Graduate Intern – MEL (Business Engagement Market Systems)
Support the management, quality assurance, analysis and use of programme data across the Mercy Corps Kenya portfolio.
Overview
Support the management, quality assurance, analysis and use of programme data across the Mercy Corps Kenya portfolio.
You have:
- A bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Economics and Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Operations Research, Actuarial Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, or another closely related quantitative discipline.
- Candidates from a technical or computing discipline should demonstrate basic exposure to MEL, research or programme-performance concepts through coursework, academic research, volunteering or self-directed learning.
- Basic understanding of MEL concepts, such as theories of change, results frameworks, indicators, data collection, data quality, analysis, reporting, learning and adaptive management.
- Basic competence in Microsoft Excel, including data organization, formulas, sorting, filtering, tables, charts and preferably pivot tables or lookup functions.
- Demonstrated interest in learning Power BI, CommCare, databases, SQL, Microsoft Azure and statistical or programming tools such as Stata, SPSS, R or Python.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English; working knowledge of Kiswahili is required.
- Willingness and ability to travel to programme locations when required.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you worked with data? What challenges did you face? | This question helps assess your practical experience with data management and your problem-solving skills. | Provide a specific example that highlights your analytical skills and the methods you used to resolve any challenges. |
| What is your understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts? | The interviewer wants to gauge your familiarity with MEL principles and how they apply to programs. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure data quality in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you handled a team project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools have you used for data analysis and reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with any statistical tools or programming languages. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage your time when handling multiple data tasks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about working in monitoring and evaluation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national
