Application Deadline: September 11, 2026

The Position:

The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Analyst supports the UNFPA Kenya Country Office (CO) by providing technical expertise in planning, progress monitoring, and results-based reporting. Key responsibilities include advancing knowledge management, supporting the use of results data for programmatic and management adjustments, and upholding rigorous evaluation standards across both development and humanitarian settings.

The Planning, M&E Analyst works under the direct supervision of the Gender/GBV Advisor and in close collaboration with the M&E Specialist and the Programme and Operations teams to ensure timely and compliant programme delivery.

You would be responsible for:

Results planning

• Facilitate and substantively contribute to defining results:
• Contribute to the development of quality and robust M&E frameworks to guide monitoring, reporting, and performance management during programme implementation
• Provide technical inputs for the development of theories of change of the programme/project counting the past, present, and future contexts
• Ensure the development of annual and multi-year results plans for the programme
• Support the development and quality assurance of implementing and strategic partner workplans to operationalize results
• Prepare  field monitoring plans and quality assurance processes
• Ensure  the use of evaluation results for evidence-based planning
• Support the formulation of United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework joint programming.

Monitoring

• Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and tracking of results against Country Programme targets and the UNFPA Strategic Plan:
• Provide technical inputs to mid-and-annual reviews of the programme
• Ensure the monitoring of workplan implementation in collaboration with programme staff
• Support field monitoring and coordinate with programme team and promote use of monitoring visits recommendations
• Support collecting and analyzing data and evidence, including higher-level indicators, and oversee regular data quality checks
• Actively participate and provide relevant inputs for joint UN results groups and other joint monitoring mechanisms
• Provide inputs for implementing adaptive and innovative monitoring practices such as remote monitoring and real-time monitoring
• Contribute to the implementation of the assurance plans, including the spot checks for Implementing Partners (IPs).

Results reporting and communication

• Facilitate the reporting of the country programme results to internal and external audiences.
• Analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data and information for the programme and produce analytical reports to inform reporting and decision-making
• Ensure and drive the development of high-quality and timely programme, humanitarian response and partner reports
• Ensure  quality assurance of IP quarterly and annual reports
• Support the development of donor progress and annual reports
• Provide results and generate data for producing external reports such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 
• Prepare communication of results (briefs, newsletters, stories, etc.) for both internal and external dissemination in close collaboration with communication staff
• Develop visual and narrative presentation of results through infographics, dashboards, and story maps

Evaluation

• Provide technical support to the CO in the implementation of the UNFPA Evaluation Policy in the Country Office
• Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of the costed evaluation plan in the country office, including an annual update and regular monitoring of implementation of planned evaluations
• Provide technical advice in the evaluation processes, including reviewing deliverables to ensure they meet UNFPA Evaluation Quality Standards
• Promote the use of evaluation findings and recommendations in programme management and organizational decision-making 
• Coordinate the monitoring of evaluation management response implementation
• Assist efforts to enhance UNFPA internal and national evaluation capacity development

Knowledge management and culture of results

• Contribute to knowledge and information management and maintaining a culture of results
• Ensure implementation of results-based management (RBM) principles and standards
• Provide technical support to implementing partners on strengthening capacity development on RBM
• Promote interventions for utilizing results and demonstrate adaptive management 
• Identify, disseminate and use good practices, lessons and knowledge 
• Support results communication in collaboration with relevant staff
• Support in maintaining updated UNFPA’s internal information systems and ensuring data consistency with inter-agency reporting mechanisms, e.g. UNINFO.
• Participate in inter-agency coordination meetings on M&E, IM, and knowledge sharing in humanitarian and development responses.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designated authority.

Qualifications and Experience: 

 Education:

• Master’s degree in statistics, development studies, economics, public health, population studies, demography and/or any other related social science discipline.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Experience  in results-based management,  planning, monitoring, reporting, evaluation and information management, or knowledge management within development and/or humanitarian contexts
• Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, evaluation design, data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Experience supporting the management of evaluation processes
• Good computer skills, experience in data visualization and the use of analytical software (e.g., Power BI)
• Ability to provide M&E technical support to the programme team and IPs
• Ability to synthesize programme performance data and produce analytical reports

Languages: 

Fluency in the English language is required.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

• Results-based programme development and management
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization
• Resource mobilization

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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