Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer
Legal Right to Work Required
This employer requires applicants to already have the legal right to work in the job location. You must hold valid work authorisation, residence status, or citizenship.
This opportunity may still be relevant if you already have work authorization in the country, are a permanent resident, citizen, or hold a valid work visa.
Role Summary
Join MS ActionAid Denmark as a Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer in Nairobi to enhance cultural cooperation between Denmark and Africa.
About the Organisation
ActionAid Denmark manages ARCH – the Fund for African-Danish Relations through Exchange of Culture and Arts. Funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this new program supports equitable cultural partnerships between Denmark and up to fourteen African countries through grants, exchange, and shared learning.
You will build and manage practical systems for monitoring, evaluation, and learning, ensuring that results and lessons are captured, understood, and used to improve the program. Working with Secretariat colleagues, Local Liaison Officers, partners, and grantees across the ARCH portfolio, you will make MEL useful and accessible for organizations with different levels of experience.
We are looking for a structured and collaborative MEL professional who combines analytical rigour with a practical, supportive approach. You are comfortable building systems, working across cultures and translating complex information into clear, useful insights.
- *As ARCH’s MEL Officer, you will be based in Nairobi and be part of a new Secretariat team working across Nairobi, Uganda/Ethiopia, and Denmark. You will report to Head of Secretariat Olga Louise Ege in Denmark.
- A relevant degree in monitoring and evaluation, development studies, social sciences, statistics, economics or a related field.
- Three to five years of relevant experience in MEL, programme monitoring, results management and learning.
- Demonstrated experience designing or implementing MEL systems for donor-funded programmes.
- Strong knowledge of results-based management and theory of change approaches.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, including experience developing indicators, monitoring tools and reporting frameworks.
- Experience preparing high-quality analytical and donor reports.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information clearly.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and cultures and to build constructive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- A high level of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
Application Information
This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, where you will work from the same office as Senior Admin and Financial Management Specialist, Anne Wangari Main. The role offers flexible working hours and the option to work from home on some days. International travel may be required.
ARCH uses dedicated salary scales informed by Kenyan NGO and INGO market benchmarks and positioned toward the higher end of the local market. The gross cash salary also includes amounts equivalent to a 10% pension contribution and an allowance intended to support the purchase of suitable health and life insurance. These elements are paid as part of the salary, and the employee is responsible for arranging and paying for their own pension and insurance coverage, including any coverage for eligible family members.
The preferred start date is November 1, 2026, or earlier if possible.
Requirements
- Master's degree
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates must have the legal right to work in Kenya, as the position is based in Nairobi.
⚠️ Disclaimer: PathwayAI Africa does not guarantee employment, scholarships, visas, or admission. Always verify all opportunities through official sources before submitting personal information.
Check if You Qualify
Upload your CV to compare it against this specific opportunity. You can still apply even if improvements are recommended.