Information Management Jobs in Kenya

Company: Nutrition International
Location: Kenya
Job Type: Full-Time
Contract Duration: 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract (Renewable)
Salary: Annual Gross Salary of KES 3,708,000 – KES 4,800,000
Application Deadline: 24th December 2026
Application Review: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About Nutrition International

Founded in 1992, Nutrition International is a globally recognized organization committed to delivering effective and evidence-based nutrition interventions to vulnerable populations worldwide. The organization works with governments, donors, implementers, and development partners to conduct innovative nutrition research, shape policies, and strengthen nutrition integration within broader development systems.

Operating in more than 60 countries across Africa and Asia, Nutrition International has spent over three decades implementing affordable, high-impact nutrition solutions aimed at ending malnutrition and enabling individuals to achieve their full potential.

The organization is driven by a mission to create a world where everyone, everywhere is free from malnutrition and empowered to live healthier lives.

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About the NOURISH Investment

The NOURISH Investment (Nurture the ecosystem, Optimize the market, Unlock financing, Reinforce ANC platforms, Integrate and Scale MMS and Calcium for Healthy Futures) is a regional initiative focused on strengthening maternal nutrition systems in Africa.

The investment supports the transition from Iron Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation to Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) and calcium integration across eight African countries. The initiative seeks to:

• Reach at least 4 million women with MMS interventions.
• Strengthen regional market systems and pooled procurement mechanisms.
• Mobilize approximately USD 54.4 million in financing for MMS scale-up.
• Support country integration of calcium supplementation.
• Advocate for improved maternal micronutrient supplementation policies and evidence-based programming.

As the consortium lead, Nutrition International provides technical guidance, regional coordination, and support for maternal nutrition data systems to improve accountability, data quality, interoperability, and evidence-based decision-making.

Job Description (JD)

Nutrition International seeks to recruit an experienced and highly analytical Information Management & Reporting Officer (IMRO) to support information systems management, evidence generation, dashboard development, reporting, and learning under the NOURISH Investment.

The IMRO will work under the technical supervision of the MEAL Advisor and will be responsible for ensuring investment-level and country-level data remain high quality, accessible, interoperable, and actionable.

The successful candidate will lead data visualization, reporting systems, knowledge management, and evidence communication while operationalizing the Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) and supporting data-driven decision-making.

This role will also involve close collaboration with Technical Assistance Partners (TAPs) and MEAL focal points across multiple countries to generate dashboards, reports, and analytical products that improve investment accountability and performance.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Data Management & Systems Support

The Information Management & Reporting Officer will:

• Support the MEAL Advisor and TAPs in cleaning, validating, and analyzing routine data from DHIS2, HMIS, LMIS, and eCHIS systems.
• Maintain standardized monitoring tools, KPI trackers, and indicator reference sheets.
• Monitor data completeness and consistency while identifying reporting gaps.
• Support survey spot checks, tool versioning, quality control, and monitoring guidance.

2. Dashboard Development, Maintenance & Analytics

The successful candidate will:

• Manage grant-level dashboards and analytics systems for regional monitoring.
• Design and maintain dynamic visualizations using Power BI, DHIS2, Tableau, and Excel.
• Produce trend analyses, summary tables, dashboards, and data briefs.
• Ensure dashboards are updated regularly with actionable insights and quality indicators.
• Develop confidence markers, quality flags, completeness indicators, and user guidance notes.

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3. Reporting, Documentation & Data Storytelling

Responsibilities will include:

• Producing quarterly, annual, and donor reports summarizing KPI progress and implementation outcomes.
• Transforming technical data into accessible narratives, infographics, and evidence summaries.
• Preparing presentations, slide decks, analytical briefs, and country insight documents.
• Supporting recurring data packs for performance reviews and learning sessions.
• Documenting lessons learned and implementation insights across participating countries.

4. Quality Assurance & Learning Support

The officer will:

• Conduct data quality reviews, verification exercises, and completeness assessments.
• Work with Technical Assistance Partners to resolve identified reporting issues.
• Prepare analytical products and learning materials for cross-country meetings.
• Maintain organized SharePoint repositories with structured version control.
• Produce Data Quality Assessment (DQA) reports and track corrective actions.

5. Learning, Documentation & Knowledge Management

Key responsibilities include:

• Translating the learning strategy into an operational evidence calendar.
• Mapping learning priorities to relevant data sources and reporting outputs.
• Producing case studies, learning briefs, implementation guides, and evidence summaries.
• Supporting documentation of system improvements and best practices.

Educational Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Information Systems
  • Data Science
  • Public Health
  • Statistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Or a related discipline

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s Degree in:
  • Information Systems
  • Public Health
  • Statistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Data Science
  • Related field

Experience Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate:

• 5–7+ years of experience in:
  • Information Management
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
  • Data Systems Management
  • Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
  • Global Health or International Development
• Experience working in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).
• Strong understanding of donor-funded projects including compliance requirements.
• Experience within Public Health, Nutrition, NGO, or Development sectors.
• Familiarity with donor frameworks such as:
  • Government agencies
  • UN organizations
  • Bilateral and multilateral donors
  • Foundations including FCDO, EU, Global Affairs Canada, and other public/private funders.

Technical Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess expertise in:

Data Systems & Analytics

• DHIS2/HMIS/LMIS/eCHIS data flows
• API data extraction and national reporting alignment
• Data quality improvement (DQA/DQI)
• Results-based management frameworks and KPI tracking
• PMF implementation

Dashboard & Visualization Tools

• Power BI (Preferred)
• Tableau
• Advanced Excel
• Data storytelling and visualization

Data Management Platforms

• SharePoint and OneDrive repository governance
• SQL databases
• Controlled vocabularies and metadata management
• Version control systems

Survey & Digital Data Collection Tools

• ODK
• KoBoToolbox
• CommCare

Additional Advantages

Experience in:

• SQL
• R Programming
• Python
• ETL automation
• GIS mapping using QGIS/ArcGIS

Behavioral Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to simplify complex datasets into meaningful insights
• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Strong facilitation skills in multi-country and partner environments
• Project management experience including backlog tracking, sprint planning, and release documentation
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, multicultural work environments

Training & Professional Development

Nutrition International provides opportunities for continuous professional growth through:

• Learning and development programs
• Data visualization and analytics training
• Public health and nutrition systems strengthening exposure
• Monitoring & Evaluation capacity building
• Donor compliance and grant reporting experience
• Cross-country technical collaboration and leadership exposure

Employee Benefits

Selected candidates will enjoy:

• Competitive market-based salary
• Health insurance and wellness support
• Pension plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid leave and vacation benefits
• Learning and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. The organization strongly promotes:

• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
• Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
• Workplace safeguarding policies
• Ethical conduct and donor compliance

All employment offers are subject to satisfactory screening and reference checks.

Application Deadline

Deadline for Submission: 24th December 2026
Application Reviews: Conducted on a rolling basis.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early before the closing date.