Are you a student, graduate, or early-career professional interested in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) and the development sector? The Jobberman MERL Fellowship 2026 offers an opportunity to build practical skills in monitoring, evaluation, research, data, and evidence-based decision-making.
The program is designed for emerging professionals who want to strengthen their ability to use data and evidence to improve social-impact and development programs.
Program Overview: Jobberman MERL Fellowship
- Opportunity Type: Professional Development Fellowship / Capacity-Building Program
- Study Level: Students, graduates, and early-career professionals
- Eligible Nationalities: African countries — eligibility may vary by cohort
- Age Limit: 18–35 years
- Education Requirement: No specific degree requirement stated
- Work Experience: No specific experience requirement stated; aimed at aspiring and early-career professionals
- Nomination Required: No
- University Admission: Not required
- Funding: Professional training, mentorship, practical learning, and fellowship benefits
- Application Fee: $0
- Location: Online / Virtual
- Duration: Approximately 3 months
- Deadline: August 30, 2026
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is intended for young and emerging professionals interested in building careers in monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, and social impact.
It may be particularly relevant to applicants interested in:
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Research and evidence generation
- Data collection and analysis
- Development programs
- Social impact
- Program management
- Evidence-based decision-making
- Learning and organizational improvement
Applicants do not need to come from a single academic discipline. A demonstrated interest in development, social impact, research, or data-driven work can be relevant.
What Will You Learn?
The fellowship focuses on the core areas of MERL — Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning.
Monitoring
Learn how to track activities, indicators, outputs, and progress toward program objectives.
Evaluation
Develop an understanding of methods used to assess program effectiveness, outcomes, and impact.
Research
Build practical research skills, including research design, data collection, and evidence generation.
Data & Analysis
Learn how to work with quantitative and qualitative information and turn findings into meaningful insights.
Learning
Understand how organizations can use evidence and evaluation findings to improve programs and make better decisions.
Program Benefits
Selected participants can gain:
- Structured MERL training
- Practical learning opportunities
- Expert-led sessions and mentorship
- Exposure to development-sector practices
- Collaborative learning and project experience
- Professional networking opportunities
- Fellowship recognition and certificate
- Access to an alumni/community network
Program Format
The fellowship is primarily designed around online learning and professional development, making it suitable for participants who want to develop MERL skills alongside their existing studies or work.
Participants should have reliable internet access and the necessary resources to complete online sessions and assignments.
Who Should Consider This Opportunity?
The Jobberman MERL Fellowship could be a good fit if you are an African student especially from (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Liberia,The Gambia, Sierra Leone), graduate, or early-career professional looking to build practical skills in:
Monitoring → Evaluation → Research → Data → Learning → Social Impact
It can be particularly useful for people considering careers with NGOs, development organizations, foundations, government programs, research organizations, and social-impact initiatives.
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