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Information Management Analyst

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

KenyaNot stated · On-siteCloses Thursday, 19 November 2026, 23:55 EATChecked 13 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is seeking an Information Management Analyst based in Nairobi, Kenya. This role is ideal for someone experienced in digital data solutions and information management, particularly within humanitarian or development programmes focused on monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL).

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What you will do

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain digital platforms and workflows to support MEAL and last-mile commodity tracking.
  • Translate programme and MEAL needs into functional digital tools for beneficiary targeting, registration, monitoring, feedback, and data collection.
  • Support the creation and implementation of digital systems to track food and non-food item distribution from distribution points to beneficiaries.
  • Digitise key distribution processes including registration, identification, targeting, allocation, dispatch, receipt, and verification.
  • Integrate last-mile distribution systems with other organisational platforms such as MEAL, logistics, supply chain, and reporting.
  • Provide training and coaching to programme staff and partners on digital platforms and web-based reporting systems.
  • Supervise and guide the Data Analyst - Data Visualization, managing work plans and monitoring performance to ensure timely delivery of quality information products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer/software engineering, IT, or related field; a Master's degree is advantageous.
  • At least five years' experience in information management and digital data solutions related to MEAL.
  • Experience supporting MEAL data collection, management, and reporting in humanitarian or development contexts.
  • Proven experience in digitising operational processes such as beneficiary registration, food assistance, non-food item distribution, or supply chain tracking.
  • Ability to research, assess, and document technology solutions.
  • Preferred experience with CommCare form development, application configuration, and deployment.
  • Familiarity with MEAL processes and humanitarian programme data requirements.
  • Knowledge of beneficiary registration, targeting, and last-mile distribution processes.
  • Experience with KoboToolbox, ODK, DHIS2, or similar digital data collection platforms is preferred.
  • Understanding of digital commodity tracking, inventory management, and distribution systems.
  • Experience with APIs, data integration, and interoperability between digital platforms.
  • Demonstrated staff supervision skills including coaching and capacity development.
  • Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work under deadlines in multitasking environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including report writing.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% to field locations.

Benefits

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, mission-driven work culture.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 19 November 2026.

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