MONITORING AND EVALUATION INTERN

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Intern

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

Overview of Her Initiative

Her Initiative is a Tanzanian NGO dedicated to empowering young women and girls through education, economic empowerment, and advocacy against gender-based violence (GBV). Established to address gender disparities, the organization offers programs designed to build skills, foster entrepreneurship, and provide leadership opportunities. Her Initiative focuses on creating a supportive environment where women can flourish, promoting gender equality and socio-economic development in their communities. The NGO collaborates with local and international partners to deliver impactful projects that improve the lives of women and girls, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to succeed. Through mentorship, workshops, and advocacy, Her Initiative strives to equip women with the tools to become change-makers in their communities. The mission of Her Initiative is to empower women and girls to achieve their full potential through education, economic opportunities, and advocacy for their rights.

Job Description

The M&E Intern will assist the Monitoring and Evaluation officer in the planning, implementation, and coordination of M&E activities for Her Initiative’s projects. The intern will support data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure effective project monitoring and evaluation. This role provides an opportunity for hands-on experience in M&E practices, contributing to the improvement of the program's performance and impact.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support with baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators.
• Assist with the production and revision of the project log frame matrix for design projects, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and their measurement.
• Assist the overall framework and plan for the project’s M&E highlighting key M&E activities such as mid-term project review, impact assessment, and final evaluation, Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant timelines, and data collection systems.
• Assist with produce risk assessment matrix for designed project and update according to findings or experience during project implementation.
• Support with design data collection tools qualitative and quantitative for a respective project.
• Support with data collection on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators
• Assist with reports on M&E findings related to projects and case studies and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.
• Assist with the development and/or finalization of the project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.
• Organize and coordinate capacity building of project staff to implement M&E activities.
• Work closely with Her Initiative’s Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and key project personnel in documenting organizations' project information in all phases of project management
• Assist with the development of monthly department reports, quarter reports, annual reports, and project M&E reports in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation officer to identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
• Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation officer together with the project team and provide recommendations on improving performance.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION

• Assist with the development and/or finalization of the project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.
• Assist the project lead with overseeing the relationships with project funders, partners, potential project partners, Governments and all other relevant stakeholders.
• Attend meetings with project team members to identify and resolve issues.
• Support field activities to ensure smooth implementation and
• Assist with the preparations monthly and./or quarterly project reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
• Assist with the development and ensure appropriate tools and strategy to monitor the progress and quality and impact of the project being implemented.
• Assist with coordinating the development and implementation of user manuals, training materials, and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

1. Ability to work, act and maintain proffesionalism in the work place
2. Ability to be open to constructive critisim and look to improve your conduct for betterment of the job and organization
3. Ability to be accountable for your actions in the workplace
4. Ability to treat colleagues with respect and work in unison to ensure Her Initiative achieves its goals
5. Ability to complete tasks required of your role to high standards and on time.
6. Ability to own mistakes in the workplace, work to fix them as soon as you discover them and apologize to colleagues and managers as needed.
7. Ability to be on time, respect deadlines and adhere to the Code of Conduct set by the organization.
8. Ability to effectively communicate to your peers and management
9. Ability to adhere to workplace ethics, morality and legal standards in difficult situations.
10. Ability to train and ensure capacity building in other staff in areas related to your field of expertise that compliments their work
11. Ability to provide detailed high-quality deliverables without any inducements
12. Ability to provide support to the team and management at large so as to drive the organization towards success.

Eligibility:

• Must be a Tanzanian national.
• Having a Bachelor degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with adaptability and a proactive approach.
• Previous experience in M&E or project management is an added advantage.

Additional Information:

• Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and are protected from discrimination during all stages of employment.
• This position is open to Tanzanian nationals only.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Her Initiative operates in a fast-paced environment, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach.

DEADLINE

Submit your apllication not later than 7th September 2024

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