Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has an internship program aimed at increasing opportunities for under-represented groups and increasing diversity in the workforce. Interns will receive a modest monthly stipend. Other details will be shared if you are selected for an interview in mid-January.
We anticipate a start date on March 1st, 2025 and an internship duration of six months.
The internship position we anticipate recruiting for is the following: MEAL INTERNS (1 in Yaoundé, 1 in Maroua, and 1 in Bamenda)
Learning objectives:
- Understand how monitoring and evaluation methodologies are created and applied based on project and country program objectives
- Apply accountability principles to feedback and complaint response mechanisms
- Understand the contextual challenges related to MEAL in emergency programming in Cameroon
- Obtain practical experience working within project teams and within the CRS Cameroon country program
Primary Responsibilities:
MEAL Intern in Yaoundé will:
- Support country program and individual projects with their learning agendas
- Support accountability and feedback mechanisms
- Support MEAL Community of Practice for Cameroon and Chad
- Revise/provide feedback on project MEAL documents
Qualifications: Bachelor / master’s degree in social sciences, statistics, Computer sciences, or any relevant field.
Languages: French (Bilingual French English is ideal)
MEAL Intern in Bamenda will:
- Liaise with data collectors during project monitoring activities to troubleshoot challenges and propose actionable recommendations to enable smooth data collection processes.
- Participate in all Monitoring Activities (OSM, PDM, etc.)
- Assist the MEAL team in planning, implementing and supervising field activities.
- Ensure that data entered on hard paper forms are entered into either CommCare or RedRose Collect for proper backup.
- Participate in the registration of Project participants.
- Provide daily updates for all MEAL activities.
Qualifications: BS in social sciences, statistics, Computer sciences, or any relevant field.
Languages: English, pidgin, the knowledge of one or two additional local languages can be an advantage
MEAL Intern in Maroua will:
- Acquire skills in monitoring and evaluation
- Draw up terms of reference for monitoring and evaluation activities
- Develop questionnaires
- Collect and analyze data for decision-making purposes
- Participate in data quality activities
- Update MEAL tools and produce weekly reports
- Participate in preparatory activities for coordination and supervision meetings
- Support the Accountability Officer in the follow-up and closure of feedback
Qualifications: Bachelor / master’s degree in social sciences, statistics, Computer sciences, or any relevant field.
Languages: French (Excellent reading, writing and speaking skills)
Others Relevant Skill:
Knowledge of data analysis software. (Word, Excel, SPSS, etc.)
Good ability to understand and analyze data
Use this CRS Application Form to submit your internship application. The deadline for submission is 23:59, January 8, 2025.Please note that to complete your application, you must:
1. Submit this form,
2. Send an email to [email protected]
with the subject “Internship CRS Cameroon – YOUR NAME,” AND
3. Attach to the email your CV (including the names and addresses of three references) with the file name “CV- YOUR NAME,” your cover letter, and a copy of your highest degree.
By applying to this Internship program, I understand and acknowledge that this organization requires its staff and affiliates to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the agency Safeguarding Policy.
