Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Industry: Regional Faith Based Agency
Application Deadline: 30 November 2025
Our Client
Our client, a regional faith based not for profit organization currently operating in nine countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, DRC, Madagascar, Sudan, and South Sudan is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer. This role is pivotal in supporting effective implementation of MEL systems that enable the organization to assess, learn from, and improve its strategic programs—ensuring data-driven decision-making is aligned with the organization’s vision of transformation
Strategic Contribution
This role supports evidence generation and learning across all four pillars:
- Evangelism & Discipleship: Documenting spiritual impact, discipleship journeys, and peacebuilding outcomes.
- Christian Leadership & Household Transformation: Monitoring youth and women empowerment activities, leadership formation, and digital innovation.
- Stewardship of Creation: Supporting field data collection on environmental resilience and climate change advocacy.
- Sustainable Mission Support Services: Ensuring credible and timely documentation for reporting and strategy refinement.
Key Responsibilities
Field Monitoring and Data Collection
- Conduct regular field visits to track program implementation and gather data.
- Conduct regular field visits to track program implementation, gather quantitative and qualitative data.
- Support program teams in applying standardized data collection tools (mobile and paper-based).
- Ensure adherence to ethical standards during interviews, FGDs, and surveys.
- Establish and promote feedback mechanisms that allow communities and program participants to access results, voice concerns, and contribute to program adaptation.
- Ensure that MEL systems reflect two-way communication and are rooted in respect, transparency, and shared responsibility.
Data Entry and Analysis
- Clean, compile, and analyze program data using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Support development of dashboards and visual reporting for internal and external use.
Reporting and Documentation
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual MEL reports.
- Document case studies, lessons learned, and impact stories.
- Contribute to development of biblically grounded MEL frameworks reflecting spiritual and social transformation.
Capacity Building
- Train and mentor field staff and partners on MEL tools and indicators.
- Support responsible integration of digital and AI-enabled MEL solutions.
- Facilitate peer learning and collaboration across countries and partner institutions.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in MEL or research functions.
- Proven analytical, reporting, and field monitoring skills.
- Familiarity with digital MEL tools (e.g. Kobo, ODK).
- Strong commitment to Christian values and transformational mission.
Key Performance Indicators
- Timeliness and accuracy of data collection and reporting.
- Quality and consistency of monitoring outputs.
- Improved team capacity in MEL practices.
- Compliance with safeguarding and ethical standards.
Core Values
- Faithful-Upholds data integrity and diligence in reporting
- Relational- Builds rapport with field teams and community partners
- Pioneering-Embraces new tools for more efficient MEL practices
- Evangelistic-Contributes to documentation of spiritual and social impact stories
Safeguarding and Data Protection
The organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals it serves, especially children, vulnerable adults, and at-risk populations. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment by adhering to the organization’s safeguarding policies and reporting any concerns appropriately. In addition, employees must respect and protect the confidentiality and integrity of personal data in line with the organization’s data protection policy and relevant legal requirements. This includes ensuring that information is collected, stored, processed, and shared responsibly and securely.
All roles are subject to relevant background checks and ongoing compliance with safeguarding and data protection standards
About BernardFrank
BernardFrank is a provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory and accounting services, risk advisory, tax, strategy, and related process and technology improvement services. BernardFrank brings world-class capabilities and deep local expertise to help organisations succeed. In East and Southern Africa, we support public, private, and development sector clients with tailored solutions that drive impact and sustainable growth. The subject opportunity is currently managed by our HR and business process outsourcing department.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified professionals with shared mission and institutional values are invited to send their application and CV to CMSJOB@bernardfrank.com quoting “MEL Officer” in the subject line, or fill the form below
Application Deadline: 30 November 2025