Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Lead

Strategy & Policy

K sh 150,000 – 260,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Buru Buru Phase 4 (Mumias South Rd) Overview: Data is only meaningful when it drives action. In this role, you’ll turn raw numbers into insight, designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks that show not just what’s happening, but why it matters. From theories of change to sampling plans, your work will guide program pivots that genuinely improve livelihoods in Nairobi’s informal settlements. Our client is seeking someone who can blend field empathy with analytical rigor. You’ll train enumerators, ensure ethical data collection, and create dashboards and briefs that translate complex results into actionable recommendations for both program teams and donors. Collaboration is central. You’ll work with program leads, external evaluators, and stakeholders to commission meta-reviews, track KPIs, and embed learning into every stage of project implementation. Think of this as connecting data, evidence, and impact, turning findings into tangible improvements that funders and communities can see. At its core, this is a role for someone who loves both the messy reality of the field and the precision of statistics, ensuring that every report, recommendation, and insight moves the needle on social change. Key Responsibilities: - Develop MEL frameworks (ToC, logframes, indicator reference sheets). - Design samples and tools; train enumerators; ensure consent and safety. - Analyze data; publish easy-to-use dashboards and policy briefs. - Support adaptive management and donor reporting cycles. - Commission external evaluations and meta-reviews. Education & Experience: - Statistics/Economics/Public Policy/PPM; 5–7 years MEL in NGOs. Skills & Tools: - Survey tools, R/SPSS/Excel, data ethics, stakeholder facilitation. KPIs: - On-time reports, data quality, adoption of findings, donor CSAT. Compensation (Kenya): KES 150,000–260,000 + project bonuses. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, field per diems, training/CPD, 23–25 leave days. Growth Path: - Senior MEL → Head of Impact & Learning → Program Strategy Director. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.