Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Looking for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) jobs in Kenya? The MEAL Officer role at Samburu Women Trust (SWT) offers a great opportunity to strengthen data systems, accountability, and learning within community-driven programmes. If you have experience in M&E, data analysis, and donor reporting, this role allows you to contribute to impactful work supporting Indigenous women and communities.

Organization Overview
Samburu Women Trust (SWT) is an Indigenous women-led organization working in Kenya and across Africa to champion the rights, leadership, and agency of Indigenous women and girls. We advance equality, justice, and transformation through feminist, community-driven approaches rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and collective action.

Our work focuses on natural resource governance, climate justice, ending harmful practices, safeguarding, movement building, and strengthening Indigenous women’s leadership at the community, national, and global levels.

Position Overview
Position Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Department: Programmes
Reporting To: Executive Director / Head of Programs
Position Location: Nasaruni Indigenous Women Hub, Nturukuma Center-Nanyuki, Laikipia County, Kenya. Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

Position Summary
SWT is seeking a dynamic and experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer to strengthen organizational systems for results measurement, accountability, learning, and donor compliance.

The MEAL Officer will lead the design and implementation of monitoring frameworks across SWT projects, ensure data quality and reporting excellence, strengthen community feedback systems, and generate evidence for advocacy and program improvement.

This position requires a professional who is analytical, detail-oriented, community-sensitive, and committed to Indigenous feminist values.

Key Responsibilities for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer

1. Monitoring & Evaluation Systems
   Develop and maintain project log frames, indicator tracking tools, and performance monitoring plans.
   Design data collection tools and oversee routine data collection processes.
   Ensure data quality assurance and compliance with donor standards.
   Conduct baseline, midline, and endline assessments where required.
2. Data Management & Reporting
   Maintain project databases and tracking systems.
   Analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
   Prepare high-quality donor reports aligned with KPIs and reporting frameworks.
   Support grant proposal development with evidence and data insights.
3. Accountability & Community Feedback
   Establish and strengthen community feedback and complaints mechanisms.
   Ensure accountability systems are inclusive and culturally appropriate.
   Document lessons learned and best practices.
4. Learning & Institutional Strengthening
   Facilitate reflection and learning sessions with program teams.
   Support adaptive management and continuous improvement.
   Develop learning briefs and impact stories.
5. Compliance & Audit Support
   Ensure documentation meets donor compliance requirements.
   Support internal and external audits.
   Maintain organized monitoring documentation for audit readiness.
6. Required Qualifications and Experience
   Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Statistics, Social Sciences, or related field. A master’s degree will be an advantage.
   Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in MEAL roles within development or humanitarian organizations.
   Strong expertise in building visual reports and dashboards.
   Strong expertise in data collection tools (Kobo Collect, ODK, etc.).
   Proficiency in data analysis software (SPSS, Stata, Dashboard Reporting).
   Demonstrated experience with donor reporting (e.g., EU, USAID, GEF, UN agencies).
   Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
   Experience working with pastoralists or Indigenous communities is highly desirable.
   Knowledge of the Samburu language is an added advantage.

Core Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High level of integrity and professionalism
Commitment to safeguarding and feminist principles
Ability to work independently and within teams.
Strong organizational and documentation skills

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
• Updated CV (maximum 3 pages)
• Names and contacts of three referees

Learn more 

Applications should be sent to: recruitment@samburuwomentrust.org.    

Subject line: Application – MEAL Officer

Deadline: May 15, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Indigenous Women and Girls are encouraged to apply.

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