Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Intern at African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)
The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is a
regional non-profit research and policy Institute established in 2010 to help
bridge the gaps between research, policy and practice in development efforts in
Africa. Our primary purpose is to contribute to sustainable development through
the use of evidence and advocacy to strengthen political commitment and
resource allocation for development issues; informing the design and implementation
of effective interventions; and strengthening governance and accountability
structures for tracking development challenges in Africa. For further details
about AFIDEP and its work, please refer to www.afidep.org.
AFIDEP seeks to recruit a highly capable M&E intern to
join its team on a fixed-term contract. The M&E Intern will assist in
implementing AFIDEP’s Institutional Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. This
role is critical in supporting the collection, analysis, and reporting of data
across projects, thematic programmes and functional departments to ensure the
achievement of institutional strategic objectives.
Position: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Intern
Key Responsibilities
- Support
data collection efforts for M&E across all thematic programmes,
projects and functional departments
- Ensure
data accuracy and integrity for effective monitoring and evaluation of the
institutional strategic objectives
- Assist
in the analysis of data to track the performance of the programmes,
projects and functional departments
- Assist
in updating the Reporting Matrix to reflect progress on various projects
in the ERP system
- Assist
in consolidating and drafting reports based on the collected data and tracking
progress and performance of the programmes, projects and functional
departments in line with the institutional strategic objectives
- Ensure
clarity and coherence in the presentation of outcomes and impacts emerging
from the quantitative and qualitative data across programmes, projects and
functions.
- Perform
any other tasks as assigned from time to time
Skills and Qualifications
- Master’s
degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Statistics,
Economics, or a related field.
- Strong
analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis
software, and report writing.
- Excellent
communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability
to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Experience
using the ERP System for M&E data management is an advantage.
- Commitment
to the values and mission of AFIDEP
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter and
detailed CV (including three referees) to recruitment@afidep.org by 1st June
2026, quoting “Monitoring and Evaluation Intern” in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Executive Assistant at African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)
The Executive Assistant will manage executive priorities,
coordinate high-level engagements, support governance and senior management
processes, and ensure timely flow of information across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategically
manage the Executive Director’s schedule, correspondence, meetings, and
travel to optimise time and institutional priorities.
- Act as
a central coordination point for the Executive Director’s Office, ensuring
follow-through on delegated actions and strategic commitments.
- Prepare,
review, and manage confidential briefs, reports, presentations, and
correspondence for the Executive Director.
- Coordinate
Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings, including agenda setting,
documentation, minute-taking, and tracking of strategic action points.
- Provide
governance support to the Board of Directors, including coordination of
meetings, documentation, minutes, and follow-up on action points.
- Support
the Executive Director’s internal and external engagements through
high-quality communications and briefing materials.
- Support
the Resource Mobilization Manager in coordinating resource mobilization
efforts
- Maintain
robust information management systems for executive and governance
records.
- Uphold
the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and stakeholder
management.
- Provide
limited office and administrative support as required to ensure seamless
executive operations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s
degree in Business Administration, Communications, Strategic Management,
Project Management, or a related field.
- At
least five (5) years’ experience supporting senior executives in complex,
fast-paced environments.
- Strong
strategic coordination, writing, reporting, and organisational skills.
- Excellent
judgment, time management, communication, and travel coordination skills.
- Proven
ability to manage competing priorities and anticipate executive needs.
- Experience
working in multicultural and multi-stakeholder environments.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter and
detailed CV (including three referees) to recruitment@afidep.org by 17
April 2026, quoting “Executive Assistant” in
the subject line.