M&E Accountability & Learning Assistant Job in Kenya - CISP

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement the overall Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system for Result 3 activities.
  • Develop and standardize M&E tools, including trackers, databases, and dashboards for the project
  • Ensure timely and accurate data collection, validation, and management across all project components.
  • Track progress against project indicators by Monitor activity implementation progress against project objectives and work plans
  • Develop and maintain an M&E dashboard to support real-time tracking of progress and decision-making.
  • Prepare the project M&E reports on a monthly and quarterly basis
  • Support the Project manager to prepare monthly and quarterly reports in line with donor (AICS/CISP) requirements.
  • Ensure proper documentation and organization of means of verification for all indicators.
  • Conduct data quality checks and verification exercises to ensure accuracy and reliability.

  • Support the design and implementation of evaluation tools, including training evaluations and participant feedback mechanisms.
  • Track and report on project outcomes, including skills acquisition, employment, and entrepreneurship.
  • Work closely with the Project Manager and partners to support adaptive management and continuous improvement of the project.
  • Designed and deployed questionnaires in KoboToolbox, and trained enumerators on using KoBoCollect for efficient and high-quality field data collection.
  • Support the project in conducting assessments as needed; able to facilitate focus groups and other qualitative data collection exercises
  • Analyzed program data and contributed to the preparation of monitoring and evaluation reports to support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Any other duty assigned by the line manager

Key Deliverables:

  • Functional M&E framework and tools (trackers, templates, and databases)
  • M&E dashboard for tracking all result 3 outputs
  • Monthly and quarterly M&E reports
  • Clean and verified datasets for reporting
  • Documentation of means of verification for all indicators
  • Final M&E report with key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations

Qualifications

Education:

  • A university degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).

Professional Experience:

  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation for development projects.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E systems and tools.
  • Experience working on skills development, vocational training, or youth employment programs.
  • Strong experience in data collection, management, and analysis.
  • Experience in developing dashboards (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools).
  • Experience working with donor-funded projects (AICS, EU, UN, or similar) is highly desirable.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience working in the fashion, creative, or manufacturing sector
  • Knowledge of inclusive programming (youth, women, persons living with disabilities)
  • Experience in training evaluation and outcome tracking
  • Familiarity with TVET systems and informal sector dynamics in Kenya
  • Understanding of AICS reporting and compliance requirements

Key Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and data management skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data quality
  • Ability to translate data into clear insights and reports
  • Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to train and support project teams

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Contract Duration: 1 year, renewable

Reporting to: Project Manager

How to Apply

The interested applicants with the required skills are invited to submit their application to kikoromeonairobi@gmail.com and CC kenya@cisp-ngo.org and bosibori@kikoromeofoundation.org not later than Tuesday 12th May 2026 by 23:59 (EAT) with the E-Mail subject line ‘’ MEAL Assistant – Sustainable Fashion & Employment Creation”. Late applications will not be reviewed.

Applications must include ALL of the following in order to be assessed:

  • Cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position including your availability and salary expectation.
  • CV including 2 referees (maximum 2 pages)