Monitoring Intern (USAID Learns – Social Impact)

Social Impact (SI) is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Project Objective

SI is implementing the new USAID/Vietnam Learns Contract. The scope of the five-year project is to support USAID/Vietnam staff and its implementing partners to implement more efficient, effective, and sustainable programs by (1) improving staff P knowledge and skills in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) and Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA); (2) advancing evidence-informed decision-making; (3) strengthening strategic collaboration between staff and local stakeholders.

Position Description

SI seeks to hire a full-time Monitoring Intern to the 12-month Internship program at USAID-Learns starting in October 2022.

Selection Criteria

Recent university graduate with a bachelor’s or a master’s degree (no more than 2 years ago).
Keen interest in contributing to sustainable development goals and monitoring for development projects.
Strong ability to pay attention to details, while remaining agile, quick-thinking, creative, and proactive.
Good learners and proactive
Good English and Vietnamese reading and writing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, communication and collaboration skills.
Strong data visualization skills – including demonstrable design knowledge, such as layout, typography, color, interaction design and familiar with design/Adobe tools, experience in storytelling with data is strongly preferred, but not required.
Strong analytical skills is a plus.
Experience in using MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is a plus.

Interns will be expected to:

Assist the execution of Monitoring team’s tasks, which possibly include but not limited to:

Participate in and support Data Quality Assessment (DQA) process for USAID’s implementing partners.
Assist in data calculation, analysis, and reporting for some indicators of USAID Learns.
Provide logistical and organizing support for events the Monitoring team either leads or supports
When necessary, help translate Monitoring documents and training materials into Vietnamese
Help organize all internal Monitoring team meetings/events and take notes.
Actively support all team knowledge management needs & ongoing quality control (SharePoint and Google Drive).
When appropriate, support a variety of data-visualization efforts - transforming data sets, quantitative and qualitative analysis into compelling visuals, improved visualization of materials and the execution of new initiatives.
When appropriate, assist in reviewing project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) plans for USAID-funded development projects.
Overall, remain flexible and adaptive to emerging needs with the aim of becoming skilled and experienced enough to assume a junior Monitoring Officer role (see more details below), once the internship ends.

By the end of the assignment the intern will be expected to have:

Become fully conversant about USAID Learns’ processes, approaches and all related tools, specifically in areas of MEL and CLA.
Become conversant about relevant USAID policy and requirements, especially on monitoring and reporting.
Be skilled enough to independently and qualitatively execute all foundational monitoring tasks (all day-to-day tasks typically assigned to USAID Monitoring & Learning Officers), as well as actively promote approaches in support to adaptive management.

Terms of the internship

Duration: up to 12 months
Remuneration: A stipend of VND 11,600,000 per month
Benefits: social and health insurance according to the local labor law, telephone allowance, Tet Bonus, paid leave and holiday.

The closing date for application: October 09, 2022. Selection and interview will be performed constantly and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To apply, please merge both your CV and a cover letter (one-page briefly outlining your qualifications, motivations for applying) into one pdf file and submit it through the online portal. => APPLY HERE

SI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

Interviews may include a practical test or skill-based demonstration