The MEAL Intern will support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning team in ensuring effective implementation of MEAL systems across ongoing projects. This opportunity is designed to provide practical, hands-on experience to recent graduates in the field of MEAL, enabling them to build technical skills and knowledge in humanitarian and development programming.

Duties & Responsibilities

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the internship, the intern is expected to:

• Understand the core principles of MEAL and how they apply to project management.

• Gain experience in data collection, entry, cleaning, and analysis techniques.

• Learn to prepare and present basic MEAL reports.

• Become familiar with accountability and community feedback mechanisms.

• Understand how learning and reflection sessions contribute to program quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the MEAL Officer and overall guidance of the MEAL Manager, the intern will:

• Assist in routine monitoring of project activities, including field visits where appropriate.

• Support in data collection using mobile tools (e.g., Kobo, ODK) and paper-based formats.

• Enter, clean, and organize quantitative and qualitative data.

• Participate in data analysis and contribute to report writing, summaries, and dashboards.

• Help track progress against project indicators and output/outcome targets.

• Assist in organizing and documenting learning and reflection sessions with project teams.

• Support the maintenance of project documentation, filing, and MEAL databases.

• Participate in accountability activities, including community feedback and response mechanisms (CFRM).

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the MEAL team as needed.

• Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field.
• Experience: No prior experience required. Fresh graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in Dari and Pashto; working knowledge of English is required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of MEAL principles and tools.
• Good understanding of research or survey tools is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced team environment.
• Demonstrated interest in humanitarian/development work.

Additional Information:

• Commitment to Islamic Relief’s values and humanitarian principles is essential.
• Female applicants, especially those who graduated in or after 2020, are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Interns will receive a modest monthly stipend as per IRAF’s internship policy.
• This internship does not guarantee a full-time position but may be considered for future opportunities depending on performance and organizational needs.

Submission Guideline

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and an updated CV to the following link:

MEAL Intern | Jobs.af

The closing date for accepting applications is 19 July 2025

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be called for written test/interview.