International Programs M&E Intern

ANNOUNCEMENT

Holt International has a semester-long internship opportunity available for a skilled and passionate undergraduate student in the International Programs department. Our paid internship experiences provide students the chance to learn about international development and child welfare programming from an international non-profit organization with 65 years’ experience. Holt International interns participate in and learn from a high-functioning organization working in 14 countries around the world.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (M&E) INTERNSHIP

The International Programs department oversees Holt’s programming abroad. Our programs are designed to improve the lives of the children and families we serve. We offer a wide range of programs and services under our three pillars: Family Strengthening, Care for Children in Residential/Institutional Care, and Adoption Services. The International Programs Intern will support the development of organization-wide and program level Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools and resources to train staff. The intern will also support tracking and evaluating the impact of multi-level programming across all three of Holt’s service pillars.

We are looking for motivated students who are passionate about data management, M&E systems, methods, and analysis. Interns will work on a variety of projects to meet their school competencies including research, M&E training curriculum development, assessment, M&E tool development, data cleaning and analysis, and program promotion. Interns will have the ability to provide input on M&E systems, data tracking tools, and impact analysis. Exposure to Holt’s international programs and tracking mechanisms will provide interns with the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to supplement their undergraduate studies.

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with data collection, cleaning, and quality control
• Work with Holt staff members developing M&E systems and baseline assessments
• Assist with research and revision of data collection tools
• Assist with writing and editing
• Support review and development of data tracking tools and impact analyses

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Successful applicants will have the following skills and/or experience:

• Coursework in areas including project design, monitoring and evaluation, nonprofit management, international development, data analysis, or project management
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Data collection and analysis experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation methodologies (preferred)
• Commitment to Holt International’s mission and values