Fall 2025: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Intern (Unpaid)

Gain exposure to operations of a large international organization while applying MEAL concepts.

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Overview

Gain exposure to operations of a large international organization while applying MEAL concepts.

You have:

  • Currently enrolled graduate student or undergraduate student in a related field of International Relations/Development, Social Work, Global Human Resources, Learning and Development, Non-Profit Management, International Business, or related field
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Willingness to work on different types of tasks and projects
  • English fluency required
  • Experience with Power BI and other MEAL-related software is a plus

Job Description

SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: This internship is an excellent opportunity for a current graduate/undergraduate student to gain exposure to the operations of a large international organization while applying Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) concepts, processes, and tools to measure the project's success in a practical way.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist the MEAL Manager in the data cleaning process within the Efforts to Outcome database, including identifying and removing duplicate entries and updating missing demographic information to ensure accuracy and reliability.

- Collaborate with the MEAL Manager and Program team by participating in grant meetings to gain insight into MEAL-related activities and support the development of MEAL plans tailored to program needs.

- Partner with the MEAL Manager and contribute to the design of training materials related to Monitoring and Evaluation concepts/tools/ processes for the Monthly MEAL Steering Committee meetings.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will gain experience in planning and executing MEAL activities, which are critical for project success;

2. Students will gain an understanding of the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database; and

3. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of IRC Resettlement, Asylum, & Integration programming.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Currently enrolled graduate student or undergraduate student in a related field of International Relations/Development, Social Work, Global Human Resources, Learning and Development, Non-Profit Management, International Business, or related field;

- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively;

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);

- Willingness to work on different types of tasks and projects;

- English fluency required; and

- Experience with Power BI and other MEAL-related software is a plus.

This position reports to the MEAL Manager

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

Working Environment:

- The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Internship is fully remote. - San Diego Office hours are scheduled Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm PST. Selected interns can choose their hours based on this window of availability

Qualifications

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage a large amount of data? The interviewer wants to understand your data management skills and experience. Highlight specific examples of data projects, methods used to manage data, and outcomes.
How would you describe your experience with Microsoft Office products? This question seeks to gauge your proficiency in essential tools for the role. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time when you had to collaborate with a team to achieve a goal. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What does Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) mean to you, and why is it important? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your tasks when assigned multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your familiarity with the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a challenge you faced in a project and how you overcame it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you most about this internship opportunity? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 11 months ago - Updated 10 months ago - Source: rescue.org