Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

About Us  

Jacaranda Health's mission is to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in the public health system. Through innovative AI-driven technology and human-centered solutions, we partner with governments to scale impactful, data-driven interventions. These solutions include PROMPTS, an AI-enabled platform for mothers, and MENTORS, a facility-based training program equipping frontline nurses with lifesaving skills and knowledge. Our innovations and partnerships have reached over 3 million women across 1,100+ health facilities. As we expand across Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, we are looking for dynamic leaders with a passion for impact to help us transform the future of maternal health. 

Jacaranda Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of race or ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics.

An overview of the team

The Research, Design & Evaluation (RDE) Division houses the Data & Analytics Department, which ensures that programmatic decisions, operational effectiveness, and strategic direction are informed by high-quality, timely data. The M&E team works closely with Product, Tech, Programs, and Research to ensure that data is collected, analyzed, and used effectively to improve program delivery and demonstrate impact. The M&E Manager will play a critical role in designing and managing M&E systems, leading analyses, overseeing surveys, and ensuring that data is translated into actionable insights.

Vision of the role 

The M&E Manager will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of monitoring and evaluation systems across Jacaranda Health's programs, including PROMPTS, MENTORS, and Health Systems Strengthening workstreams. The role will manage surveys, guide indicator frameworks, develop dashboards, mentor M&E staff, and ensure data is used effectively to drive program improvements and inform government and donor stakeholders.

Location: Based in Nairobi

Reports to: Head of Data & Analytics

Reports: Senior M&E  and  Analysts (2)

Preferred start date: February  2026

Terms of Engagement : One year contract, renewable. 

What You'll Do:

Lead M&E Strategy and Systems

• Design, implement, and oversee M&E strategies, logic models, and indicator frameworks across programs.

• Ensure quality and consistency across all M&E systems and data collection frameworks

• Lead the rollout and management of data collection tools (KoBo Toolbox, SurveyCTO, ODK) ensuring version control and data integrity.

• Coordinate closely with Programs, Research, and Tech teams to ensure timely outputs and actionable learnings.

Oversee PROMPTS Biannual Surveys (Kenya & Ghana)

• Manage all survey phases including planning, enumerator training, data collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting.

• Ensure survey protocols, sampling, and QA processes meet internal and global standards.

• Translate findings into clear recommendations, driving program improvements and sharing learnings with stakeholders.

Lead Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct regular and ad-hoc analyses of program data to monitor trends and program performance.

• Develop program scorecards, donor reports, dashboards, and decision briefs for internal and external use.

• Triangulate multiple data sources to validate results and deepen insights.

Build and Share Insightful Dashboards

• Design, maintain, and improve integrated dashboards that visualize KPIs and guide decision-making.

• Ensure dashboards are intuitive, visually impactful, and actionable.

• Train program staff and partners to interpret and utilize dashboards effectively.

Drive Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain data quality through robust QA processes, cleaning routines, and documentation.

• Facilitate data-use sessions with field and leadership teams to generate insights and drive course correction.

• Maintain a learning agenda capturing key performance gaps and improvement priorities.

External Representation & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key communicator of M&E findings to county leadership, government, and partners.

• Contribute analytics to funding proposals, reports, and external publications.

• Support thought leadership in evidence-based public health systems strengthening.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Line-manage and mentor M&E analysts, providing coaching on technical, strategic, and professional growth.

• Promote documentation, peer review, and quality assurance practices across the M&E function.

• Build the capacity of internal teams and local partners to use M&E data effectively.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other tasks assigned to support division and organizational objectives.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Health, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or related fields.

• 5–7+ years of progressive M&E experience, with at least 2 years managing teams or complex projects.

• Experience engaging government health systems and cross-country stakeholders is an advantage.

• Expertise in survey design, sampling, indicator frameworks, and M&E systems.

• Proficiency in STATA, R, Python; familiarity with SQL, PowerBI, or Tableau preferred.
  

Key Competencies and skills:

• M&E strategy and systems leadership across all programs.

• Successful planning and delivery of PROMPTS biannual surveys.

• Timely, actionable analysis, reporting, and data use.

• High-quality dashboards and data products that guide decision-making.

• Strong collaboration and external representation of Jacaranda Health.

• Team capacity building and high-quality outputs from the M&E function.

• Strong analytical, visualization, and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.

Why Jacaranda Health?

• Mission-driven work: Impact the lives of millions of mothers and babies.

• Innovation-forward thinking: Work with cutting-edge technology in maternal and newborn health.

• High-growth organization: Be part of a rapidly scaling national and global team.

• People-centric culture: Collaborate with an ambitious, passionate, and supportive team.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications through this link – Monitoring & Evaluation Manager.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged. No hard copies required or accepted. The final deadline is 17th December 2025.