Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Intern

The MEL Intern will support implementation of project MEL activities including data collection verification cleaning compilation reporting and coordination working closely with field teams Value Chain Coordinators and implementing partners.

The role is intended to strengthen timely availability of quality data for project management learning evidence based decision making and donor reporting.

• Support development deployment and management of digital data collection tools (e.g. Kobo Toolbox/ODK). 
• Coordinate with field officers enumerators CSOs and extension staff during data collection exercises. 
• Assist in reviewing submitted datasets for completeness consistency and accuracy 
• Centralize datasets into reusable data products (database Excel files) and maintain organized digital and physical MEL records. 
• Support routine data cleaning validation and data quality assurance processes. 
• Participate in field monitoring visits and spot checks. 
• Support verification of reported activities and indicator achievements. 
• Compile routine indicator tracking data and support tracking project targets against achievements. 
• Support preparation of activity reports quarterly district reports and annual reports. 
• Assist in documenting outcome harvesting evidence success stories lessons learned field observations and other MEL resources. 
• Generate basic summaries tables charts and trend analyses as well as reporting/data gap analyses using Excel or related tools.  
• Support organization of learning events review meetings and reflection sessions. 
• Follow up with partners on data submissions and reporting timelines. 
• Support logistics for surveys assessments and monitoring activities. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation Statistics Agricultural Economics ICT Data Science Data Management Computer Science or related field.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience in MEL research project data management or related fields including internships volunteer assignments research projects or development program experience.
• Experience using KoboToolbox ODK or similar digital data collection systems
• Proficiency with developing digital data collection tools using xlsforms (ODK/Kobo Toolbox). 
• Experience working with agriculture nutrition or development projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including the use of formulas Pivot Tables and data validation tools. 
• Basic data analysis and reporting skills. 
• Good documentation and filing skills.
• Experience with dashboard development and data visualization.  
• Knowledge of agricultural nutrition or market systems development projects.
•  Familiarity with Power BI GIS tools R SPSS Stata or other statistical software
• Possession of a valid motorcycle license is an added advantage.
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• Attributes: 

• High attention to detail. 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling data. 
• Ability to work independently and within teams. 
• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations 
• Ability to work under tight timelines. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging project partners and field stakeholders

Additional Information :

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Location: Sumbawanga (with frequent field travel) 

Duration: 1 year (possibility of renewal) 

Remuneration: Based strictly on SNV Tanzania internship rates. 

WORKING AT SNV 

SNV offers a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal global network of Agri Food team.  

HOW TO APPLY 

The vacancy is for internal and external candidates and it will active up to 20th June 2026. All applications should be through Smart Recruiters on the following link . 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern