About the role

GAIN is seeking to recruit a Data Specialist within our Programme Monitoring & Improvement (PMI) team to provide technical expertise in data management, analytics and digital systems to strengthen the quality, accessibility and use of programme data across GAIN. The role will involve the development and continuous improvement of programme data systems and digital tools, ensure data quality and integrity, and support the development and management of GAIN's results database.

Working closely with PMI teams across GAIN, the postholder will analyse and integrate data from multiple sources, develop dashboards and other analytical products, and translate programme data into actionable insights that support performance monitoring, programme improvement and decision-making. The role will also strengthen the capacity of teams to effectively use data systems, tools and analytical outputs throughout the programme lifecycle.

This role will be offered on a two (2) year fixed term contract, subject to availability of funding and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. This advert closes on 20th August 2026. GAIN encourages early applications and reserves the right to close the advert ahead of the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of interest.

Key Responsibilities include

• Coordinate and guide the development of monitoring system improvements (Salesforce, SurveyCTO, Tableau) for the organization.

• Curate and maintain GAIN’s standard indicators, Output and Outcome picklist.

• Develop dashboards for PMI and Project teams to facilitate performance monitoring and decision making.

• Will support the development of a GAIN Results database for project data and will manage said database once live.

• Oversee, review and interpret monitoring data as part of preparation for GAIN’s performance and donor reports and ensure quality of project reports aligning with the theory of change and results framework.

• Ensure the analysis of information collected and reporting, including writing reports, briefs and other materials is in line with GAIN standards.

• Supports implementation of in-house training for staff on programme monitoring, closely linked to the GAIN Project Management Guidelines (PMGs) through the delivery of workshops, seminars and training modules in partnership with the Program Management Advisor

• Contribute to the development of approaches to address capacity development needs related to programme monitoring, including among partners.

About you

The ideal candidate will possess experience in data management, data analytics, information systems, business intelligence or a related quantitative field, with demonstrable experience using data and digital systems to support programme performance and decision-making. You will have practical experience managing, validating, cleaning and analysing complex datasets, ensuring data quality and integrity, and developing dashboards and analytical products that translate data into clear, actionable insights.

You will be proficient in data visualisation and analytical tools such as Power BI or Tableau, alongside advanced Excel and statistical or analytical tools such as R/RStudio, STATA or Python. Experience working with SQL and structured databases, digital data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO, and information management platforms such as Salesforce would be highly desirable. Understanding of programme monitoring principles within a non-profit setting and how data systems, indicators and results frameworks support programme performance, learning and continuous improvement is required.

You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with programme, monitoring and technical teams and translate their information needs into practical data solutions. Experience strengthening colleagues' capacity in data quality, digital data collection, data systems, analytics or dashboards would be advantageous.

About our offer

The starting gross salary on offer for this role is from KES 3,219,600 – KES 3,683,388 gross per annum, depending on experience. Staff Benefits Summary

Working Conditions

All of our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements. Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city / cities in which the role is advertised. Please note, that GAIN does not sponsor working visas and relocations.

GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process. Applicants must have the right to work and be currently based in the advertised country location, to be eligible to apply for this position.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.

How to apply

Apply here: CAREERS @ GAIN