Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Intern

The MERL Officer will support initiatives including the MESMER Program, SAFEE Program, and Qiyas Project, ensuring systematic data capture, database management, reporting, and knowledge-sharing across programs. The position also involves field monitoring, research support, and learning facilitation to enhance program performance.

Key responsibilities

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Support the design and implementation of M&E frameworks for multiple projects.
• Track project indicators and ensure timely data collection.
• Monitor progress against targets and identify implementation gaps.
• Develop monitoring tools such as surveys, checklists, and reporting templates.

Data Collection & Management

• Coordinate data collection activities across projects and field locations.
• Encode, clean, and organize data in digital databases.
• Maintain secure and accurate data storage systems.
• Ensure data quality through verification and consistency checks.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports.
• Compile monitoring data for donor and internal reporting.
• Support dashboards, summaries, and performance visualizations.
• Document lessons learned, case studies, and best practices.

Research & Learning

• Assist in baseline studies, assessments, and evaluations.
• Support research and analysis for program improvement.
• Contribute to learning events and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Promote data use for adaptive management and decision-making.

Program Support

• Provide technical support to project teams.
• Participate in field visits and data collection activities.
• Support donor reporting and program review processes.

Qualifications & experience

Experience

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, or data management.
• Experience working on multi-project or multi-donor programs is an advantage.

Technical skills

• Strong data management and analysis skills.
• Experience with data entry and database management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Canva, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of digital data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO.

Core competencies

• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Job details

• Organization:Mohas Consult
• Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Officer
• Location:Addis Ababa , Ethiopia (with possible field travel)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Reports to: Program Lead

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely project monitoring data
• Clean and organized program databases
• High-quality periodic program reports
• Evidence and insights for program learning and improvement