About Food for Education

Food for Education (F4E) is an African-led, women-led social enterprise that uses technology, smart operations, and logistics to provide low-cost, high-quality meals that improve nutrition and education outcomes for primary school children in Kenya.
We are growing quickly. Our mission is to scale models that prioritise efficient supply chain management and sustainable sourcing, so we can continue lowering the cost of school lunches. We have delivered over 90,000,000 meals since 2012 and are expanding to reach our goal of serving at least 1,000,000 public primary school students in Kenya every day by 2027.

Our Values

At Food for Education, our values are guiding principles that provide us with purpose and direction and set the tone for our interactions with all stakeholders:
Build with excellence and curiosity – We’re not afraid to try new things and iterate as much as we can to find the best and most efficient way to get results;
Be the change you seek – We acknowledge that continuous improvement is a shared responsibility;
We do what we say; and say what we do – We embrace an ownership mentality;
Ask why; and commit – Share openly, question respectfully, and commit fully. When we understand the why, we are able to work with a purpose.

About the Role

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager will be responsible for implementing and overseeing monitoring activities to ensure effective project management and accountability. They will develop monitoring systems, operationalize, and automate field activities, oversee monitoring quality control systems, and provide insights to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in project management, and a grounded understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning methodologies and systems.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation
Lead a team of 6 associates to oversee the technical aspects and actions across all monitoring platforms to ensure alignment with the impact function.
Collaborate with operations, technology, data, and fundraising teams to support the harmonization of the monitoring systems and approaches.
Develop and manage scalable, easy-to-use information management systems for monitoring and evaluation, generating periodic reports to inform and guide programming.
Oversee the operationalization of the theory of change through regular monitoring activities and the tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Plan and oversee monitoring field activities.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Champion access and use of data for shared learning and evidence-based decision-making.
Support the expansion of automation to enhance the timeliness and quality of data collection, analysis, and visualization.
Develop logical frameworks, MEL plans, and digital data collection tools for online data management.
Reporting:
Produce high-quality impact reports and updated dashboards with key findings to foster learning and decision-making, collaborating closely with the technology, data, and business intelligence teams.
Provide regular updates on project progress, highlighting successes, challenges, and areas needing improvement.
Stakeholder Management:
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop KPI measurement frameworks.
Ensure a high level of communication and maintain close working relationships with cross-functional teams across the organization.
Engage in the design, method, and conduct of internal impact evaluations.
Coordinate and support the impact team; foster timely and high-quality achievement and an inclusive and respectful team climate.
Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and management of field enumerators.
Create high-quality technical training and learning materials for the impact team, enumerators, and internal staff.
Stay updated with industry best practices, tools, and technologies in food production and leadership training.
Recommend and implement improvements to the training processes and curriculum based on feedback and assessments.
Take part in the recruitment process of Kitchen trainees and kitchen staff for existing and upcoming production facilities.
Any other responsibilities as assigned by your manager.

Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelors degree in a relevant field with at least 4-7 years of experience leading a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning related function.
Technical skills in qualitative and quantitative methodologies and setting up M&E processes and creating logical frameworks.
Experience leading and managing teams of analysts/associates and enumerators in data collection and quality assurance exercises.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with data collection, monitoring and tracking of nutrition-related public health indicators and outcomes in school-age children populations is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience with mobile data collection tools such as Kobo, CommCare, and ODK Collect.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, or other similar software. Knowledge of Tableau, PowerBi, or GIS software tools is an additional asset.
Grounded knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems, techniques, approaches, and methodologies in programs.
Demonstrated analytical, systematic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability and judgment to organize, plan, prioritize, and delegate tasks effectively.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products. Strong communication skills and presentation skills.
Strong management skills (Managing, motivating, and developing staff)

We are an equal opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding, long-term career.

We aim to contact all our applicants, but due to the high volume of applications only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application might not be successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

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