Grant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

World Vision Kenya is seeking a qualified Grant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for the Kenya Big Dream (KBD) Phase III program, based in Kegonga/Ntimaru, Kenya. The role will coordinate Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) processes, with a focus on data quality, program monitoring, reporting, research, learning, accountability, and quality assurance.

Key Job Information

• Job Title: Grant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
• Program: Kenya Big Dream (KBD) Phase III
• Location: Kegonga/Ntimaru, Kenya
• Employment Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
• Job Requisition ID: JR52962
• Application Deadline: October 16, 2026
• Reports To: KBD Phase III Project Manager
• Technical Guidance: DMEAL Coordinator KBD

About World Vision

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization with 75 years of experience focused on helping vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. The organization works with more than 31,000 staff across nearly 100 countries and is inspired by its Christian faith.

World Vision Kenya requires successful applicants to affirm its core documents and observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, professional ethics, and cultural sensitivities. Regular attendance at team and office devotions, chapel, and prayer gatherings is expected in line with applicable policies.

About the Role

The Grant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will oversee the day-to-day coordination of MEAL processes for the Kenya Big Dream Phase III program. The position will support program planning and implementation while coordinating data collection, monitoring activities, assessments, reporting, accountability mechanisms, research, learning, and knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of monitoring frameworks, M&E plans, log frames, indicators, targets, and implementation plans.
• Support strategic and multi-year program planning, designs, budgets, and MEL work breakdown structures.
• Develop and support data collection, analysis, reporting, output and outcome tracking tools and guidelines.
• Coordinate MEAL activities, annual calendars, capacity building, orientations, and technical support for project staff and implementing partners.
• Coordinate routine monitoring and technical field monitoring visits and ensure timely analysis and dissemination of monitoring information.
• Support digital data collection, beneficiary tracking systems, databases, MIS requirements, and secure data management.
• Coordinate program management reports and mandatory monitoring reports in line with World Vision standards and donor requirements.
• Establish and support accountability mechanisms, including information sharing, complaints management, community feedback, and response mechanisms.
• Support evaluations, assessments, research, learning agendas, knowledge management, and documentation of good practices and lessons learned.
• Network with partners and represent World Vision in Technical Working Group Meetings relating to the KBD program.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Economics/Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Statistics, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in program design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Practical experience coordinating or implementing M&E systems within a large international NGO or international relief/development organization.
• Experience working on donor-funded and multilateral donor-funded programs.
• Experience with data collection using Open Data Kit (ODK) and other mobile-based applications.
• Experience using data and statistical programs such as SPSS or Stata.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research, analytical, documentation, report-writing, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong communication, networking, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and under minimum supervision.
• Ability to manage resources efficiently and effectively, document good practices and lessons learned, and write effective funding proposals.
• Committed Christian able to provide spiritual leadership, including daily devotions, while working above denominational and cultural diversity challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation and conducting assessments or equivalent.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating child protection programs.
• Experience in social norms and/or social behaviour change research.
• Skills in mobile data collection and management software such as ODK and Kobo.
• Understanding of current developments, research, and trends related to child protection.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply for the Grant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer position using World Vision’s recruitment process. The application deadline is October 16, 2026, and the job requisition ID is JR52962.

World Vision Kenya does not outsource its recruitment process to organizations or agencies claiming to recruit on its behalf through websites, emails, newsletters, or other correspondence. World Vision Kenya does not solicit money for recruitment activities, including shortlisting, interviews, or medical checks.