MEL Officer - Intern

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We enable communities and those who work with them to develop innovative, yet practical, solutions to poverty through a community-led development approach and to widely share these lessons to encourage replication.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsBachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably development studies, social sciences, economics or statistics (completed prior to internship start date)Well-organized, reliable, and self-motivatedHelpful and responsive (e.g., when dealing with ad-hoc requests for providing support)Resourceful, creative, who enjoys problem-solvingImpeccable writing skills with meticulous attention to detail and organizational skillsCuriosity, creativity, and fearlessness in contributing new and bold ideasExceptional interpersonal skillsAbility to meet deadlines and effectively multi-taskA willingness to fail fast and forward while respecting and valuing input from a global and diverse teamAbility and willingness to work in a startup culture that may require fluidity in roles from week to weekIntermediate experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google ApplicationsResponsive to manager’s feedback, ability to take direction and execute work independently with minimal oversight in a remote working environmentPassionate about making a positive difference

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support in the production and presentation of the 2025 annual report & impact and lessons learned publicationSupport in training delivery of the global MEL framework.Support following up the data collection for the 2025 report.Assist with new initiatives in areas of health, education, and the environment in IIRR country officesSupport in the identification/recording of key analytic tools for measuring the impacts of IIRR rural development programsSupport in grant proposals through research and/or writing.Assist in creating new short-term initiatives on health, climate change adaptation and/or nutritionProvide research and authorship assistance for publications

REQUIRED SKILLS

Social sciences, Reporting, Economics and business, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree