- Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Internships – Education Cannot Wait (ECW)
- Announcement: Batch Recruitment (5 Interns)
- Location: Remote (Primary) / Geneva or New York Office Space Available
- Employment Type: Full-Time Internship (35 Hours/Week – Flexible)
- Number of Vacancies: 5
- Reporting To: ECW Monitoring and Evaluation Team (Geneva)
- Application Deadline: December 19, 2025 (Midnight NY EST)
- Category/Department: Research / Planning / Monitoring and Evaluation / Education in Emergencies
- Stipend: USD 1,700 Monthly (Geneva/NY/Copenhagen) or 70% GS-3 Step 1 elsewhere + Up to 2.5 Days/Month Leave
Introduction
Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the UN global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises hosted by UNICEF, is recruiting 5 Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Interns through batch recruitment to support data analysis, reporting, and knowledge synthesis for the 2025 Annual Results Report and other initiatives. Interns will review programme reports, code qualitative/quantitative data, conduct research, support learning exchanges, and strengthen information systems.
Requiring enrollment in Master’s (or recent Bachelor’s/Master’s graduate within 3 years), background in education/humanitarian/social sciences, quantitative/qualitative analysis skills (Excel required; R/PowerQuery/STATA advantage), and lived experience in LMIC preferred, this 5–6 month full-time internship (remote with Geneva/NY office option) offers USD 1,700 monthly stipend (or local equivalent) and flexible hours. Ideal for passionate, analytical students eager to contribute to education in crises, this opportunity aligns with Vision 2030’s inclusive education goals. Join ECW’s mission to reach crisis-affected children!
About Education Cannot Wait (ECW)
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is the first global multilateral fund dedicated to education for children/youth (3–18) in emergencies/protracted crises. Launched in 2016, ECW inspires political commitment, catalyzes resources, facilitates joint programming, empowers local partners, and strengthens quality/accountability.
Hosted by UNICEF with independent governance, ECW’s Secretariat in Geneva drives investments transforming lives in crisis contexts.
ECW fosters a culture of impact, equity, and innovation, with remote/flexible work. For Interns, ECW provides mentorship, real-world M&E experience, and contribution to global reporting in a diverse, inclusive team.
Purpose of the Internship
Under guidance of ECW Director and direct supervision of M&E staff, interns provide technical support for data collection/analysis/dissemination while learning organizational processes enabling ECW workplan implementation.
Interns manage portfolio of ECW programmes (by geography/language/thematic expertise), review/code reports/datasets for 2025 Annual Results Report, conduct research, support learning, and strengthen data systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Support 2025 Annual Results Report
- Data quality checks of programme reports/databases.
- Follow-up with grantees/managers on reporting.
- Code qualitative data for outcome changes.
- Draft sections on strategic objectives/education outcomes.
- Knowledge Synthesis & Learning
- Background research/literature reviews on EiE.
- Program reviews/mapping via evidence database.
- Qualitative data collection (interviews/FGDs).
- Design/facilitate learning exchanges/webinars.
- Synthesize findings into briefs/blogs/presentations.
- Data Systems & Information Management
- Manage databases/tracking tools for knowledge products.
- Support rollout/testing of new IM platform.
- Other Duties as assigned (possible individual project mid-internship).
To Qualify
- At least 18 years old.
- Enrolled in Master’s OR graduated Bachelor’s/Master’s within past 3 years.
- Academic background in education, humanitarian/development, social sciences.
- Quantitative/qualitative analysis (solid Excel; R/PowerQuery/STATA advantage).
- Academic/professional experience synthesizing reports (EiE advantage).
- Lived experience in LMIC preferred.
- Fluent English (highest standard); French/Spanish plus.
- No immediate relatives in UNICEF/ECW.
- Not disqualified under UNICEF Child Safeguarding.
UNICEF Competencies
Builds/maintains partnerships, self/ethical awareness, results drive, innovation/change, ambiguity management, strategic thinking, collaborative work.
Terms & Conditions
- Duration: At least 5 months (max 6 months/26 weeks).
- Start: February–March 2026.
- Hours: Full-time 35 hrs/week (flexible with studies).
- Work: Primarily remote (online during CET hours); office space Geneva/NY available.
- Leave: Up to 2.5 days/month (any reason).
- Stipend: USD 1,700/month (Geneva/NY/Copenhagen) or 70% GS-3 Step 1 elsewhere.
- Visa/Immigration: Applicant responsibility (USA/Switzerland).
How to Apply
Apply now for M&E Internships at Education Cannot Wait (ECW).
Submit via UNICEF Jobs: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/588321/batch-recruitment-internships-me-education-cannot-wait-ecw-hosted-fund-genevany-remote-6-months-req588321 by December 19, 2025 (Midnight NY EST).
Read ECW 2024 Annual Results Report before applying.
ECW committed to diversity/inclusion – all backgrounds encouraged, including persons with disabilities.
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Expert Tips for Success as M&E Intern at Education Cannot Wait (ECW): A Shortlister’s Perspective
As a recruiter shortlisting for ECW’s 5 M&E Internships, I prioritize applications that demonstrate EiE passion, data analysis skills, and report synthesis experience in humanitarian contexts. With high competition for these prestigious remote roles, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your Master’s enrollment and Excel/R skills.
Tip 1: Lead with Quantified Data/Report Achievement
Why It Works: Recruiters seek analytical contributors—50% of shortlists go to candidates with data/report metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Analyzed 50 EiE datasets with 95% insight for report”) grabs attention, proving your synthesis.
CV Example:
“Analyzed 50 EiE datasets as Student candidate with 95% report insight.”
Why: This showcases your analysis, aligning with ECW’s annual report needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As Master’s humanitarian student, I coded 30 qualitative reports with 90% outcome mapping, preparing me for ECW’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s coding needs.
Interview Example:
“As Student, I synthesized 40 findings quarterly with 92% draft quality, aligning with ECW’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your synthesis with metrics.
How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with a data/insight metric. Include “M&E Intern ECW” and “EiE analysis” in your CV and cover letter. Practice a 30-second interview story. Attach a redacted report sample.
Tip 2: Highlight Enrollment/Recent Graduation Status
Why It Works: Eligibility tied to current Master’s or recent grad—recruiters verify first.
CV Example:
“Currently enrolled Master’s International Development (final semester) – eligible within 3 years post-grad.”
Why: This proves eligibility, aligning with ECW’s academic needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As active Master’s student/recent graduate, I’m eager to apply theory to ECW’s crises impact.”
Why: It links status to the job’s learning needs.
Interview Example:
“As enrolled student, I’m ready to contribute fresh insights to ECW’s 2025 report.”
Why: This story highlights eligibility.
How to Do It: Bold enrollment/graduation + institution in CV top. Attach enrollment letter/transcript.
Tip 3: Demonstrate Quantitative Skills with Tool Example
Why It Works: Solid Excel required; R/PowerQuery/STATA advantage—recruiters prioritize tool pros.
CV Example:
“Analyzed datasets with R/Excel/PowerQuery for 50 reports with 95% accuracy.”
Why: This quantifies skill, aligning with ECW’s data cleaning needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As Excel/R proficient, I cleaned 200 datasets with 90% management, preparing me for ECW’s requirements.”
Why: It connects to the job’s quantitative needs.
Interview Example:
“As Student, I visualized 40 metrics quarterly with 92% insight.”
Why: This story emphasizes skill with metrics.
How to Do It: Include “Quantitative Skills & Tools Proficiency” section. List specific tools with examples.
Tip 4: Highlight Qualitative Coding with Outcome Example
Why It Works: Coding qualitative data for outcomes is core—recruiters prioritize coders.
CV Example:
“Coded qualitative data from 100 reports as Student candidate identifying 95% outcome changes.”
Why: This quantifies coding, aligning with ECW’s qualitative needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I assessed 50 changes with 90% synthesis, preparing me for ECW’s requirements.”
Why: It connects to the job’s extent of changes needs.
Interview Example:
“As Student, I coded 40 narratives quarterly with 92% patterns.”
Why: This story emphasizes coding with metrics.
How to Do It: Include “Qualitative Coding & Outcome Assessment” section.
Tip 5: Demonstrate Report Drafting with Synthesis Example
Why It Works: Drafting report sections is key—recruiters prioritize drafters.
CV Example:
“Drafted 30 report sections synthesizing global EiE data.”
Why: This quantifies drafting, aligning with ECW’s draft needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I wrote 50 briefs with 95% clarity.”
Why: It connects to the job’s sections needs.
Interview Example:
“As Student, I contributed 40 drafts quarterly with 92% quality.”
Why: This story emphasizes drafting with metrics.
How to Do It: Include “Report Drafting & Synthesis Clarity” section. Attach sample.
Tip 6: Highlight LMIC Lived Experience
Why It Works: Lived experience in low-middle income country preferred—recruiters prioritize contextual understanding.
CV Example:
“Lived experience in Kenya/Uganda – supported 50 community education initiatives.”
Why: This shows context, aligning with ECW’s crises focus.
Cover Letter Example:
“As LMIC native, I understand EiE barriers firsthand.”
Why: It connects to the job’s preferred needs.
Interview Example:
“As from crisis-affected area, I bring authentic perspective to ECW’s work.”
Why: This story emphasizes experience.
How to Do It: Include “LMIC Lived Experience & Contextual Insight” section.
Tip 7: Demonstrate Learning Exchange Support with Facilitation Example
Why It Works: Supporting learning exchanges/webinars is valued—recruiters prioritize facilitators.
CV Example:
“Facilitated 20 learning sessions as Student candidate with 95% knowledge sharing.”
Why: This quantifies facilitation, aligning with ECW’s design needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I hosted 30 webinars with 90% participation.”
Why: It connects to the job’s facilitate needs.
Interview Example:
“As Student, I promoted 40 exchanges quarterly with 92% dissemination.”
Why: This story emphasizes facilitation with metrics.
How to Do It: Include “Learning Exchange Support & Facilitation Participation” section.
Tip 8: Highlight Information Management with Database Example
Why It Works: Supporting IM platform/rollout is operational—recruiters prioritize managers.
CV Example:
“Managed databases for 200 knowledge products as Student candidate.”
Why: This quantifies management, aligning with ECW’s strengthen needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I tested 30 platforms with 95% alignment.”
Why: It connects to the job’s rollout needs.
Interview Example:
“As Student, I enhanced 40 systems quarterly with 92% user needs.”
Why: This story emphasizes management with metrics.
How to Do It: Include “Information Management & Database Alignment” section.
Tip 9: Demonstrate Remote Flexibility with Timezone Example
Why It Works: Remote with CET hours required—recruiters prioritize flexible.
CV Example:
“Worked remote across timezones with 100% CET availability.”
Why: This quantifies flexibility, aligning with ECW’s online needs.
Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I committed to CET hours with 95% presence.”
Why: It connects to the job’s Geneva needs.
Interview Example:
“As Student, I collaborated 40 CET sessions quarterly.”
Why: This story emphasizes flexibility.
How to Do It: Include “Remote Flexibility & CET Commitment” section.
Tip 10: Craft a Concise, EiE-Passion Talk
Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize interns who convey EiE-passion and alignment with ECW’s crises mission. A 1-minute talk makes you memorable.
CV Summary:
“EiE-driven M&E Intern candidate with Master’s Education, 95% data insight, passionate about ECW’s crises children.”
Why: This sets a strong tone.
Cover Letter Closing:
“With analytical excellence and LMIC insight, I’m committed to ECW’s transformative results.”
Why: It conveys passion.
Interview Talk:
“As Student, I analyzed 92% crises data, ready to power ECW’s 2025 impact.”
Why: This talk connects experience to ECW’s needs.
How to Do It: Rehearse passion for EiE/crises. Reference Annual Results Report.
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