MEAL Intern (curricular – full remote)

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: MEAL Intern (curricular – full remote)

Code: SR-00-9772

Duty station: remote modality

Starting date: 15/09/2025

Contract duration: 4 months

Reporting to: HQ MEAL Advisor

Functional Supervisor: n/a

Supervision of: n/a

Type of Duty Station: Non-family duty station

General context of the project

INTERSOS is a humanitarian organisation that works all over the world, bringing assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters, and armed conflicts. With its humanitarian operators, INTERSOS intervenes to timely and effectively meet the needs of people in crisis, with particular attention to vulnerable groups, such as women and children. Over the years, INTERSOS has developed activities in multiple sectors, such as protection and psychosocial support, primary health care, distribution of essential goods, shelter, water and sanitation, and education.

In this context, it is crucial for INTERSOS to be able to monitor that its activities proceed as planned, to adjust them if needed, to evaluate their impact, and to be a transparent and accountable Organisation to both its staff and the people it assists, as well as to all donors and stakeholders. To guarantee this, it is part of INTERSOS’ strategy to focus on improving Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) policies and practices at both HQ and field levels.

The MEAL intern will work with the HQ MEAL Advisor to actively support INTERSOS Missions in the set up of efficient MEAL systems, according to the Global guidelines and directions. Specifically, the focus will be on ensuring that each Mission’s MEAL Unit has access to, and is trained in the use of, the standard set of resources and documents necessary to implement the Minimum Standards in MEAL and Information Management (IM), as foreseen by the INTERSOS Strategic Plan 2022-2025.

General purpose of the position

At the end of the period, the MEAL intern will acquire a good knowledge of how a humanitarian organisation such as INTERSOS functions, with specific attention to the role of MEAL throughout the project life cycle.

Furthermore, direct involvement in supporting the Missions’ MEAL Units will allow the MEAL intern to better understand the different tasks that a MEAL person is required to do to support an efficient and accountable implementation of humanitarian programmes, as well as the various interactions with other units and departments, such as Grants and Technical Units.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

The MEAL intern will work with the HQ MEAL Advisor to ensure regular support is provided to INTERSOS Missions’ MEAL Units by:

• Providing presentations and training sessions on how to properly implement the Minimum Standards in MEAL and IM, according to the related internal Manual and guidelines.
• Maintaining the INTERSOS MEAL & IM Portal updated with the most recent resources gathered from the field, such as MEAL exercises and analyses, internal and external evaluations, and other documents compliant with the global recommendations that can support other Missions as best practices and examples.
• Supporting the follow-up of each Misison’s Reality Check Matrix, the monitoring tools used to check the degree of implementation of the Minimum Standards.
• Maintaining updated internal dashboards on INTERSOS ongoing projects and providing regular snapshots on the current status of operations, according to defined internal indicators.
• Supporting the internal collaboration with the IM Unit and the Programmes Dpt, to ensure regular exchanges on improving MEAL & IM tools and approaches, based on the feedback collected by the field colleagues.
• Liaising with Missions’ staff to collect data relevant to internal or external communications, fundraising, and advocacy purposes.
• Any other relevant task as may be required.

Required profile and experience

Education

• Degree/Master’s in social sciences

Professional Experience

• Previous volunteering and/or internship experiences in non-profit organisations will be evaluated positively.

Professional Requirements

• IT basic tools knowledge required, and familiarity with Office and communication tools
• Data analysis and data visualisation tools knowledge preferred

Languages

• English proficiency
• Good knowledge of French and Italian is an asset

Personal Requirements

• Flexibility
• Analytical skills
• Attention to details
• Discretion
• Proactiveness
• Organisational skills
• Strong motivation for the humanitarian cause and sharing of INTERSOS Mission

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/lavora-con-noi-internship/#intersos-vacancies-intern/vacancy-details/67b895f60b1b3e0bee0ed186/

Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password and citizenship), sign-up and apply by attaching your CV in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references: two line managers and one HR referent. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.