MMC Project Coordinator

About the role

The Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) is a global research and knowledge centre on migration, displacement, refugees and asylum seekers. Its Project Coordinator works closely with the Data and Research Manager to run several quantitative research projects from start to finish, supports donor reporting and dissemination, and gives technical oversight to the 4Mi Officer so that enumerator supervision standards and data collection progress are maintained. The role is based in Nairobi, starts in November 2026 and reports to the MMC Project Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to project design, create enumerator supervision and tracking tools, and oversee enumerator training and training guides
• Prepare detailed narrative reports for donors and monitor data collection spending against the budget
• Support the 4Mi Project Officer and specialists in recruiting, training and monitoring enumerators, and oversee junior team members
• Build relationships with DRC colleagues in data collection locations, including kick-off meetings and overseeing enumerator contracting and payments across East and Southern Africa, Egypt and Yemen
• Supervise MMC partners and consultants where DRC has no presence, and develop tools to gather field feedback
• Occasionally help design questionnaires, carry out fieldwork, analyse data and present findings
• Represent MMC at coordination meetings with DRC teams or humanitarian partners when needed

Required profile

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as research methods, international development, migration studies or business administration
• At least 7 years of experience in data collection, surveys or other research activities
• Demonstrated knowledge of mixed migration issues in the region and experience working on migration issues in East/Southern Africa
• Experience with procurement best practices and code of conduct in an INGO setting

Required skills

• Proficiency in IT systems, including Android-based applications
• Strong verbal and written communication with enumerators of different nationalities and languages
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and solve problems independently

What we offer

• A three-month contract with possible extension, depending on funding and performance
• Salary and conditions in line with DRC's Terms of Employment

Applications with a CV must be submitted online in English by 3 November 2026.