Monitoring and Evaluation Intern at Youth Agenda (YAA)

Youth Agenda is looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation Intern who is expected to provide  M&E support to the Organisation. The intern will have the following main duties:

• Support the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for  YAA programs and projects. 
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting activities, including surveys, interviews,  and focus group discussions. 
• Support the development of data collection tools, including questionnaires, interview  guides, and data entry templates. 
• Support the management of databases and data repositories, ensuring data integrity and  security. 
• Collaborate with program teams to track project progress, identify challenges, and develop  recommendations for program improvement. 
• Assist in the preparation of monitoring and evaluation reports, summaries, and  presentations for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation capacity-building activities for YAA staff and  partners. 
• Contribute to knowledge management and learning initiatives within the organization,  including the documentation of best practices and lessons learned. 

Personal Specification 

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in M&E, Research, Statistics, Social sciences, or a related  field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in statistical analysis software 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex  information clearly and concisely. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, with a demonstrated  commitment to collaboration and mutual support. 
• Demonstrated interest in youth development, governance, and social justice issues.
• Prior experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, or data management is desirable  but not required. 
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks, methodologies, and tools is an  asset. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced  environment