MEL Database Intern (Female only)

The Hunger Project (THP) is a global, non-profit, strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. THP believes in a world where every woman, man and child can lead a healthy, fulfilling life of self-reliance and dignity; and works towards that goal by pioneering sustainable strategies for gender-focused and Integrated Community Led Development, which is the process of working together to create and achieve locally owned visions and goals. THP-E is implementing projects in rural areas of Ethiopia since 2004 and currently seeking qualified candidates for an internship position:

MEL Intern

Length of Internship: 6 Months

Intern Worksite: Addis Ababa

Required Number: One

Application Deadline: August 10, 2026

Position Summary

THP-E Responsibilities

For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive:

• Working Station
• All required office supplies
• Transport Allowance
• Per Diem and lodging coverage during field visit
• Coverage of Transportation expenses during field visit
• Certificate of completion and an official professional recommendation letter.

The Intern responsibilities

• The intern will be responsible for covering all personal expenses incurred during the internship, including:
• Transport to and from the office;

Medical expenses and any required insurance coverage

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, the intern will have developed the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Gained practical knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) principles, results-based management approaches, logical frameworks (LogFrames), performance indicators, and reporting structures commonly used in international development and humanitarian programs.
• Developed hands-on experience in database management, including database design, maintenance, data validation, organization, and application of data management best practices to support program monitoring activities.
• Acquired practical skills in SQL and NoSQL database management, including data querying, extraction, transformation, validation, and management of structured and semi-structured datasets.
• Strengthened communication and teamwork skills by collaborating with program, MEL, and Support teams to support data-driven decision-making and project implementation.
• Developed strong analytical, problem-solving, data management, and professional communication skills while adhering to organizational data governance and confidentiality standards.

 

Deliverables

Key Responsibilities

Database Maintenance & Data Entry Support (40%)

• Maintain THP-E’s centralized project databases (Relational and Hybrid SQL).
• Clean and process nested JSON data exports from mobile platforms (KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare).
• Structure qualitative field elements like narrative text and beneficiary feedback.
• Verify historical indicator trends and manage time-series database entries.

Mobile Data Collection & Form Configuration (20%)

• Program mobile survey forms using XLS Form scripting for KoboToolbox/ODK.
• Troubleshoot form validation errors, skip logic, and deployment bugs.
• Configure offline-first mobile sync workflows for remote field areas.

Data Quality Assurance & Cleaning (20%)

• Perform routine data audits to eliminate duplicates, outliers, and missing indicators.
• Collaborate with field officers to resolve validation anomalies before data syncing.
• Maintain clear database metadata, system codebooks, and data dictionaries.

Reporting & Visualization (15%)

• Run database queries to compile weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports.
• Support automated data pipelines feeding into Power BI, Tableau, or Looker Studio.
• Generate localized data visualizations to map stakeholder networks and program coverage.

Administrative Support (5%)

• Photocopy, scan, digitize, and archive MEL documents to ensure proper record management and accessibility.
• Maintain accurate and organized physical and electronic archives of MEL-related documents in accordance with document retention policies.
• Support efficient document management by ensuring timely filing, storage, and retrieval of records.

CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in MEAL, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or Data Science.
2. Demonstrated understanding of data management and field research.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
4. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, integrity, and a high level of accuracy.
5. A letter of recommendation from a university attesting to the candidate’s personal integrity, reliability, and sense of responsibility.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong willingness to learn and develop professional skills with an exceptional eye for detail.
• Ability to understand SQL fundamentals, including designing basic database tables, defining and managing keys, and writing SQL queries.
• Basic understanding mobile data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, ODK, or CommCare), data analysis tools (SPSS, Stata/R), familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), knowledge of NoSQL databases, data pipelines, and cloud-based data repositories (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, BigQuery, and Snowflake) is added value
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.