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Description
Climate-sensitive Agriculture and Pastoralism in Northern Kenya (CLAP) is implemented by GIZ and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-financed by the European Union. The project aims to strengthen the resilience of communities in Turkana, Marsabit and Baringo counties to economic, environmental and social challenges in the context of climate change, with a focus on climate change adaptation, sustainable natural resource management, and improved livelihoods through value chain development.
The M&E Specialist holds overall responsibility for the project's monitoring, evaluation and learning function, covering the full results chain across all project activities funded by both BMZ and the EU
and implemented by GIZ and its partners in Turkana, Baringo and Marsabit.
Responsibilities
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Designing, establishing and continuously improving a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system for the project, in line with both BMZ and EU requirements
Conducting regular monitoring of project activities and advising the project manager on implementation status, emerging challenges and areas requiring corrective action
Leading the preparation of results-based reports to BMZ and the EU, including contributions to progress and final reports, and ensuring timely and accurate data entry and management in the EU's OPSYS reporting system
Coordinating M&E-related processes and data sharing with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) as co-implementing partner, and ensuring alignment of reporting frameworks where required
Supporting the project's communication and public relations work by providing up-to-date results data and evidence of project achievements
Contributing to the project's knowledge management, including documentation of lessons learned, good practices and innovations, and feeding into knowledge sharing processes at agriculture cluster and GIZ corporate level
Organising and facilitating meetings, workshops and knowledge-sharing events, and ensuring high-quality documentation of these events
Supporting cluster-level communication and M&E activities in close collaboration with the cluster coordinator and country office
Supporting project management in work planning, internal reporting, operational coordination and the preparation of key project documents
Qualifications and Specialist Knowledge
- Master's degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, data science, development studies or a related field; a relevant undergraduate degree with substantial professional experience will be considered
More than five years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning in the context of development cooperation, with prior exposure to both BMZ- and EU-funded projects strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing M&E systems for complex, multi-component projects, including results frameworks, indicator development and data collection methodologies
Familiarity with EU results reporting requirements and experience with EU's OPSYS reporting system is a strong asset
Experience working in Northern Kenya, in particular in Turkana, Baringo and/or Marsabit counties, is an advantage
Prior experience in developing monitoring frameworks and communication strategies for development projects
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams; prior experience supporting broader project management processes is an asset
Proficiency in written and spoken English and Swahili is required; very good working knowledge of standard ICT tools and applications (e.g. MS Office, MS Teams, data visualisation tools) is expected
Duration of Assignment: Up to 31.12.2027
Duty Station: Nairobi.
Submission of Application:
Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/ARD/06/05/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity
At GIZ Kenya, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We actively seek individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to build a stronger, more impactful global team.
We provide an environment of respect and psychological safety, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all. Discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected status is not tolerated in any of our workplaces.
People With disability are encouraged to apply
Ethics
GIZ is committed to the safety, dignity, and well-being of all individuals we interact with, including staff, partners, community members, and program participants. We uphold the highest standards in preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Child abuse or any form of misconduct by or toward team members is strictly prohibited.
All staff are expected to behave professionally, respect local laws and customs, and complete mandatory ethics e-learning courses upon hire.
Data Confidentiality
In accordance with GIZ’s data protection policy, all candidate applications are stored in our database for six (6) months and deleted thereafter.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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