Intern, Evaluations – Strategic Planning and Communications

Job Posting Organization:
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, established to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote humanitarian activities by its member National Societies. With a network of 191-member National Societies, IFRC aims to prevent and alleviate human suffering, contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace globally. The organization operates under fundamental principles including humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. IFRC is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has five regional offices across Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas, along with country cluster delegations and country delegations worldwide. The organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims, including harassment and abuse, and adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. The Evaluation function is part of the Executive Office within the People and Strategy Division, focusing on strengthening organizational accountability and learning through the coordination of the IFRC Evaluation Framework and annual evaluation plan.

Job Overview:
The Intern, Evaluations – Strategic Planning and Communications plays a crucial role in supporting the global Evaluation Unit across various IFRC offices and National Societies. This internship combines evaluation support with data management, evidence synthesis, digital innovation, knowledge management, and strategic communication. The intern will assist in organizing and analyzing evaluation information, maintaining portfolio data and knowledge systems, and preparing accessible products that promote the use of evaluation evidence throughout the IFRC network. Under the supervision of the Coordinator, Evaluations, the intern will contribute to desk reviews, data quality checks, dashboards, evidence synthesis, dissemination, and communication products. The role also involves testing and documenting digital and AI-enabled approaches, ensuring compliance with IFRC policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern's duties include supporting desk reviews and organizing background documents, evaluation reports, and other evidence. They will assist with evaluation planning and coordination materials, including trackers and dissemination plans. The intern will maintain and update evaluation databases, ensuring data quality and compliance with standards. They will support the development of dashboards using tools like Tableau and Power BI, prepare visual summaries, and assist in testing digital workflows. Additionally, the intern will help curate the IFRC Evaluation Bank, draft reports and communication products, and support webinars and global dissemination events. They will also contribute to team planning and continuous improvement, and undertake other evaluation-related tasks as agreed with the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant fields such as evaluation, public policy, international development, social sciences, statistics, data science, communications, information management, or humanitarian studies. Relevant coursework in monitoring and evaluation, research methods, data analysis, data visualization, knowledge management, and digital communications is also required. Demonstrated experience through academic work, internships, volunteering, or employment in research, monitoring and evaluation, data management, or communications is essential. Candidates should have experience organizing and analyzing information using Microsoft Excel or similar tools, and preparing concise written summaries and reports. Preferred qualifications include experience with digital tools like Tableau, Power BI, and exposure to humanitarian action or nonprofit organizations.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes being currently enrolled in or having recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in fields related to evaluation, public policy, international development, social sciences, statistics, data science, communications, information management, or humanitarian studies. Relevant coursework in monitoring and evaluation, research methods, data analysis, data visualization, knowledge management, and digital communications is highly valued.

Experience:
The position requires demonstrated experience through academic work, internships, volunteering, or employment in relevant areas such as research, monitoring and evaluation, data management, knowledge management, or communications. Candidates should have experience in organizing, cleaning, and analyzing information using tools like Microsoft Excel, as well as preparing concise written summaries and reports. Preferred experience includes familiarity with digital tools for data analysis and knowledge management, as well as exposure to humanitarian action or nonprofit organizations.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory for this position. A working knowledge of Hindi and/or another IFRC official language such as French, Spanish, or Arabic is preferred, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively within the organization and its diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The internship is based in New Delhi and is likely to be a full-time position. The role may involve working collaboratively in a multicultural environment and handling sensitive information with discretion. The IFRC values respect for diversity, integrity, professionalism, and accountability, and seeks candidates who embody these values. The organization emphasizes the importance of communication, collaboration, and creativity in its core competencies, alongside strategic orientation and leadership in its functional competencies.