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Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Associate-Garissa at Inkomoko

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Job Description

The MEL Associate will be based in Kakuma, with frequent travel to different sites in the region. He/she will report to the MEL Manager Kenya, based in Nairobi. The roles and responsibilities for this position include:

Job Industry

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

Data Collection (50%)

  • Lead local data collection and data quality checks for Dadaab & Garissa, working with the program teams and the MEL teams for a coordinated approach.
  • Work with the data team to provide feedback on the qualitative and quantitative data collection tools.
  • Work with the manager to plan and execute data collections processes, including surveys and focus group discussions with a variety of client types
  • Communicate with clients about data collection plans and processes, and organize all logistics for successful collection
  • Update the project monitoring plan and monitor the indicators of different projects
  • Test survey materials, and incorporate feedback in consultation with the MEL team
  • Train and support field staff on the routine monitoring data collection tools, specifically Survey CTO
  • Recruit, train, and supervise enumerators or internal stakeholders, ensuring they are trained and following all interview protocols for data collection
  • Supervise the data collection in English, on the phone, or with digital tools/systems
  • Lead focus group discussions, facilitating and taking notes to capture meaningful insights
  • Ensure that surveys and M&E tasks are implemented in accordance with the M&E standard operating procedures set by Inkomoko

Data Organization and Reporting (30%)

  • Ensure high data quality and completeness by conducting data cleaning exercises
  • Ensure proper storage of data and use of appropriate guidelines to ensure Inkomoko and client confidentiality
  • Transcribe data from focus group discussions
  • Analyze data in excel and other analysis tools and write summary reports
  • Develop and share routine monitoring reports on monthly basis with program colleagues
  • Assist in data analysis and donor/partner reporting
  • Ensure data and privacy protections for all content
  • Follow up and implement policies and protocols for all company and client data

Other MEL Responsibilities (20%)

  • Ensure client’s perspective is incorporated in quarterly program review
  • Support the communication team in gathering significant success stories
  • Team meetings and general participation in a variety of company learning and collaboration activities
  • Willingness and ability to travel 30% of your time to other field offices/ locations
  • Perform any other activities related to MEL

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities

The MEL Associate should have experience in MEL, including managing complex data collection processes. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 3 years of work experience in MEL or statistics fields
  • Experience with Survey CTO, Stata, R, PowerBi is a plus, but excellent Excel skills are required.
  • Experience managing teams of enumerators
  • Technical skills and experience in data collection, tool development using mobile data collection software, and data management protocols 
  • Experience in quantitative and qualitative data methods
  • Experience in statistical analysis software and/or qualitative data analysis software
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines—must be strategic and operational

COMPETENCIES

We are looking for someone who will;

  • Manages Diverse Relationships – Relates well to a wide variety of personalities, values differences, and communicates effectively across diverse communication styles, cultures, and backgrounds.
  • Takes initiatives to Deliver – Thinks several months in advance, prioritizes objectives, implements reliably, and quickly identifies what will help or hinder goal accomplishment.
  • Fluent in Technology – Uses technology effectively to work efficiently and achieve desired outcomes.

Special Benefits for this Position

  • Meaningful work that directly contributes to sustainable livelihoods and job creation across East and Central Africa.
  • Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
  • Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
  • Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion 
  • A dynamic and entrepreneurial team environment committed to innovation and social impact
  • Health insurance for self and family
  • Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
  • Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.

Application Process

Close Date

22/09/2026

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