Programme MEAL Intern

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive. But together we have the power to transform lives.

We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We provide urgent, practical help in times of crisis and beyond. We seek to eradicate extreme poverty by tackling its root causes. Together with people living in poverty, we amplify our voices to speak truth to power and create lasting change.

Everyone is equal in the sight of God. For over 70 years, this has inspired us to stand together in solidarity with our global neighbours, of all faiths and none.

About the role

The MEAL Intern role is key in ensuring he/she gives support to the country program to embed MEAL systems so as to drive program quality improvement, generate evidence of the impact of our work and foster learning across the organization. The intern will work closely with the Program Manager and the Project/Program Officers and work closely with the rest of the Country team to develop MEAL tools and materials.

Main Duties: MEAL Support

• Ensure the high quality and the accuracy of data collection (using hard and software tools).
• Analyze the information and timely reporting in line with project and sectoral activities timeline.
• Provide regular feedback on monitoring, accountability and learning observations and findings
• Assist to review project activity plans (annual, quarter), follow for the timely submission of project activity annual and quarter plans.
• Assist to undertake monthly and quarterly projects performance reviews
• Contribute to the development of projects by advising on appropriate theories of change, log frames, measurable outcomes and indicators;
• Maintain and keep under review current monitoring, evaluation and institutional learning systems and processes, proposing changes where appropriate;
• Advise on best practice for evaluation, measurement of results and value for money.
• Assist to analyze data in developing methodologies to provide an evidence base for the measurement of results and to demonstrate results more clearly;
• Follow up with teams to provide data/feeds and pictures from the field which is needed for the development of success stories- ideally 1 story every month, and share it with the team to develop success stories
• Assist to track project progress, performance, joint monitoring and data quality assessments which aim to track progresses, identify problems, support project staffs, extract lessons, and provide feedback and information for decision making.
• Ensure intensive utilization of M&E tools by projects to monitor progress, evaluate performance and share reliable data for decision makers, developing M&E tools for new projects, and conducting regular supportive supervision.
• Assist to compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Assist to review and compile project achievements on quarterly bases and check and make sure that the monthly tracking sheets are correctly filled.
• Assist to prepare M & E tools for the newly started project and revise as needed.
• Identify lessons learned and assist the project team in developing case stories/studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
• Assist to conduct joint periodic monitoring and supportive supervisions at field level to track progresses, identify problems, support project staffs, and extract lessons and to provide feedback.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for young dynamic upcoming professional seeking to obtain on the job experience in MEAL while working with a motivated country team. It requires a dedicated and highly motivated individual who is willing to learn at the same time offer creative ideas to achieving the goals of MEAL.

Qualifications

• Degree in Project management, Social Science, M&E or relevant disciplines (Graduated not more than 4 years ago)
• Demonstrated interest, desire and passion for development work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including competency in report writing
• Proficiency in MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational skills; detail oriented and proactive
• General knowledge in planning, setting up meetings and taking minutes
• Self- motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment under pressures
• Able to maintain confidentiality and use of discretion where appropriate
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and work with short deadlines
• Must be a good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance.
• Prior NGO experience preferred, but not required