Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Intern (BioGov)
Project Name: Biodiversity Governance Innovation Programme (BioGov)
Job Type: Full-time, unpaid internship
Location of Position: Paramaribo, Suriname (hybrid/remote arrangements possible; accommodation can be made for students currently enrolled in school)
Reporting to: BioGov Field Project Manager, Alinea International Paramaribo office
Remuneration: Unpaid internship (travel and communication stipend to be provided)
Indicative LOE/Time Frame: Full time, 1 October 2026 – 31 January 2027 (4-6 months / 16-24 weeks)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Application Instructions:
- A cover letter is mandatory to be considered. Cover letters should effectively align your skills and experiences with the specific job responsibilities outlined in the position’s description, demonstrating your aptitude and enthusiasm for the role and your current availability.
- Click the “Apply Now” link to upload your cover letter and CV in English.
- Only successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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About the Project:
The Biodiversity Governance Innovation Programme (BioGov) project is a five-year (2025-2029), Global Affairs Canada-funded initiative implemented by Alinea International. It supports the Government of Suriname to strengthen inclusive, coordinated, and gender-responsive biodiversity governance, with a focus on marine and coastal ecosystems. Working closely with national ministries, Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, and civil society, BioGov helps operationalize Suriname’s 2024-2035 National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
About the Assignment:
The BioGov project is entering its second year of implementation and remains in the early stages of building its operational systems and structures. As the project moves from initial set-up toward more active implementation, activities are expanding, creating an exciting opportunity to strengthen how progress, results, and learning are captured and used.
This assignment is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience for students or early-career professionals interested in international development, project management, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL). The project is seeking additional support to help develop and operationalize a robust MEL system that will play a key role in tracking outcomes, supporting evidence-based decision-making, and communicating project impact.
The Intern will work closely with experienced team members, including the MEL Manager and Field Project Manager, and will be actively involved in both technical and operational aspects of the project. This includes contributing to the design of MEL tools and systems, supporting project coordination and documentation, and assisting with communications and reporting.
This role offers a valuable opportunity to build practical skills in MEL system design, data management, stakeholder engagement, and donor reporting, while gaining exposure to real-world development programming. It is particularly well suited for individuals who are eager to learn, take initiative, and contribute to a dynamic and collaborative project environment.
Duties:
The Intern will:
- Review key project documents to gain a strong understanding of the project’s anticipated results, implementation strategies, monitoring framework, and partnerships.
- Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager to design, develop, and establish the project’s MEL database and system, including creating templates, tools, and forms to support ongoing MEL activities.
- Support project team in data collection and data entry
- Undertake desk background research on the identification and prioritization of localization obligations under key B‑MEAs and national biodiversity policies, and compiling relevant policy/regulatory information
- Participate in project meetings and activities through hybrid or remote platforms, providing logistical support and contributing to documentation (e.g., note-taking and follow-up actions).
- Support project communications by capturing photos, videos, and participant testimonials, and by assisting in the development and review of communications materials such as blog posts, short articles, social media content, and stories of change.
- Ensure compliance with Alinea’s documentation requirements, including obtaining informed consent from participants for the use of stories, photographs, and videos in communications.
- Contribute to donor-facing processes by supporting the preparation and review of key deliverables, including semi-annual operations reports and final results reports.
- Provide administrative and logistical assistance to facilitate the effective and timely implementation of project activities.
- Assist the Field Project Manager with additional ad hoc tasks as required.
Educational Background:
- An undergraduate degree in sociology, biology, environment, biodiversity and conservation, international affairs, or related field or vocational certificate is required.
- Enrolment in a Master’s program or Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- The intern must have computer skills with MS Office PowerPoint, Word and other relevant packages.
- They must have strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- They must be fluent in English and Dutch.
- Working knowledge of local languages, such as Sranang, Indigenous or Maroon languages is desirable.
