STOOS Consulting Opens M&E and Research Projects Internship for Recent Graduates and Students
STOOS Consulting is inviting recent graduates and undergraduate students to apply for its M&E and Research Projects Intern opportunity. The internship provides an opportunity for emerging professionals to gain practical experience in project management, research, monitoring and evaluation while working with a consultancy supporting humanitarian and development organisations across multiple regions.
The opportunity is particularly suited to candidates interested in the humanitarian, development and social impact sectors who want to build practical experience working on international projects.
Applications are open until 30 September 2026, although candidates are encouraged to apply early because applications and interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis.
About STOOS Consulting
STOOS Consulting works with humanitarian and development organisations to deliver solutions designed to create sustainable and measurable impact.
The consultancy operates extensively across the MENA region, Africa and Europe, working with organisations including IOM, GIZ, Save the Children and Concern Worldwide.
Its work spans a wide range of sectors, including:
- Health
- Nutrition
- Education
- WASH
- Rule of Law
- Emergency Response
- Mine Action
- Gender
- Climate
STOOS also specialises in research and development, needs assessments and data collection, third-party monitoring and evaluation, economic empowerment and entrepreneurship.
The internship provides an opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain exposure to this diverse portfolio of work.
About the Internship
The M&E and Research Projects Intern will join the Projects Team and support the management and implementation of ongoing consultancy projects.
Depending on the intern’s experience, interests and capabilities, responsibilities may develop over time.
The internship combines project administration, coordination, research and analytical tasks. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to projects involving humanitarian and development organisations.
For candidates who demonstrate strong performance, there may be opportunities to take greater responsibility for selected projects and tasks.
Project Management Responsibilities
A major component of the internship involves supporting the day-to-day management of projects.
Interns will assist with administrative and coordination tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing meeting notes and organising project folders.
They will also support project managers with preparing and updating important project documents.
These responsibilities may include:
- Preparing work plans.
- Updating project timelines.
- Maintaining project trackers.
- Tracking project deliverables.
- Supporting internal coordination.
- Facilitating communication between project stakeholders.
- Preparing project documentation.
- Supporting consultants with company procedures.
These activities can help interns develop practical project management and organisational skills that are valuable across the development and humanitarian sectors.
Opportunity to Manage Projects
As interns gain experience, they may be given responsibility for managing a small portfolio of projects independently.
This could involve tracking deliverables, guiding consultants on STOOS practices, identifying and solving problems, and facilitating coordination between internal team members.
This progression means the internship can offer more than basic administrative experience.
Strong performers may have the opportunity to demonstrate project management, communication, problem-solving and relationship management abilities while working on real consultancy assignments.
Research and M&E Exposure
The position also offers opportunities to support research and monitoring and evaluation activities when relevant assignments are available.
Interns may contribute to tasks such as:
- Desk reviews.
- Key informant interviews (KIIs).
- Data analysis.
- Research support.
- Monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Project documentation.
- Learning and evidence-related tasks.
The availability of these assignments may vary depending on STOOS’s project portfolio.
For students or recent graduates interested in research, evaluation and evidence-based development, this exposure could provide valuable insight into how consulting projects are implemented in practice.
Who Should Apply?
The internship is aimed at recent graduates and undergraduate students who are interested in project management, research, humanitarian work and international development.
Applicants should have a strong interest in the development, humanitarian or social impact sector.
Candidates should also be comfortable working independently while collaborating with colleagues and external stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
The position may be particularly relevant for students studying or graduates from fields connected to international development, social sciences, public policy, project management, research, economics, humanitarian studies or related disciplines.
Skills and Qualifications
STOOS is looking for candidates with strong organisational and communication abilities.
Key requirements include:
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Strong editing and writing skills.
- Excellent organisational abilities.
- High attention to detail.
- Adaptability.
- Strong time management.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Understanding of the development, humanitarian or social impact sector.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
- Ability to collaborate remotely.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word.
Because interns may need to manage their own schedules and coordinate with different stakeholders, reliability and the ability to work independently are also important.
Preferred Skills
Some skills are not mandatory but could strengthen an applicant’s profile.
STOOS considers the following particularly useful:
- Experience with project management.
- Experience with relationship management.
- Previous work in the development or humanitarian sector.
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.
- Knowledge of primary research.
- Experience with GIS.
- Experience with Power BI.
- Fluency in additional languages.
Additional languages that may be useful include Arabic, Ukrainian and French, particularly because STOOS operates across regions where these languages are relevant.
Candidates do not necessarily need to have all of the preferred skills. They should instead highlight relevant experience and demonstrate their willingness to learn.
Working in a Multicultural Remote Environment
The internship provides exposure to a multicultural working environment.
Interns will work with professionals and stakeholders from different geographical and cultural backgrounds. This requires strong communication, adaptability and collaboration.
Remote working also means interns must be able to manage schedules and responsibilities independently.
Strong time management and organisation will therefore be important throughout the six-month internship.
Internship Duration and Compensation
The internship lasts six months, with full-time engagement expected and required.
Importantly, STOOS describes the position as an unpaid internship.
However, the organisation notes that one-time compensation may be offered at the end of the internship based on performance outcomes.
Candidates should therefore carefully consider the full-time, unpaid nature of the opportunity before applying.
Despite the lack of guaranteed regular compensation, the position could provide practical experience for individuals seeking to build their early-career profile in development consulting, research, project management or humanitarian programming.
Rolling Applications
Although the listed closing date is 30 September 2026, candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
STOOS is reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and interviews will also be conducted on a rolling basis.
This means candidates who wait until the final deadline may miss the opportunity if suitable applicants are selected earlier.
Early application is therefore recommended for students and graduates who meet the requirements.
How to Apply
The application process is relatively straightforward.
Interested candidates should complete the short online application survey and upload their CV.
Applications should be submitted through the STOOS application form.
Candidates should ensure that their CV clearly highlights relevant academic experience, internships, volunteer work, research projects, technical skills and any exposure to humanitarian or development work.
Applicants with experience in Excel, Word, research, M&E, project coordination, GIS or Power BI should make these skills easy to identify on their CV.
What Interns Could Gain
The internship could provide valuable practical exposure to several areas of professional development.
Interns may develop skills in:
- Project coordination.
- Research.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
- Data analysis.
- Stakeholder communication.
- Technical writing.
- Project documentation.
- Remote collaboration.
- Time management.
- Consultancy operations.
- Humanitarian and development programming.
Working alongside experienced consultants can also help interns understand how international development and humanitarian projects are designed, managed and evaluated.
Key Details at a Glance
Position: M&E and Research Projects Intern
Organisation: STOOS Consulting
Experience level: 0–2 years / students and recent graduates
Duration: Six months
Work arrangement: Remote
Commitment: Full-time
Compensation: Unpaid; one-time compensation may be offered based on performance outcomes
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Application: Online survey and CV
Languages: English required; Arabic, Ukrainian and French advantageous
Preferred skills: M&E, research, GIS and Power BI
Final Thoughts
The STOOS Consulting internship offers students and recent graduates an opportunity to gain practical experience at the intersection of project management, research, monitoring and evaluation and humanitarian development consulting.
The opportunity is particularly relevant for individuals who want to move beyond academic learning and gain exposure to real-world consultancy projects involving international development and humanitarian organisations.
While applicants should carefully consider that the internship is unpaid and requires a full-time six-month commitment, the experience could help early-career professionals develop practical skills and strengthen their CVs.
Candidates who are organised, detail-oriented, comfortable working remotely and passionate about development or humanitarian work are encouraged to consider applying early.
With applications reviewed on a rolling basis, interested candidates should submit their CV and application as soon as possible rather than waiting for the 30 September 2026 deadline.
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