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Direct employerMEAL Assistant-Nandi
Save the Children International

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Role overview
Save the Children International is hiring a MEAL Assistant for their Nandi County project in Kenya. This role suits candidates with experience in monitoring and evaluation who want to support program quality assurance and data management for a climate resilience project targeting smallholder tea farmers.
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What you will do
- Collect, organise, verify, and enter project data into databases.
- Maintain and troubleshoot the MRV (CommCare) data system.
- Provide data summaries and trend monitoring for program teams.
- Update and share program databases regularly to assist reporting.
- Maintain monitoring trackers and support report writing.
- Facilitate community feedback sessions and follow up on feedback.
- Assist with data quality audits, training, and documentation of human interest stories.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Population Studies, or related field with coursework in M&E, research, or statistics.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in program monitoring and evaluation.
- Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from University of Nairobi, AMREF, or Kenya Institute of Management is an advantage.
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis software such as STATA, SPSS, or ATLAS.
- Good communication skills in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of the Nandi language is preferred.
- At least 2 years working with INGOs or UN agencies in developmental programmes, including field postings and M&E roles.
- Experience in community participation and accountability systems.
- Strong skills in planning and conducting evaluations, report writing, and data analysis using various software and digital tools.
- Ability to work independently and in teams with good interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to Save the Children's values and principles.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 4 November 2026.