M&E, MIS & Digitisation Specialist Job IRES, Nairobi, Kenya

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, and Digital Systems professional to deliver practical training and advisory services in M&E, KPI frameworks, risk management, data systems, MIS, and digitisation. The consultant will support institutions to strengthen evidence-based management and performance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver practical training on monitoring and evaluation frameworks, indicators and performance management.
• Develop and facilitate sessions on KPI cascades, data systems, verification arrangements and management information systems.
• Support clients in strengthening digital M&E systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Integrate practical exercises on data collection, analysis, reporting and performance tracking.
• Provide technical input to risk-management, strategic-planning and financial-management assignments.
• Facilitate workshops for government partners and development stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals, reports, digital transformation initiatives and knowledge products.

Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Development Studies, Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional training in Public Finance, Management Accounting, Business Development or Accounting is an advantage.
• Registration with a relevant professional body.

Professional Experience

• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Experience in risk management, economic policy analysis, and strategic planning support.
• Demonstrated working experience with the Kenyan public sector, particularly the water sector.
• Experience working with government partners and public-sector development programmes, especially financial management and capacity development.
• Experience deploying M&E digital systems and undertaking related programming work.

Technical Competencies

• M&E frameworks; KPI development and cascading; MIS; digital M&E systems; data collection and analysis; risk management; performance reporting; digitisation.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Digital literacy and systems thinking.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to translate data into management insights.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Training & Facilitation Experience

• Proven experience as a consultant trainer, facilitator, technical adviser, or subject-matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical and professional concepts into practical, participant-centred learning.
• Training of Trainers (ToT) certification is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of adult learning methodologies and competency-based facilitation.

Consultancy Role Focus

• Lead technical learning and advisory work on M&E, digital performance systems, KPI frameworks, data management and evidence-based decision-making.

Mode of Engagement

• Successful candidates will be engaged as external consultant trainers on a need basis.
• Assignments may involve training delivery, technical advisory support, curriculum/content development, workshops, facilitation, and related consultancy services.
• Further details, including assignment scope, duration, and professional fees, will be provided during the initial engagement meeting.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and copies of all required certifications to trainingjobs@indepthresearch.co.ke by 26th August 2026. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.

All documents must be in PDF format.

Note:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Requirements

Apply by email: trainingjobs@indepthresearch.co.ke