with the learning objectives of the internship and under close supervision.

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