Internships M&E

How can you make a difference? Purpose of the internship: Under the guidance of the Director of ECW and the direct supervision of ECW Monitoring and Evaluation staff, the interns provide technical M&E, reporting, communications and operational support for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating qualitative and quantitative data and analysis, while learning about organizational processes that enable implementation of the ECW workplan. Specifically, the interns will be given a portfolio of ECW-supported programmes based on geographical locations, language ability, interests and/or thematic expertise. They will review, code, and analyze annual/final reports from those programmes as well as qualitative and quantitative datasets to support the production of ECW's 2025 annual results report (see previous publication:). Interns may also support other initiatives led by the M&E team related to monitoring, evaluation, learning and knowledge sharing. Main duties: 1. Support the design and drafting of the Annual Results Report by collecting, quality assuring, analyzing and synthesizing information across ECW programmes, including: Performing data quality checks of ECW-supported programme reports and results databases. Following up with ECW grantees and program managers on their results reporting when necessary. Coding qualitative data to assess the type and extent of changes in outcomes reported by ECW programmes. Contributing to drafting sections of the ECW annual results report on ECW strategic objectives and/or education outcomes. 2. Support knowledge synthesis and programme and organizational learning by: Conducting background research, literature reviews and mapping and analysis of reports and evaluations in education in emergencies on a global and/or country/crisis level. Conducting program reviews or mapping through the ECW's Availability of Evidence database and country evaluations to identify patterns, gaps, and opportunities for strengthening learning across the portfolio. Developing and implementing qualitative data-collection protocolsincluding semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and structured conversationsand conducting these interviews and learning conversations with partners to capture insights on programme implementation, results, and good practices. Supporting the design and facilitation of learning exchanges, webinars, and cross-country learning sessions to promote knowledge sharing across ECW teams and partners. Synthesizing findings into accessible learning products, including learning briefs, blogs, presentations, and other written materials. 3. Strengthen ECW data systems and information management by: Supporting the management of databases and/or tracking tools to improve the M&E team's ability to monitor the sharing and use of relevant knowledge products. Contribute to strengthening ECW's overall information management system, including supporting the rollout and testing of the new IM platform, identifying enhancements, and ensuring alignment with M&E processes, data standards, and user needs. 4. Assisting the M&E team with any other duties. When feasible, interns will also define a project midway through their internship and work with an individual staff member to implement it during their internship. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... Be at least 18 years old at the time of application. Be enrolled in a master's degree programme or have graduated from a bachelor's or master's degree within the past three years. Have an academic background in any of the following:Education, international humanitarian/development and/or social sciences.Quantitative and or qualitative data analysis skills: data cleaning and management, analysis, impact evaluation, applied statistics (using R, STATA, Excel, Power Query, Kobo). Have academic or professional experience in any of the following:Synthesizing information and drafting global level reports in English, preferably in education or education in emergency matters.Analytic skills (solid experience using Excel is required, candidates with experience using R, PowerQuery, and other data management and statistics software are encouraged to apply).Have lived experience in a low-middle income country. Be proficient in English (speaking, writing & reading) up to the highest standard. Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is a plus. Have no immediate relatives (e.g., father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office or in the ECW Secretariat. Are not disqualified under the UNICEF Child Safeguarding Personnel Standards (DHR/STANDARDS/2019/001), or as amended. Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to read ECW last annual and understand ECW is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all national, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. We expect remote online work to be the standard for this internship, but successful candidates must be able to commit to being online during Geneva/CET working hours. Office space is available in New York and Geneva based on discussion. Applicants who are in the USA or Switzerland at the time of application (for the US with a valid OPT/CPT if international student) are personally responsible for arranging any visa or immigration requirements, covering the entire period of their internship. The internship is full-time (35 hrs) and working hours are flexible and set-up in mutual discussion with the supervisor considering existing study commitments. Interns will be linked to the ECW Secretariat and M&E team in Geneva. Interns may take up to 2.5 days per month off work for any reason, including for medical reasons. The stipend will be reduced for any absence beyond this quota. Deadline for applications: December 19th, 2025, at midnight NY eastern standard time (EST) ECW is looking for five interns in total. Expected starting date: between February and March 2026. Preferred duration: at least 5 months (maximum of 6 months; 26 weeks). An internship may be terminated by either party, with a notice period of at least two weeks. Interns will receive a stipend based on their location. USD 1,700 per month in the following offices: New York, Geneva, and Copenhagen; or 70% of the monthly salary of the GS level 3 step 1 in all other the duty stations. ECW follows UNICEF's rules and regulations in human resources management. Applicants are encouraged to read the FAQs on the UNICEF Internship program – which apply also to ECW – available at these links: or For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF competencies required for this post are... Builds and maintains partnerships Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness Drive to achieve results for impact Innovates and embraces change Manages ambiguity and complexity Thinks and acts strategically Works collaboratively with others. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: . UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a , including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Remarks: UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 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