Intern, Information Management

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (“the Federation”) is the world’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network with 191 member National Societies.  As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

Job Purpose

Information Management intern role is to support the IM team in the IFRC MENA Regional Delegation with development, maintenance and update of information management products. The IM intern will be working closely the IM team to support National Societies to collect, analyse and create layouts to support data collection and analysis at both regional- and country-levels, in close coordination and alignment of tools of regional IM officer.

The intern will gain technical experience in information management, developing and enhancing their skills and learn new ones of acquiring, analysing and protecting data. In addition, the intern will gain experience within the RCRC movement and the humanitarian field.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Support the IM team in data collection and analysis for emergency operations as well as different projects.

Design mobile data collection surveys, and questionnaires and help with the analysis.

Support the regional IM in data cleaning and provide graphical analysis where needed.

Support the regional IM to develop information management products geographic information and spatial analysis products and visuals (preferably using Excel, GIS, Power BI, Adobe Illustrator, or other tools) for all those who require them in a timely and useful visual format.

Help the regional IM to create infographics, dashboards, and other data visualization products filling needs and requirements.

Support the regional IM to develop and translate technical training in information management to National Societies staff and volunteers to strengthen NSs Information management systems, structures, and capacity.

Any other reasonable tasks as stipulated by the line manager.

Education

Bachelor’s degree relevant to the position - Required

Experience

• Strong background in data and information management and informatics -Required
• Strong computer literacy skills with advanced skills in MS Excel -Required
• Previous experience in graphic design and data visualization with the ability to translate complex digital information into clear and attractive graphic representations -Preferred
• Previous exposure to GIS tools and ability to produce maps to visualize geographic information and spatial analysis -Preferred
• Previous experience with mobile data collection tools (Kobo and ODK)-Preferred
• Experience within the humanitarian field, preferred in disaster response and project management  -Preferred
• 1 (+) years of experience within the RCRC Movement -Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Languages

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills  -Required
• Strong attention to detail in both listening and visualization design-Required
• Strong knowledge of data visualization (Tableau, Power BI, GIS tools) -Required
• Good interpersonal skills helping in coordinating with various stakeholders - Preferred
• Good Analytical skills -Preferred
• Ability to take initiative to create new processes from scratch and act to fill identified gaps -Preferred
• Good domain of information technology is an advantage -Preferred

LANGUAGES

• Fluently spoken and written Arabic -Required
• Fluently spoken and written English -Required
• Good command of another IFRC official language (i.e., French) -Required

Competencies, Values, and Comments

• VALUES: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability
• CORE COMPETENCIES: Communication; Collaboration and Teamwork; Pro-activity; National Societies and Customer Relations; Creativity and Innovation; Building Trust
• FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: Building Alliances; Empowering Others

IFRC ensures equal employment opportunities!