Survey Design and Analysis Intern (Unpaid)

Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Elizabeth
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

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 50 countries and more than 25 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: The International Rescue Committee(IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in more than 40 countries and over 20 U.S. cities, the IRC provides resettlement, education, and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people.SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:The Survey Design and Analysis Intern will support IRC's Elizabeth, New Jersey office in designing and administering exit surveys for clients. This is an intermediate-level internship designed for graduate students. The role will require data management skills, knowledge of survey administration, and a willingness to learn about the programs at IRC.The Survey Design and Analysis Intern will have the opportunity to develop and administer exit surveys that are accessible to marginalized communities. The survey will focus on clients exiting programs from the following teams: Intake and Screening, Refugee Cash Assistance, and Assistance for Families and Older Adults.This role is fully remote. This position is unpaid. It is 15 hours a week. An applicant needs work authorization in the USA to qualify. (CPT and OPT qualify.)RESPONSIBILITIES: Survey Design* Assist in modifying/designing exit surveysSurvey Administration* Assist in the electronic administration of surveys* Assist in administering surveys to clients via phone interviews (translation provided)Data Management* Data entry (of survey data)* Monitor data systemsData Analysis* Review survey data results* Present the data in a meaningful way for program managementLEARNING OBJECTIVES:1. Interns will learn and apply the foundations of data management, including data system maintenance, data entry, and data analysis2. Interns will apply their survey administration skills in a real-world setting3. Interns will develop an ability for self-guided work4. Interns will reflect on the role of data in international humanitarian relief5. Interns will learn the basics of data philosophy6. Interns will reflect on the role of ethics in data management
Minimum Qualifications:REQUIREMENTS:* Basic understanding of survey methodologies* Ability to review academic literature on survey administration* Understanding of foundational statistics necessary for survey analysis* Client-centered mindset* Intermediate Microsoft Excel abilities* Fluency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint* Self-guided and self-motivated* Willing to learn new software programs and data analysis tools* Access to reliable internet, a computer, and video call technology (laptops can be provided to an intern only while in the office)* Ability to download and install software to complete remote work* Ability to attend meetings via video call during Eastern Standard Time (NYC time)* Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts* Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policiesRECOMMENDED (NOT REQUIRED):* Experience with Microsoft Teams* Experience with Microsoft Power BI* Experience with data analysis* Additional languages - especially Haitian Creole, Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Swahili, Dari, or Pashto

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.

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