Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Internship

MEL Intern at Amref Health Africa – Nairobi, Kenya – a dynamic entry‑level opportunity for recent graduates or early‑career professionals eager to drive health impact across Africa. You will partner with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team to strengthen learning agendas, prepare research publications, and refine program frameworks that align with donor priorities. Based in Amref’s Nairobi hub, you’ll support workshops, manage learning trackers, and collaborate with country offices, gaining hands‑on experience in impact assessment and proposal writing. Ideal candidates hold a diploma or degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Health or related fields, with strong communication, analytical, and ethical standards.

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization, currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries, and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten African countries – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.

Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyse and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health.’ We believe that the power to transform Africa’s health lies within its communities and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for delivering of quality and affordable health care.

JOB PURPOSE

The primary purpose of the role is to provide support to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team in activities related to learning, impact assessment and programmes support. The intern will assist in executing key tasks across learning agenda management, programme monitoring, and evaluation activities, contributing to Amref’s efforts to achieve impact-driven programmes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Learning and Impact Activities [50%)

• Actively attend and contribute to planning and implementation meetings for learning and impact assessments.
• Assist in drafting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals or internal publications.
• Support in maintaining and updating the organizational learning agenda tracker to capture ongoing learning initiatives and outcomes.
• Identify and share opportunities such as research capacity-building workshops, upcoming conferences, and calls for research grants.
• Assist with responses to relevant opportunities.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, sending out invitations, preparing meeting materials, and taking minutes for documentation.
• Participate in Research Community of Practice meetings and discussions, offering administrative and technical support.
• Undertake any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor related to learning, impact, or research support.

2. Programmes Support [50%]

• Assist in developing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning frameworks, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for programmes within the organization.
• Contribute to the development and submission of proposals, particularly in the MEL components, ensuring alignment with donor expectations and organizational goals.
• Support the organization and implementation of trainings for country offices’ MEL staff, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge for efficient MEL practices.
• Assist in various programme-related tasks, as directed by the MEL Manager, ensuring effective execution of programmatic activities aligned with MEL strategies.

Education and Experience

• Must have a minimum of a Diploma in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Economics, Public Health, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in manuscript preparation for publication and supporting of the research grant writing process/related field is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Excellent ability to listen, communicate, and collaborate effectively with country office focal points and team members.
• Strong facilitation skills, with an emphasis on supporting country offices through an inclusive, participatory approach.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.
• High levels of integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct in all interactions and responsibilities.