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Data Specialist-Programme Monitoring and Improvement

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Kenya Contract Posted 2026-08-08
CountyNairobi CountyCityNot specifiedContractContractPosted2026-08-08Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceMyJobMag KenyaSalaryKES 3,219,600 – KES 3,683,388 gross per annum
data specialistmonitoring and evaluationnairobihybridfull timetableausalesforcesurveyctonon-profitdata analyticssalescleaning
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GAIN is hiring a Data Specialist-Programme Monitoring and Improvement in Nairobi on a full-time hybrid contract. The role focuses on improving monitoring systems using Salesforce, SurveyCTO and Tableau, maintaining indicators, building dashboards, managing a results database, and supporting donor and performance reporting. The offered gross salary is KES 3,219,600 – KES 3,683,388 per annum depending on experience.

  • Full-time hybrid contract role based in Nairobi
  • Focus on monitoring systems using Salesforce, SurveyCTO and Tableau
  • Gross salary KES 3,219,600 – KES 3,683,388 per annum
  • Requires data management, analytics and dashboarding experience
  • Apply via GAIN's portal on app.occupop.com

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  • The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is an international organization driven by the vision of a world without malnutrition.
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  • At GAIN, we believe that no one sector alone can solve the complex problem of malnutrition. We work closely with partners including governments, civil society, businesses, UN agencies, and academic ins...
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  • Data Specialist-Programme Monitoring and Improvement
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  • Contract
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  • Full Time
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  • Hybrid
  • Qualification
  • BA/BSc/HND

Experience

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Data, Business Analysis and AI

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ICT / Computer

Key

in data management, data analytics, information systems, business intelligence or a related quantitative field, with demonstrable

using data and digital systems to support programme performance and decision-making. You will have practical

managing, validating, cleaning and analysing complex datasets, ensuring data quality and integrity, and developing dashboards and analytical products that translate data into clear, actionable insights.

You will be proficient in data visualisation and analytical tools such as Power BI or Tableau, alongside advanced Excel and statistical or analytical tools such as R/RStudio, STATA or Python.

working with SQL and structured databases, digital data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO, and information management platforms such as Salesforce would be highly desirable. Understanding of programme monitoring principles within a non-profit setting and how data systems, indicators and results frameworks support programme performance, learning and continuous improvement is required.

You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with programme, monitoring and technical teams and translate their information needs into practical data solutions.

strengthening colleagues' capacity in data quality, digital data collection, data systems, analytics or dashboards would be advantageous.

About our offer

The starting gross salary on offer for this role is from KES 3,219,600 – KES 3,683,388 gross per annum, depending on experience. Staff

Responsibilities

  • include
  • Coordinate and guide the development of monitoring system improvements (Salesforce, SurveyCTO, Tableau) for the organization.
  • 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.
  • Will support the development of a GAIN Results database for project data and will manage said database once live.
  • Oversee, review and interpret monitoring data as part of preparation for GAIN’s performance and donor reports and ensure quality of project reports aligning with the theory of change and results framework.
  • Ensure the analysis of information collected and reporting, including writing reports, briefs and other materials is in line with GAIN standards.
  • Supports implementation of in-house training for staff on programme monitoring, closely linked to the GAIN Project Management Guidelines (PMGs) through the delivery of workshops, seminars and training modules in partnership with the Program Management Advisor
  • Contribute to the development of approaches to address capacity development needs related to programme monitoring, including among partners.
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