INTERNSHIP TEMBO MEAL SUPPORT

GENERAL CONTEXT

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

At its core, MSF is a civil society initiative, bringing together individuals committed to assisting other human beings in crisis. Each individual working with MSF does so out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. The global MSF movement is built around six operational directorates supported by more than 25 sections and offices worldwide.

Tembo is a learner-centered space that provides impactful and efficient digital learning and development opportunities, adapted for Global MSF Workforce to better contribute to MSF social mission — and aligned with MSF’s learning and organizational strategies.

MAIN PURPOSE

Develop and support the design and implementation of MSF Tembo’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework and mechanisms, strengthening program quality and organizational learning.

JOB OVERVIEW

The MEAL Support (Internship) assists Tembo in developing and operationalizing its MEAL framework and monitoring processes. The role contributes to building structured approaches for data collection, monitoring, learning, and accountability across Tembo’s activities. Under the supervision of the Support Officer, the Internship works closely with relevant team members to design tools, processes, and documentation that improve tracking of results and organizational performance. This position is primarily developmental and capacity-building in nature, offering hands-on experience in MEAL system design while supporting Tembo’s commitment to learning and transparency.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN TASKS

• Contribute to the development of Tembo’s MEAL framework to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, values, and programmatic needs.
• Support the design and documentation of monitoring systems, indicators, and tools to enable consistent tracking of activities, outputs, and outcomes in collaboration and under supervision of the Tembo Support Officer.
• Assist in establishing data collection and data management processes to ensure accuracy, reliability, and usability of program data in collaboration with the Tembo Data Analyst.
• Contribute to the development of accountability and feedback mechanisms about user experience, with a specific focus on field users.
• Support the integration of learning practices and lessons learned to improve program quality and organizational performance within Tembo team.
• Prepare and support reporting on MEAL-related findings and processes to ensure clear communication to the Tembo team.
• Prepare reports and support the development of presentation materials for external stakeholders
• Coordinate with the Support Officer and relevant team members to ensure coherence and practical application of MEAL processes and reporting across Tembo.

ROLE’S SPECIFIC ELEMENTS

• Internship position with a strong learning and capacity-building focus.
• Contribution to the foundational development of Tembo’s MEAL framework.
• Exposure to organizational learning and systems design processes.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Currently studying Communication, Humanitarian Cooperation, Learning & Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Organizational Learning, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience and/or familiarity with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.
• Interest in the humanitarian sector and/or previous experience in the NGO or non-profit sector.
• Basic understanding of MEAL concepts and frameworks.
• Basic data analysis and reporting skills.
• Solid digital skills (Word, Excel, PPT, Power BI, Mural, SharePoint etc…)
• Good organizational, analytical and planning skills.
• English mandatory. Working proficiency in Spanish and/or Arabic and/or French are a plus

CONDITIONS

• Based in Barcelona, Spain.
• Part-time position (20 hours / week).
• Conditions will be according to MSF internal “Internship policy” and will be formalized into an “Agreement” signed between MSF and the University detailing duties and obligations of each party.
• Support package: 1300€ gross per month based on a 40-hour working week (based on the MSF OCBA Internship Policy).
• Duration of position: 4 to 6 months.
• Starting date: March 2026.

Only candidates who are able to sign an internship agreement through an educational institution will be considered

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.
• Closing date: March 8th, 2026, 23:59 CET (Central European Time).

MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.

Médecins Sans Frontières, as a responsible employer, under the¨Ley General de la Discapacidad de 2013 (LGD)¨ invite those persons with a recognized disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above-mentioned position.