Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
UNICEF - Country Office (Kenya)
The M&E Specialist will lead the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for health, nutrition, and education programs. Responsibilities include data analysis, reporting, and capacity building of national partners. Qualifications: Master's degree in statistics, public health, or M&E; 5+ years of M&E experience in humanitarian settings; proficiency in statistical software.
### Strategic Analysis
The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist at UNICEF Kenya is a linchpin role in ensuring that health, nutrition, and education programs achieve measurable impact. In an era where humanitarian funding is scrutinized for efficiency, M&E professionals translate raw data into actionable insights, enabling adaptive management and accountability. This role is critical for evidence-based policy making, especially in fragile contexts where resources are scarce. By strengthening national partners' M&E capacities, the specialist fosters local ownership and sustainable development. As the nexus between program implementation and strategic planning, this position directly influences UNICEF's ability to demonstrate results and secure continued donor support. The demand for such expertise underscores a global shift towards results-based management in humanitarian action.