Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Internship at Mennonite Central Committee

Project Profile:

The Equitable Prosperity - Maendeleo Sawa (M-SAWA) project is a seven-year, $28.7 million initiative funded/implemented by MEDA (supporters, partners and investors) with funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) which will run from 2015 to 2022. The project aims to contribute to Kenya’s economic growth and increase job creation by improving the business performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and small entrepreneurs (SEs) in select counties along the Northern and LAPSSET Corridors in the following sectors: • Agriculture/agribusiness • Construction and allied industries • Extractives

Position Summary:

The MEL intern will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of project M&E activities and assist in regular monitoring of the project deliverables

Reporting to: Monitoring and & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist.

Location: Nairobi. Duration: 6 months (40hrs per week)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the data systems in place.
• Assist in the implementation of data audits and quality assurance processes
• Assist in execution of project monitoring processes.
• Support in knowledge sharing among project team and coordinate integration to new systems.
• Assist the M&E team to mine data for donor and other reporting
• Assist in the documentation of case studies and lessons learnt for different aspects of the project.
• Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Degree Holder: Statistics, Management Information Systems, Project Management, M&E, Research or any relevant education background (Graduated within the past two years).
• Must demonstrate understanding of the business environment and possess strong interpersonal, and communication skills
• High level of computer literacy; MS word, MS excel and how databases work
• Demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must be open and willing to learn and adapt in new environments
• Must be willing to travel to remote places and interact with people of all cultures
• Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith, values, mission and purpose