Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Intern

Position Summary

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the DM&E Specialist, the intern will provide support to the MEAL team in various projects by assisting in research, design, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational learning efforts of Search projects conducted in Lebanon meets the quality requirements, delivers on time and that organizational learning is captured.

The intern must be available to work 25-30 hours per week and must commit to 6 months.

Internship Schedule:

From June 2024 until December 2024

From Monday to Friday

From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Internship Stipend: USD 250 per month

Reports to: DM&E Specialist

Working relationships: Works closely with the DM&E Specialist and colleagues from other projects and departments

Work mode: Office based (Lebanon, Beirut, Achrafieh, Sioufi)

The position holder will more specifically have the following Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Roles and Responsibilities

Key Area 1: Participate in the development of the system for data collection,  data entry and reporting formats and suggest ways to facilitate data collection and flow of data within the team.

Key Area 2: Undertake data collection and field monitoring as required to conduct household interviews, phone interviews, pre/post testing, satisfaction surveys, focus group discussions, and community visits

Key Area 3: Contribute to the design, development, and management of databases, spreadsheets and other data tools; understand, document, and ensure the quality of high-value data for accuracy, consistency, and comparability; consolidate operational information as needed to support analysis.

Key Area 4: Support in the facilitation of Reflection Sessions and assist project managers in identifying and synthesizing good practices and lessons learned

Key Area 5: Ensure that data collected through project activities is properly entered and shared with the M&E Specialist for storage in a central database/folder per project.

Key Area 6: Maintain and regularly update MEAL  folder in Google Drive

Key Area 7: Effectively communicate with the M&E Specialist for any issues related to the project

Required Profile

Minimum Qualifications:

BA (completed or in progress) in Business Administration, Statistics, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations, Conflict Resolution, Peacebuilding, or any relevant field of study or equivalent experience;

Commitment to peacebuilding, human rights, gender equality and non-discrimination;

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in working with civil society organizations, charity and/or project management is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic are mandatory.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Self-starter, able to work independently, and willing to take on tasks small and large

Behavioral Competencies

Working with People: The ability to respect the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy, listens, supports; consults others and shares information and expertise, builds team spirit and adapts to the team.

Flexibility:  The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, to tolerate ambiguity, to adapt personal style to different people and situations.

Drive for Results and Efficiency: The ability to set quality standards, monitor and maintain quality of work, and set goals to achieve continuous improvement.

Relationship Management: The ability to manage interactions, to provide service and to support the organization while building an effective internal and external network.

Leadership and Navigation: The ability to manage and contribute to initiatives and processes within the organization while making progress toward change and continuous improvement.

Communication: The ability to effectively exchange information with others, to effectively deliver critical information, to gather information and communicate with others.

Global and Cultural Effectiveness: The ability to value and consider the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties and be able to work cross-culturally.

Ethical Practice: The ability to integrate Search vision, mission and core values, integrity and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices.

Business Acumen: The ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organization's strategic plan.

Commitment to Search Values:

Shared Humanity - Empathy - Impartiality -  Inclusivity -  Courage -  Hope - Humility - Audacity