Nutrition International
Nonprofit Organization Management
SeniorMEALAdvisor(Monitoring,Evaluation,AccountabilityandLearning)
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“Senior MEAL Advisor (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) at Nutrition International. Skills: MEAL, Data Systems Strengthening, Performance Measurement Framework, Learning Strategy. Lead MEAL planning, performance measurement, and MEAL architecture development.. Develop and operationalize investment level learning strategy.”
What You'll Achieve.
Strengthen maternal nutrition data systems.; Improve coverage, adherence, accountability, and decision-making.; Reinforce government-owned monitoring and data systems for sustainability.; Enhance accountability for maternal nutrition interventions.
Industry & Context.
Travel up to 20% to TAP countries and regional meetings., Works across time zones in a matrixed, multi-partner environment.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Monitoring & Evaluation, Data Science, Nutrition, or related field., Over 10 years of experience in MEAL roles within health or nutrition programs, ideally in LMIC contexts and including multi-country support across Africa., Demonstrated experience strengthening national monitoring and data systems., Experience with donor-funded projects (e.g. government, UN, foundations, multilateral donors) and understanding of donor compliance., Experience in international development / Public Health / Nutrition/NGO environment., High level of expertise in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning within public health, nutrition, or health systems strengthening., Proven experience developing indicator frameworks, data collection tools, measurement methodologies, and reporting systems., capacity in data quality assurance, routine system assessment, and strengthening government M&E processes., Demonstrated experience integrating indicators into national health information systems (DHIS2, LMIS, HMIS, eCHIS)., Understanding of interoperability, data flows, and data governance in low- and middle-income country settings., Ability to guide partners on linking logistics, facility, and community data for improved tracking and accountability.
Nice to Have
Experience working with bilateral or philanthropic grants preferred., Experience with maternal nutrition or micronutrient supplementation programs is an asset., Knowledge of major donors’ rules (e.g. , Global Affairs Canada, FCDO, EU, Private & Public Foundations)
What You'll Do.
performance measurement
and MEAL architecture development.
Develop and operationalize investment level learning strategy.
Develop standardized indicators
and measurement methods.
Advise on systems strengthening
Ensure compliance with data protection and safeguarding policies.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the Information Management & Reporting Officer.; Collaborate with the Sr. Consortium and Project Director.; Partner with Technical Assistance Partners (TAPs).; Support country governments in strengthening data systems.; Facilitate cross-country exchanges for peer reflection and best practices.
Process & Methodology
results-based management
Full Job Description
**Role: Full Time** **Contract Duration:** 1 Year, Fixed Term and Contract Renewable **Reports to:** Sr. Consortium and Project Director **Salary:** Annual Gross KES 6,749,952 -KES 8,200,000 **Location:** Nairobi, Kenya **Deadline for submission:** Monday, 8th June 2026 _Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis._ **About Us** Founded in 1992, Nutrition International is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into broader development programs. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life. For more than 30 years now. **About the NOURISH Investment** The NOURISH investment (Nurture the ecosystem, Optimize the market, unlock financing, Reinforce ANC platforms, Integrate and Scale MMS and Calcium for Healthy Futures) is a 5-year Multi–country grant project. The project aims to strengthen maternal nutrition platforms for Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) & calcium including the sustainable transition from Iron Folic Acid (IFA) to MMS in Africa through the provision of technical assistance support for eight countries in Africa. The goal is to reach at least 4M women with MMS, enhance regional market-shaping and support for at least one manufacturer and a pooled procurement mechanism, catalyze and mobilize at least $54.4M financing for scale-up of MMS, support two countries to integrate calcium, and engage in regional-level advocacy to create an enabling environment for micronutrient supplementation, including evidence updates. As the lead of the NOURISH consortium, Nutrition International provides regional leadership, coordination, and technical guidance in strengthening maternal nutrition data systems for this investment and together with Technic
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