MEAL Intern

Summary

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Intern serves as a vital support member for the VISTA Initiative, contributing to essential data management and program oversight activities. This position offers a foundational opportunity for individuals to cultivate hands-on expertise in monitoring and evaluation within the context of humanitarian and development work. The intern will play a key role in gathering information, organizing records, and ensuring that program feedback mechanisms function effectively to support continuous learning and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the collection of data during program implementation and field operations.

• Aid in the processing, verification, and organization of data entries.

• Utilize monitoring instruments, checklists, and forms to gather necessary information.

• Help track program progress by comparing actual activities against established targets.

• Participate in verifying data accuracy and conducting quality assurance checks.

• Contribute to initiatives that gather and address feedback from beneficiaries.

• Document key insights, lessons learned, and successful practices.

• Assist in drafting initial monitoring summaries and status reports.

• Ensure MEAL records and digital databases are kept current and orderly.

• Provide assistance to the MEAL team during assessments, surveys, and site visits.

• Uphold strict confidentiality regarding all program and beneficiary details.

• Complete additional tasks related to MEAL as directed by the supervisor.