Monitoring, Evaluation, And Learning Manager

Role Overview

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager leads KELIN’s institutional performance, monitoring, evaluation, and learning function. The role ensures that organisational and programme performance is measurable, evidence-driven, and informs strategic decision-making, resource allocation, accountability, and external influence. This position provides technical leadership across Programme Leads, Research, and Communications functions to ensure data-driven implementation and systematic capturing of lessons for continuous improvement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

MEL Strategy and System Development

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of KELIN’s MEL framework in line with the Strategic Plan.
• Design and maintain organisation-wide MEL systems, tools, templates, indicators, and reporting processes.
• Ensure performance frameworks are clear, measurable, and aligned with strategic objectives and donor requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on theories of change, results frameworks, logframes, and performance measurement plans.
• Set and enforce organisation-wide MEL standards and reporting requirements.
• Lead tracking and reporting on the implementation of KELIN’s Strategic Plan (2026–2030).

Monitoring and Performance Tracking

• Oversee routine collection, validation, analysis, and use of programme performance data.
• Ensure timely tracking of outputs, outcomes, milestones, deliverables, and performance indicators.
• Guide and hold programme teams accountable for setting targets and addressing performance gaps.
• Develop dashboards and tracking tools to support decision-making.

Evaluation and Assessment

• Coordinate evaluations, reviews, baseline studies, end-line assessments, and outcome harvesting.
• Develop or review evaluation designs, methodologies, and terms of reference.
• Manage consultants and external evaluators to ensure quality and useful outputs.
• Synthesise evaluation findings to refine programme strategies and donor reporting.

Data Quality Assurance and Governance

• Establish systems for data verification, cleaning, and documentation standards.
• Conduct routine data quality assessments across programme teams.
• Promote strong data governance practices, including secure storage, confidentiality, and traceability.

Strategic Decision Support and Learning

• Provide regular performance insights to senior management and the Board.
• Analyse trends, risks, and opportunities emerging from programme data.
• Promote a culture of reflection and evidence-informed adaptation.
• Facilitate learning forums, review meetings, and performance review sessions.

Reporting and Accountability

• Lead the preparation and quality assurance of MEL inputs for donor reports and board reporting.
• Strengthen accountability to communities through feedback mechanisms and transparency.

Cross-Functional Support and Capacity Building

• Collaborate with Research and Communications teams to package evidence for external visibility.
• Support business development by contributing to the MEL sections of proposals.
• Build the capacity of staff and partners in monitoring, reporting, and adaptive management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A BA/BSc/HND degree in a relevant field.
• Technical knowledge of theories of change, results frameworks, and logframes.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning roles.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in data quality assurance.
• Ability to manage consultants and coordinate complex performance tracking systems.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official KELIN website at www.kelinkenya.org or via the application portal at https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1220362. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline on May 13, 2026.