Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Data Specialist, Programme Monitoring and Improvement Jobs in Kenya
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Data Specialist, Programme Monitoring and Improvement Jobs in Kenya;GAIN is seeking to recruit a Data Specialist within the Programme Monitoring & Improvement (PMI) team to provide technical expertise in data management, analytics, and digital systems to strengthen the quality, accessibility, and use of programme data across GAIN.
The role will involve the development and continuous improvement of programme data systems and digital tools, ensuring data quality and integrity, and supporting the development and management of GAIN’s results database.
Working closely with PMI teams across GAIN, the postholder will analyse and integrate data from multiple sources, develop dashboards and analytical products, and translate programme data into actionable insights that support performance monitoring, programme improvement, and decision‑making.
This role will also strengthen the capacity of teams to effectively use data systems, tools, and analytical outputs throughout the programme lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and guide the development of monitoring system improvements (Salesforce, SurveyCTO, Tableau).
Curate and maintain GAIN’s standard indicators, Output and Outcome picklist.
Develop dashboards for PMI and Project teams to facilitate performance monitoring and decision‑making.
Support the development of a GAIN Results database for project data and manage the database once live.
Oversee, review, and interpret monitoring data for GAIN’s performance and donor reports, ensuring alignment with theory of change and results framework.
Ensure analysis of information collected and reporting, including writing reports, briefs, and other materials in line with GAIN standards.
Support implementation of in‑house training for staff on programme monitoring, linked to GAIN Project
Management Guidelines (PMGs).
Contribute to development of approaches to address capacity development needs related to programme monitoring, including among partners.
About You
Experience in data management, data analytics, information systems, business intelligence, or related quantitative field.
Demonstrable experience using data and digital systems to support programme performance and decision‑making.
Practical experience managing, validating, cleaning, and analysing complex datasets, ensuring data quality and integrity.
Proficiency in data visualisation and analytical tools such as Power BI or Tableau, alongside advanced Excel and statistical tools (R/RStudio, STATA, Python).
Experience with SQL and structured databases, digital data collection platforms (SurveyCTO), and information management platforms (Salesforce) desirable.
Understanding of programme monitoring principles within a non‑profit setting, including indicators and results frameworks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to translate information needs into practical data solutions.
Experience strengthening colleagues’ capacity in data quality, digital data collection, data systems, analytics, or dashboards advantageous.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Data Specialist, Programme Monitoring and Improvement Jobs in Kenya
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