Job Description

Health Unit MEAL Advisor – Humanitarian Health Programs

Company: IRC (International Rescue Committee)
Location: Kenya (Host Country Office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Humanitarian Aid, Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, Research
Category: Health, Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL), International Development
Salary: US Pay Range: $97,000 – $107,000 per annum (location dependent) | UK Pay Range: £57,444 – £67,018 per annum

About IRC

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian organizations, operating in over 40 countries and numerous communities worldwide. The organization delivers life-saving support in health, education, economic recovery, protection, and emergency response programs for vulnerable populations affected by conflict, disasters, and displacement.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking health jobs in Kenya, monitoring and evaluation jobs in Kenya, public health jobs in Nairobi, and international NGO jobs in Kenya while contributing to impactful humanitarian programs globally.

Professionals exploring regional opportunities may also review vacancies through Health Unit MEAL Advisor and Monitoring Jobs in Kenya for additional career options across East Africa.

Position Summary

IRC is seeking an experienced Health Unit MEAL Advisor to support global health programming through data analysis, monitoring systems, evaluation frameworks, learning initiatives, and evidence-based decision-making. The successful candidate will strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems across health, nutrition, and environmental health programs operating in humanitarian and low-resource settings.

This role is particularly relevant for candidates interested in MEAL jobs in Kenya, health advisor jobs in Kenya, monitoring and evaluation specialist jobs in Nairobi, and humanitarian health jobs in Africa.

Key Job Responsibilities

Global Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Leadership

• Lead annual health statistics coordination and reporting processes.
• Review and validate health program data submitted by country offices.
• Ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy of global health datasets.
• Maintain and improve health, nutrition, and environmental health indicators.
• Support development of global monitoring frameworks.
• Coordinate with technical advisors and country program teams.
• Strengthen evidence-based decision-making processes.
• Support organizational learning and accountability systems.

Professionals searching for monitoring and evaluation jobs in Kenya, data analyst jobs in Nairobi, and research jobs in Kenya will find this role highly rewarding.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze global and regional health datasets.
• Interpret annual statistics and performance indicators.
• Produce leadership reports and technical briefing papers.
• Support health program performance reviews.
• Develop data visualization products and dashboards.
• Generate evidence to support strategic planning.
• Provide recommendations based on program findings.

This position aligns well with candidates interested in public health analyst jobs in Kenya, data management jobs in Kenya, and health information management jobs in Nairobi.

Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Design and facilitate monitoring and evaluation training programs.
• Build technical capacity among country program teams.
• Develop learning resources and technical guidance documents.
• Support utilization of program indicator dashboards.
• Mentor field-based monitoring and evaluation professionals.
• Strengthen data quality assurance systems.
• Promote knowledge-sharing initiatives across regions.

Candidates pursuing capacity building jobs in Kenya, training specialist jobs in Nairobi, and development sector jobs in Kenya are encouraged to apply.

Additional humanitarian opportunities can be explored through Health Unit MEAL Advisor and Monitoring Jobs in Egypt for professionals interested in regional development careers.

Research, Evaluation and Learning

• Support health evaluations and operational research projects.
• Develop data collection tools and research protocols.
• Assist in survey design and implementation.
• Conduct statistical analysis and interpretation.
• Support dissemination of research findings.
• Contribute to organizational learning products.
• Support evidence generation for advocacy initiatives.

This opportunity is suitable for applicants seeking research jobs in Kenya, evaluation specialist jobs in Kenya, and public health research jobs in Nairobi.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Health, Nutrition, Environmental Health and Emergency teams.
• Collaborate with Risk Management and Safeguarding teams.
• Support communications and advocacy initiatives.
• Participate in cross-sector technical working groups.
• Contribute to proposal development and business growth activities.

Education Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Monitoring & Evaluation, Biostatistics, or related field is required.

Candidates searching for public health jobs in Kenya, epidemiology jobs in Nairobi, and statistics jobs in Kenya are highly encouraged to apply.

Experience Requirements

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in public health programming.
• At least 3–5 years of international humanitarian MEAL experience.
• Experience managing health monitoring systems.
• Strong background in primary healthcare monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience working in low-resource and emergency settings.
• Exposure to multi-country health programs.
• Experience supporting research and evaluations.

This role is highly suitable for professionals seeking senior monitoring and evaluation jobs in Kenya, international development jobs in Nairobi, and global health jobs in Africa.

Technical Skills and Competencies

Applicants should have:

• Advanced statistical analysis skills.
• Strong monitoring and evaluation expertise.
• Data visualization and reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of health information systems.
• Experience with Power BI and CommCare preferred.
• Quantitative and qualitative research experience.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Individuals interested in health data analyst jobs in Kenya, M&E advisor jobs in Nairobi, and humanitarian research jobs in Kenya will find this position aligned with their expertise.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• French, Arabic, or Spanish language skills are highly desirable.

Training and Professional Development

IRC provides extensive professional development opportunities including:

• Monitoring and Evaluation training.
• Public Health leadership programs.
• Research methodology workshops.
• Humanitarian response training.
• Advanced data analytics development.
• Global knowledge exchange initiatives.
• Leadership mentoring programs.
• Technical excellence learning pathways.

Professionals exploring broader regional careers can also visit Health Unit MEAL Advisor and Monitoring Jobs in Tanzania for additional opportunities within East Africa.

Salary and Benefits

Compensation

• US Salary Range: $97,000 – $107,000 annually.
• UK Salary Range: £57,444 – £67,018 annually.
• Final compensation determined by work location, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave.
• Sick leave benefits.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development funding.
• Global career mobility opportunities.
• International humanitarian exposure.

Working Environment

The successful candidate will work within a dynamic international environment supporting health programs across multiple countries. The role may involve up to 30% international travel to field offices, humanitarian operations, and project implementation sites.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates searching for remote jobs in Kenya, international NGO jobs in Nairobi, global health careers, humanitarian advisor jobs, public health consultant jobs in Kenya, health monitoring specialist jobs, research and evaluation jobs in Africa, statistics jobs in Nairobi, and technical advisor jobs in Kenya.

Career Growth Opportunities

This role can lead to future positions such as:

• Senior MEAL Advisor
• Global Health Monitoring Manager
• Regional MEAL Lead
• Health Research Director
• Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
• Public Health Technical Advisor
• Global Health Specialist
• Humanitarian Program Director
• Evidence and Learning Manager
• International Development Consultant

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience should submit their application through the IRC online recruitment platform before the position is filled.

Only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications and experience requirements will be shortlisted for further assessment and interviews.

Location

Kenya (Host Country Office) – Flexible within IRC Registered Operating Countries

Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel Requirement: Up to 30% International Travel
Application Status: Open Until Filled