Data Specialist – Programme Monitoring & Improvement

About the role

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is hiring a Data Specialist to join its Programme Monitoring & Improvement (PMI) team. The specialist will provide technical expertise in data management, analytics and digital systems to enhance the quality, accessibility and use of programme data across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve programme data systems and digital tools.
• Ensure data quality, integrity and compliance with organisational standards.
• Manage and support GAIN’s results database.
• Analyse and integrate data from multiple sources to produce dashboards and analytical products.
• Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for performance monitoring and programme improvement.
• Build capacity of programme teams to effectively use data systems, tools and analytical outputs throughout the project lifecycle.

Required profile

• Proven experience in data management and analytics within programme or development contexts.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.
• Experience designing and maintaining data systems and dashboards.
• Excellent communication skills to convey data insights to non‑technical audiences.

Required skills

What we offer

• Two‑year fixed‑term contract.
• Opportunity to impact nutrition programmes across Kenya and beyond.