Employment Type: Short term Contract (6 Months Maternity Cover)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline for submission: 20th April 2026 (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
About us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
About the Role
To support the Monitoring, Data and Learning/Reporting Senior Program Officers in countries across the region, as well as Portfolio teams, Regional Director and Country Directors/Deputy Directors in ensuring that high quality MEAL plans, program performance monitoring and donor reports are timely generated, and evaluation and learning agendas are implemented and robust.
Responsibilities
- Support Monitoring, Data and Learning/Reporting Senior Program Officers and Portfolio teams in countries across the region in the adaptation of intervention performance monitoring frameworks (PMF) to country projects.
- Support Monitoring, Data and Learning/Reporting Senior Program Officers and Portfolio teams in the development MEAL plans and all steps of the MEAL plans are completed and quality assured.
- Support Monitoring, Data and Learning/Reporting Senior Program Officers, Portfolio teams and implementing partners in the development of data collection and compilation tools for project monitoring and reporting.
- Support Program Officers and the Deputy Country Director in the review of the quarterly performance reports to ensure that relevant and correct data is used in the reports.
- Work with Monitoring, Data and Learning/Reporting Senior Program Officers and Portfolio teams in the design and implementation of surveys for program monitoring and evaluation.
- In collaboration with Global Specialists MDL and the Global Manager Data Modernization, support the development of a grant-level dashboard and analytics system to track progress on KPIs for country, regional and global levels.
- Provide technical guidance to country MDL Officers, portfolio teams and country leadership on standardized monitoring, reporting, and indicator definitions, including:
- Data quality requirements
- Data sources and frequency
- Templates for monitoring and reporting
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Science, Nutrition, or related field.
- Training in data analytics and/or evaluation methodologies preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience at a regional level in MEAL roles within health or nutrition programs in international development / Public Health / Nutrition/NGO environments, ideally in LMIC contexts, including supporting reporting requirements for donor funded health and nutrition programs.
- Proven experience developing indicator frameworks, data collection tools, measurement methodologies, and reporting systems.
- Strong capacity in data quality assurance, routine system assessment, and strengthening government M&E processes.
- Experience designing and implementing coverage and adherence surveys, including sampling design and field protocol development, as well as evaluation of programs and projects, including survey design and LQAS and mixed methods (qualitative data collection).
- Advanced skills in evidence synthesis including qualitative evidence and story/case study generation, data analysis, visualization, and dashboard design (NVIVO, Atlas TI, DHIS2, PowerBI, Tableau, or equivalents).
- Experience with donor-funded projects (e.g. government, UN, foundations, multilateral donors) and understanding of donor compliance and knowledge of major donors’ rules (e.g., Global Affairs Canada, FCDO, EU, Private & Public Foundations).
- Experience with maternal nutrition or micronutrient supplementation programs is an asset.
- Proficiency with statistical and visualization tools (Stata, R, PowerBI, DHIS2 analytics, etc.).
- Experience with HMIS, DHS, MICS .
- Excellent facilitation skills for cross-country learning and collaboration.
- Strong coordination skills.
- Ability to work in complex, multi-country environments with multiple stakeholders.
- Proven ability to provide remote technical assistance.
- Strong writing, communication, and capacity-building skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft office/Excel.
Benefits
A competitive market pay, health benefits, pension plan, flexible work hours and vacation. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
Safeguarding, Equity & Inclusion: We are committed to safeguarding, PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), and equity, diversity, and inclusion. All staff are expected to uphold these values, complete mandatory trainings, and adhere to organizational and donor policies.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description
Please click on the Apply button to submit your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
