Research, M&E Officer (NGO)

About the role

ICS is hiring a full-time, on-site Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer in Kakamega, Kenya. The role covers research, monitoring and evaluation of NGO programmes, data collection and analysis, report writing and tracking of project outcomes to support evidence-based decisions. The deadline for applications is 03/11/2026.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain results-based M&E systems, indicators, monitoring plans and data-collection tools, and monitor projects against approved plans, recommending corrective actions
• Plan and carry out field monitoring and data verification visits, and coordinate field inputs to baseline assessments and evaluations
• Maintain indicator-tracking systems and project databases, clean and verify data, and produce dashboards, evidence briefs and data visualizations
• Prepare M&E plans, budgets and monthly, quarterly and annual results and donor reports
• Organize M&E trainings and coaching sessions, and support project coordinators with performance reviews
• Strengthen accountability mechanisms and safeguarding, ensuring ethical data collection, informed consent and child protection
• Document success stories and lessons learned, share findings with donors and stakeholders, and represent ICS in technical forums

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Community Development or a related field
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible M&E experience in NGO, child-focused or community development programming
• Ability to build results-based M&E systems, run field monitoring and data quality checks, and write high-quality donor reports
• Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research, evaluations and ethical monitoring approaches
• Strong planning, organization, communication, report writing, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent written and spoken English and Kiswahili, and willingness to travel regularly to project sites

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel and digital data collection tools such as Kobo Toolbox or ODK
• Experience with statistical analysis or data visualization tools is an added advantage

To apply, candidates submit a CV and application letter merged into one document through the online application form.