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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
Located in IOM’s Dakar Regional Office, under direct supervision of the Regional DTM Officer and over all supervision of the RTS Data and Research, the successful candidate will integrate the Regional Office’s Regional Data Hub (RDH). This unit is dedicated to providing data and analysis expertise and guidance for implementing the IOM Strategic Plan. The RDH strengthens the regional evidence base on migration by providing technical support and capacity development to IOM offices, regional bodies, member states and other stakeholders on migration and displacement data; and supporting the uptake of knowledge and evidence to inform policies and programmes. Activities and objectives of the RDH are in line with the priorities of delivering data for action, insight and foresight.
This position will be based within the RDH team in Dakar, Senegal and will be focused on supporting the quality control structures for DTM analytic outputs in the region.
Supervision
- Under the lead of the Regional DTM officer and the Regional Data Hub (RDH) Learning Objectives
- Under the lead of the Regional DTM officer and the Regional Data Hub (RDH), contribute to the production, analysis, writing, editing and publication of timely and accurate DTM reports, factsheets, and dashboards with the set deadlines and unit plans.
- Assist in the production, review and interpretation of data in DTM information products, including datasets, maps, profiles, analysis, dashboards, reports, etc., through the established quality assurance process to facilitate the timely and accurate dissemination of information to partners.
- Provide support in analysis and interpretation of data as well as in review of DTM documents requiring remote assistance to DTM Missions, as needed.
- Support data management and new initiatives, including drafting new assessment forms, data collection tools, operational activities, or reporting initiatives and timelines
- Contribute to the development of product design and templates for visualizing DTM data, including graphics for both specialized and non-specialized audiences can easily understand.
- In coordination with the RDH colleagues, HQ and/or country missions, provide updates on human mobility trends, changes and any other significant observations surrounding human mobility and displacement in the respective context.
- Contribute to data quality control throughout the information management cycle to ensure alignment with DTM standards and IOM Data Protection Principles.
- Assist the DTM Country Missions in the production and quality control of documents, coordinating with global and regional DTM support teams on final output.
- Conduct literature/desk reviews and stay abreast of migration-related data products covering the region to validate and contextualize DTM’s findings.
- Coordinate with global and regional DTM support team to ensure continuity of functional workflows;
- Provide administrative and logistical support when needed
- Perform any other tasks as assigned. Training Components and Learning Elements
- Hands-on experience in DTM report production, data analysis, visualization, and quality assurance aligned with IOM standards.
Gained skills in remote mission support, tool development, and contextual research on human mobility trends.
Collaborated with regional and global teams, enhancing workflows, data protection compliance, and information dissemination. Education Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in a field of study related to Economics / Development Economics, Data Science, Political Science, Social Science, Development Studies, Public health, Epidemiology or other relevant disciplines with a significant quantitative component. Alternatively, a bachelor’s/undergraduate degree in the abovementioned fields with demonstrable relevant working experience. Experience xxx Add in details xxx Skills - Fluency in English and French at a working professional level
- Hands-on experience in DTM report production, data analysis, visualization, and quality assurance aligned with IOM standards.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Experience drafting analytic outputs