The Gender and Justice Unit (GJU) is inviting applications for the MEAL Intern position based in Lilongwe, Malawi. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date on November 6, 2026. Review the detailed requirements and application guidelines provided below to ensure your submission is complete. Please ensure to mention you found this opportunity on NyasaJobs.com website when submitting your CV and application to the employer or when making online applications for organizations.
The Gender and Justice Unit (GJU)
Position: MEAL Intern
Location: Lilongwe Office
Reports to: MEAL Coordinator
Full/Part Time: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Fixed Term/Casual: Short term – 6 months (with possible extension)
The Gender and Justice Unit (GJU) is looking for a MEAL Intern to support the project team in tracking progress against agreed outputs, outcomes, and planned activities, ensuring that monitoring and reporting processes contribute to the effective implementation of projects at GJU. The Intern will assist with data collection, data management, reporting, and documentation of project results and lessons learned.
The MEAL Intern will work under the direct supervision of the MEAL Coordinator and will collaborate closely
with the Legal team, and Project Manager to support the implementation of projects monitoring and evaluation framework and related data management systems.
About the Role
The intern will support the MEAL function by:
- Assisting in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Assisting in the development and updating of data collection tools, including digital data collection tools.
- Conduct data entry, cleaning, and preliminary analysis for EmpowerLine and paralegal programme data
- Assisting in conducting Data Quality Assurance (DQA) processes, including verification and validation of field data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
- Supporting the documentation of lessons learned and best practices from project implementation activities.
- Assisting with preparing reports and presentations on findings.
- Assisting in monitoring programme activities.
- Assisting with reviewing performance indicators.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- University degree in Information Systems, Statistics, Development Studies or related Social sciences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of statistical software packages i.e. Excel, R, Kobo, CommCare, STATA & SPSS.
- Prior experience is not a requirement but an added advantage
The Ideal Candidate Should Have The Following
- Commitment to accuracy and data integrity
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with facility personnel
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong time-management and multitasking abilities.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Updated CV
- Cover Letter – Max 1 Page
Send your application to: info@genderandjustice.org🗓 Deadline: 6 th November, 2026
Please include “MEAL Intern Application” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Safeguarding and Values Statement.
The Gender and Justice Unit (GJU) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all people we
work with, especially women, children, and vulnerable communities. We uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of abuse, exploitation, harassment, and discrimination.
GJU is an equal opportunity employer and strongly values integrity, professionalism, inclusion, accountability, and respect for human rights. All successful candidates will be expected to adhere to GJU’s Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and organisational values.
Recruitment for this position will include appropriate background and reference checks.
The Executive Director
The Gender and Justice Unit
Private Bag B324, Lilongwe
To apply for this job email your details to info@genderandjustice.org