Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning Graduate Intern

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. 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. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

The primary objective of this internship is to give recent graduates experience and exposure in the practical aspects of their respective areas of study.

Key responsibilities

• Assists in project data collection and verification.
• Conducts data capturing of project registers and related documents.
• Provides technical input during implementation and reviewing of project activities.
• Carries out regular project field visits to ensure implementation of quality programs and produces field visit reports.
• Creates and manages project information system such as beneficiary data base and project photo bank.
• Document success stories, lessons learned and best practices for sharing with key stakeholders including donors as well for learning, scaling-up and proposal development for future projects.
• Assist project team in conducting trainings and capacity building of project committees on project management.
• Support project staff in compilation and review of regular reports.
• Filing project documents as per project requirements.
• Participates in project evaluations.
• Participates in developing proposals for future projects.
• Capacitates project staff in MERL initiatives and research works
• Promotes and abides by Plan policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality mainstreaming, Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct and the related mandatory reporting responsibilities.

Entry qualifications and experience

• Recent Degree in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills in a Microsoft Windows/Office environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. 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.

This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals

Location: Bulawayo

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 22 July 2024

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

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