Monitoring and Evaluation Intern

Assist in monitoring and evaluation for BMZ projects.

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Application deadline 4 months ago: Wednesday 7 Jan 2026 at 23:00 UTC

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Overview

Assist in monitoring and evaluation for BMZ projects.

You have:

  • A diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation or university diploma in social sciences, statistics, economics, or related fields.
  • Proficiency in standard software (Word, Excel).
  • Knowledge in Kobo Collect is an asset.

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

The Monitoring and Evaluation Intern is responsible for assisting in the monitoring and evaluation, technical leadership, planning initiatives, monitoring, evaluation, research and dissemination in the context of BMZ project implementation. As Monitoring and Evaluation Intern, you will also assist in strengthen the project's technical team and provide technical support to the project MERL Officier, communities and other partners. You will assist in to coordinate closely with the Project MERL Officer, the PIIA M&E Coordinator and other members of the emergency response team and Plan International staff, in particular the management of monitoring and evaluation, in order to improve the quality of the programme and the effectiveness of the current response/project and any future recovery activities.

The Individual

We are looking for someone with a diploma in Monitoring and evaluation or university diploma in monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, statistics, economics or other related sectors. As Monitoring and Evaluation Intern, know how to use the computer and master standard software (Word, Excel). Knowledge in Kobo Collect is an asset.

Please follow this link for a full role profile: Job description - ME Intern BMZ MPIIA.pdf

Location: Maroua

Type of Role: Fixed Term Contract

Reports to: M&E Officer

Grade: N/A

Closing Date: 07 January 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with monitoring and evaluation? This question assesses your familiarity with the field and practical experience. Discuss your educational background and relevant internships or projects.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing a project? The interviewer wants to know about your organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What software are you most comfortable using for data analysis? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've worked in a team to achieve a goal? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure accuracy in your data reporting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you about working with vulnerable children and girls? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you faced a challenge during a project and how you overcame it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you know about Plan International's mission and values? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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