Monitoring & Evaluation Intern

International Rescue Committee
United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Dec 19, 2024
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. The Data & Evaluation department exists to increase impact for refugees and New Americans in Utah by designing outcome-driven projects and programs, monitoring and evaluating those programs against intended and unintended outcomes, and using what we learn to improve interventions and to advocate for program funding and clients' interests. SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: The Monitoring & Evaluation Intern will play a central role in the IRC SLC's research and data tracking initiatives. They will assist with implementation of IRC SLC's annual Client Experience Survey, assist program managers design and implement data tracking systems for new projects, assist in data analysis/review, and help ensure that data is collected and communicated accurately and effectively to various stakeholders. COMMITMENT: 15-20 hours per week for 3 months with the possibility of extending longer January 13th - April 25th RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate with MEL Manager to implement annual Client Experience Survey and Client Influence Strategy, incorporating client feedback on the services we provide 30% Assist MEL Coordinator in data quality reviews, data cleaning, and report analysis. 20% Design program-specific guides for Data Review Meetings, where program managers and other relevant staff come together to discuss progress toward targets, trends, and strategies for overcoming barriers to success. 20% Ensure program data dashboards, research findings, and client feedback are communicated to internal and external audiences in a clear, compelling, and compassionate manner. 10% Assist program managers and coordinators in developing data tracking systems for new initiatives or new reporting requirements. 10% Collaborate with program teams to develop and pilot qualitative and quantitative client feedback collection tools. 10% LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The intern will deepen understanding of M&E design and use in a non-profit humanitarian setting. The intern will gain professional experience related to data review, visualization, analysis and data for decision-making. The intern will gain professional experience coordinating projects across teams. The intern will learn to design and implement data collection tools to improve program impact. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the practical aspects of data collection in a non-profit humanitarian setting. Minimum Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS: University or Masters' Level coursework in Data Analysis, Program Design, M&E, or similar topics. Experience coordinating or managing projects with multiple teams or team members. Experience developing data collection tools, both qualitative and quantitative Strong written communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills; ability to work with a variety of data management systems. Experience with Salesforce and PowerBI preferred. This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available. Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.