M&E Intern

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

The MERL Intern will support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) team in data collection, analysis, reporting, and learning activities across Plan International Cameroon programmes. The role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in monitoring project performance, ensuring data quality, and contributing to evidence-based decision-making and organizational learning.

The Individual

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented recent graduate or final-year student with at least a Bachelor's Degree (BAC+3) in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.

The ideal candidate should have good analytical and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and an interest in data management and reporting. Familiarity with digital data collection tools such as KoboToolbox, ODK, or Google Forms is an asset. Fluency in French is required, while knowledge of English is an added advantage.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be aged 26 years or below.

Please follow this link for a full role profile:  Merl intern JD YDE_BTA_NDERE.pdf

Location: Yaoundé, Bertoua, Ngaoundere

Type of Role: Internship 

Reports to: MERL  Manager,  Sponsorship MERL Coordinator, MERL Assistant

Grade: N/A

Closing Date: 16th  September 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.