Senior MEAL Advisor
Quick answer
Nutrition International is hiring an in-office Senior MEAL Advisor in Nairobi, Kenya, paying KES 6.7M-8.2M annually to lead the monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategy for their multi-country NOURISH grant project.
- Role
- Senior MEAL Advisor
- Organization
- Nutrition International
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- KES 6,749,952 - KES 8,200,000 annually
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
- Apply by
- 2026-06-08
The role
The Senior MEAL Advisor will lead the monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) architecture for the 5-year NOURISH multi-country grant project. This role focuses on strengthening maternal nutrition data systems and supporting government monitoring frameworks across eight African countries. The advisor will provide technical leadership in data quality improvement, indicator standardization, and learning strategies to drive results-based decision-making. The position manages the Information Management & Reporting Officer and reports to the Sr. Consortium and Project Director.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and implementation of the investment-level MEAL plan and Performance Measurement Framework.
- Develop and operationalize an investment-level learning strategy to synthesize evidence for decision-making.
- Provide technical guidance to partners on data quality improvement and standardization across national health systems.
- Strengthen government-owned monitoring data systems including DHIS2, HMIS, and LMIS integration.
- Manage the Information Management & Reporting Officer and ensure compliance with data protection policies.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, M&E, Data Science, or related field.
- Over 10 years of experience in MEAL roles within health or nutrition programs in LMIC contexts.
- Demonstrated experience strengthening national monitoring and data systems.
- Proficiency with statistical and visualization tools such as Stata, R, Power BI, and DHIS2.
- Proven knowledge of major donor rules and experience with donor-funded multi-country projects.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive market pay, health benefits, pension plan, flexible work hours, vacation, learning and development support, and health and wellness programs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this role remote or based in Nairobi?
This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, with up to 20% travel required to TAP countries and regional meetings.
What is the compensation for this role?
The annual gross salary for this position is between KES 6,749,952 and KES 8,200,000.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline for submission is June 8th, 2026, though applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
What are the primary qualifications for the Senior MEAL Advisor?
Candidates must have a Master's degree and over 10 years of experience in MEAL, specifically within public health or nutrition, along with expertise in data systems like DHIS2.
How to apply
Apply directly on Nutrition International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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