Monitoring and Evaluation Intern at Light for the World Kenya

• Contribute to the analysis, aggregation, and synthesis of monitoring and evaluation data across programmes within Light for the World Kenya, ensuring timely and accurate reporting into the organizational database via ActivityInfo.
• Review programme-generated activity and periodic reports, with a focus on enhancing the quality and consistency of Key Performance Indicator reporting across relevant projects.
• Support the appraisal of assessment frameworks, baseline studies, and evaluation design documents, and where necessary, undertake field missions to strengthen data collection and contextual understanding.
• Collaborate with programme teams to develop and maintain data analysis dashboards on Power BI, leveraging integrations with ActivityInfo to ensure seamless data visualization and reporting.
• Actively engage in internal brainstorming sessions, contributing ideas and participating in discussions that foster innovation and continuous improvement within Light for the World Kenya Offices.

• Assist the MERLA team in carrying out Data Quality Assessments by helping check and organize project data.
• Join programme monitoring visits to support data collection and help verify reported activities.
• Help review programme design and learning documents by checking for completeness and organizing feedback from the team.

• Assist the Monitoring and Evaluation team in organizing and supporting capacity-building activities that promote understanding and adherence to MERLA framework guidelines, principles, and standards across Kenya Country programmes and projects.

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Senior MERLA Officer or designated team member, in support of ongoing programme activities.
• Participate in committees and task forces when requested, contributing to discussions and team efforts as appropriate.
• Attend regular Monitoring & Evaluation and programme meetings to stay informed and engaged with team priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or Project Management, with basic understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other data tools; familiarity with platforms like ActivityInfo or Power BI is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully in community settings, including multicultural environments.
• Positive attitude toward disability inclusion, with openness to learning inclusive practices in development work.

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