Information Management (IM) Intern at Danish Refugee Council in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Information Management (IM) Intern

    Danish Refugee CouncilNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    2 days ago

    Apply by

    3 Sept

    Contractor
    On Site
    Internship
    Charity, NGO & Non-Profit
    IT & Software

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    Job Description

    The Information Management Intern will be based in Nairobi and will support the Information Management Team in strengthening data management, analysis, visualization, and reporting across the Danish Refugee Council DRC regional and country programmes. Working under the supervision of the Information Management team, the intern will assist in maintaining information management systems, supporting data quality processes, preparing reports and dashboards, and providing technical and administrative support for information management activities. The internship offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in humanitarian information management while contributing to evidence-based decision-making and organizational learning. The intern will collaborate closely with programme teams, MEAL colleagues, and other technical units as required.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support the Information Management Team in maintaining and updating information management systems, databases, and dashboards.
    • Assist in ensuring that information systems are accurate, accessible, and aligned with organizational standards.
    • Help develop and maintain data collection tools, templates, and supporting documentation.
    • Support the standardization of information management processes across projects and departments.
    • Provide first-level support to staff using information management tools and escalate technical issues where appropriate.
    • Assist in collecting, compiling, cleaning, and organizing data from multiple programme sources.
    • Support data validation and quality assurance processes to improve the reliability and consistency of datasets.
    • Assist in preparing routine reports, dashboards, maps, and data visualizations for internal and external use.
    • Support the Information Management Team in analysing programme data and generating insights to inform decision-making.
    • Assist with GIS and spatial data management activities where applicable.
    • Support the maintenance of organized digital records and documentation repositories.
    • Assist in consolidating information from different country offices and technical teams.
    • Help track reporting timelines and support the preparation of periodic information products.
    • Contribute to the testing and improvement of new information management tools and workflows.
    • Assist in preparing user guides, training materials, and standard operating procedures for information management systems.
    • Support the delivery of orientation sessions and basic training on data collection tools and reporting platforms.
    • Provide day-to-day assistance to staff on routine information management processes under the guidance of the Information Management Team.
    • Support routine data quality checks to identify inconsistencies, duplicate records, and missing information.
    • Assist in implementing data quality assurance procedures across information management systems.
    • Ensure that all data handling activities comply with DRC's data protection, confidentiality, and information security policies.
    • Support periodic reviews of data management practices and recommend improvements where appropriate.
    • Work closely with the Information Management Team to support ongoing projects and priorities.
    • Coordinate with programme staff, MEAL colleagues, and other technical teams to facilitate timely data collection and reporting.
    • Support the documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and case studies from programme data.
    • Assist in maintaining knowledge management resources and information repositories.
    • Participate in team meetings.

    Required Qualifications

    • Minimum of 1 years' experience in information management, database design or database administration, and/or information management with development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN.
    • Working knowledge and experience in data analysis software Excel, SQL, Access, PowerBI or other.
    • University degree in computer science, Data Science or programming, information management, information technologies, or other relevant areas.
    • Certificate in programming languages desirable.
    • Fluency in written and spoken in English.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    IT & Software

    Minimum Experience

    1 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Computer Science

    Field of Study

    Computer Science

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Danish Refugee Council on drc.ngo to apply.

    Show Your Data Skills in a Humanitarian Context

    This internship is your chance to turn classroom knowledge into real-world impact. Hiring managers will look for practical experience with data tools and a clear understanding of how information drives decisions in humanitarian settings.

    1. Tailor your CV to data and IM: Highlight any coursework, projects, or volunteer work involving databases, spreadsheets, or data visualization. Use specific examples like building a dashboard in PowerBI or cleaning a dataset in Excel.

    2. Master the core tools: Be ready to demonstrate proficiency in Excel, SQL, and PowerBI. Practice common tasks like pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, writing queries, and creating interactive dashboards.

    3. Understand the humanitarian context: Familiarize yourself with how NGOs collect and use data in the field. Mention any exposure to MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) or humanitarian response in your application.

    4. Prepare for a technical test: Many IM roles include a practical assessment. Expect to be given a dataset and asked to clean it, analyze it, and present findings. Practice with sample data from sources like HDX (Humanitarian Data Exchange).

    5. Show attention to data quality: Emphasize your ability to spot errors, handle missing data, and ensure accuracy. Give examples of times you caught mistakes or improved data reliability.

    6. Highlight your communication skills: Since you'll support staff and create reports, show that you can explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Mention any experience writing user guides or giving training.

    7. Demonstrate your learning mindset: This is an internship, so show eagerness to learn and adapt. Talk about how you've picked up new tools quickly or taken online courses to improve your skills.

    8. Align with DRC's mission: Research Danish Refugee Council's work and values. In your cover letter, connect your interest in data to their mission of protecting refugees and displaced people.

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    Tags

    information management
    data analysis
    Excel
    SQL
    PowerBI