Monitoring and Evaluation Associate Job in Kenya

 Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

Hiring Organization: Corona Management Systems
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Not For Profit Organisation
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES Competitive
Date Posted: 01/15/2024

The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate is a mid-level role on our team who will spend 75% of their time working to implement projects to collect, collate, visualise, analyse, and disseminate data from health and community systems to facilitate decision-making and action in the East and Southern Africa sub-region. The holder of the position will spend 25% of their time designing new monitoring and evaluation projects and designing systematic ways to provide technical assistance for data systems strengthening for health and community systems in the East and Southern Africa sub-region.

Organisational Hierarchy


  • Assistant
    • Officer
      • Junior Associate or Manager
        • Associate or Senior Manager
          • Senior Associate or Engagement Manager
            • Division Lead or Principal
              • Partner

Roles and responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate will hold a bachelor’s degree in public health, mathematics, statistics, or a related field and a relevant master’s degree, with at least 6 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation roles and in working in international settings. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis using relevant software with strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English. Knowledge of French or Portuguese is an added advantage. The candidate will possess good interpersonal skills, strong organisational, time-management, and prioritisation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team, will be comfortable showing flexibility and adaptability to handle diverse tasks and changing priorities, show attention to detail, and have the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. Familiarity with the Kenyan development context and donor reporting requirements is an added advantage.

Some specific responsibilities will include:

  • Provide monitoring and evaluation technical assistance and institutional capacity strengthening on monitoring and evaluation to national and sub-national institutions, in line with organisational goals and client requirements.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and client requirements.
  • Work closely with project teams, partners, and stakeholders to integrate monitoring and evaluation processes seamlessly into programme activities.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
  • Design data collection methodologies and tools, coordinate data collection, and conduct routine data quality assessments to ensure the integrity and reliability of collected data.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis, interpreting results to inform decision-making.
  • Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
  • Collaborate with project managers and other associates to ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting.
  • Provide training and support to project staff and partners on monitoring and evaluation best practices.
  • Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to disseminate lessons learned and best practices; and
  • Provide project management support or leadership across projects, as needed.

Our Commitments

Corona Management Systems provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements or other protected status. All personnel actions, including but not limited to those relating to compensation, benefits, transfers, training, layoffs, and return from layoff are based on the principle of equal employment opportunity. Our team are known for our commitments to technological, business, and social innovation, as we attempt to tackle some of the world’s most challenging problems. We espouse a strong sense of responsibility to local ethos and local talent and capacity development, and this is at the heart of our country and sub-national teams across Africa. Our net monthly salary is competitive in line with our organisational commitments to shared prosperity. Other benefits include 21 paid leave days per annum, paid maternity and paternity leave, local pension and tax contributions, and health insurance coverage.

How To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their CV, cover letter, and one writing sample. These documents should be sent by email to careers@coronams.com using the position “Monitoring and Evaluation Associate” as the subject of the email.