National Monitoring and Evaluation / Information Management Intern, IOM Moldova

Job Info

• Contract Type: Internship (2-6 months)
• Initial Contract Duration: 6 Months
• Vacancy Type: Internship
• Recruiting Type: Intern
• Grade: UG
• Posting Period: 21/01/2025 - 04/02/2025
• Locations Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
• Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

Learning Objectives
Under the overall supervision of the Program Support Unit Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation/Information Management (M&E/IM) Officer, the successful candidate will contribute to a broad range of M&E and IM activities within the mission. Their primary focus will be supporting emergency projects, including Enhancing Moldova's Protection Capacity and the Ukraine response. 

Responsibilities

         Responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Support the design and update of relevant information products, including situation reports, annual reports, info sheets and other materials as required.

• Support all data collection exercises which include data collection in the field and through online/phone call.  

• Support preparation of M&E tools/surveys, data cleaning and analysis. 

• Support to create visual data elements such as graphs, maps and dashboards. 

• Support the implementation of the Knowledge Management activities, including updating and managing the Moldova Data Hub SharePoint site, and liaising with various units to ensure all content is continuously up to date. 

• Assist in developing and delivering training and workshops to enhance M&E and IM skills. 

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 
  
  Training Components and Learning Elements:
• Opportunity to put his/her academic learning into practice, especially to gain practical experiences in the field of humanitarian work, social work, data analytics, M&E, project implementation & management.
• The Intern will gain experience in data analysis and visualization, enhancing their ability to communicate complex information effectively.
• The Intern will acquire skills in SharePoint site, content organization, and site customization.
• The Intern can also access online training courses at the disposal of all IOM staff.
• The Intern will have the opportunity to interact with IOM staff within Headquarters and IOM Missions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION 

Enrolled or recently completed Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Math, or Data science, Information Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution. 

EXPERIENCE 

Having experience in data collection, analysis and research is an advantage.

Having experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is an advantage. 

Having knowledge of and previous experience designing and implementing research tools such as surveys is an advantage. 

Having knowledge of mobile data collection through electronic surveys is an advantage 

Having knowledge of and previous experience working with data analysis programs such as SPSS, Stata, NVIVO and PowerBi is an advantage. 

SKILLS 

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multicultural environment. 

Willingness to learn new tools and technologies 

Excellent writing and communication skills 

Strong analytical and research skills 

Strong organizational and time management skills 

Willingness to travel inside Moldova 
 

Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. 

Required:

For this position, working knowledge of English, and fluency in Romanian and Russian are required (oral and written).

Desirable:

Working knowledge of Ukrainian is an advantage

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants to IOM internships must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: 
a) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first accredited university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or 
b) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second accredited university degree or equivalent, or higher); or 
c) Have graduated with an accredited university degree (as defined in (a) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation. 

All applicants must be between 20 and 36 years of age. 

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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  

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

1. This post is subject to local selection. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are engaged by IOM. As mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination. You are required to provide, before your internship commences, proof of valid medical insurance coverage at the duty station covering the full period of the internship. 
3. 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.
4. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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