{"id":105921,"date":"2026-08-05T06:34:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/senior-regional-manager-monitoring-evaluation-research-and-learning-merl\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T06:34:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:34:53","slug":"senior-regional-manager-monitoring-evaluation-research-and-learning-merl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/senior-regional-manager-monitoring-evaluation-research-and-learning-merl\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Regional Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Senior Regional Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL)\", \"description\": \"RESPONSIBILITIES\\nUnder the supervision of the Project Director, the Regional Senior Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning MERL will oversee the MERL strategic response by offering leadership, and technical oversight across the project\u2019s interventions. The Regional Senior Manager, MERL\u00a0 will be responsible for designing the MERL system in alignment with the country level\u00a0 frameworks.\\nThe lead will:\\nMERL System Design and Management\\nDesign and manage the program\u2019s overall MERL standards and framework, ensuring data collection and reporting capabilities are robust and aligned with program goals and donor requirements.\\nEstablish and oversee quality standards, ensuring adherence to the necessary level of MERL standards across the entire project portfolio.\\nManage and mitigate the risk associated with challenges in maintaining quality MERL standards across a diverse set of partners.\\nDevelop annual operating forecasts of MERL budgets, and the annual research, evaluation and learning agenda in close collaboration with the Project Director and team leads;\\nOversee a team of five, including a Learning Manager, Research Manager and 3 MERL Officers, providing coaching and support to successfully deliver the initiative\u2019s ambitious MERL agenda;\\nProvide coaching and support to the Technical Assistance Mechanism, Higher Education Inclusion, and RLO Opportunity Fund units to ensure that M&E practices are embedded in the teams\u2019 daily work.\\nLearning and Knowledge Exchange\\nIn close collaboration with the WUSC global MERL Manager, develop and oversee a strategic approach to learning and knowledge sharing within the project. This includes creating and implementing a project learning agenda aligned with WUSC\u2019s institutional learning agenda and contributing learning results to the institutional knowledge hub.\\nLead the development of a learning agenda to synthesize lessons learned and facilitate their incorporation into program design and implementation.\\nOversee the process of assessments and thematic papers, research, analysis, interpretation and reporting of various data across all projects in the region to\u00a0 ensure\u00a0 the highest standards of intellectual honesty, research ethics, and academic convention;\\nSupport network connections to promote knowledge exchange and strategic collaboration across geographies and partners, ensuring data and learning are leveraged for scaled impact.\\nEnsure learning and evidence are utilized to enhance the capacity of donor staff and partners to develop, test, and scale innovative programming.\\nEstablish and manage working relationships and strategic engagement with external evaluation and research consultants and other partners, including relevant government bodies, researchers and other MERL stakeholders;\\nRefugee-led Organization Capacity Strengthening:\\nIn close collaboration with the core pillar leads, develop and implement a tailored MERL training strategy for RLOs to effectively address gaps and improve their data collection and reporting capabilities.\\nSupport RLOs in meeting project expectations and ensure they can maintain accountability and quality standards in their data and reporting.\\nReporting and Systemic Change:\\nTrack progress towards the ultimate program goals of enabling 1 million RDP youth to secure dignified work and 35,000 RDP youth to access education through technical assistance.\\nProvide evidence and data to inform the adaptation or redesign of interventions to address systemic barriers to education and economic opportunities for RDP youth.\\nWork environment\\nPromote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust, respect and safety.\\nCreate a working environment is free from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment SEAH\\nEnsure high standards of prevention and response measures for SEAH are in place consistent with the\u202fWUSC's safeguarding policies and WUSC's Code of Conduct.\\nQUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES\\nEducation\\nAt minimum, a Bachelor\u2019s degree in a related field International Development, Public Policy, International Relations.\\nExperience & Competencies\\nExtensive experience over ten years designing, implementing, and managing complex MERL systems for large-scale, multi-country programs, preferably in the African context.\\nDemonstrated ability to provide technical assistance and capacity building in MERL to diverse partners, including community-based organizations and higher education institutions\\nExpertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, data management, and the use of evidence for systemic change and policy influence.\\nStrong analytical and communication skills, with experience synthesizing complex data into clear learning products and reports.\\nDemonstrated commitment to social inclusion and knowledge of the specific constraints and realities of challenges faced by refugee and displaced groups;\\nAdherence to gender equality and social inclusion principles; proven kno\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-04\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"World University Service of Canada\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-18T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> World University Service of Canada<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time , Hybrid<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-18<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>RESPONSIBILITIES<br \/>Under the supervision of the Project Director, the Regional Senior Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning MERL will oversee the MERL strategic response by offering leadership, and technical oversight across the project\u2019s interventions. The Regional Senior Manager, MERL\u00a0 will be responsible for designing the MERL system in alignment with the country level\u00a0 frameworks.<br \/>The lead will:<br \/>MERL System Design and Management<br \/>Design and manage the program\u2019s overall MERL standards and framework, ensuring data collection and reporting capabilities are robust and aligned with program goals and donor requirements.<br \/>Establish and oversee quality standards, ensuring adherence to the necessary level of MERL standards across the entire project portfolio.<br \/>Manage and mitigate the risk associated with challenges in maintaining quality MERL standards across a diverse set of partners.<br \/>Develop annual operating forecasts of MERL budgets, and the annual research, evaluation and learning agenda in close collaboration with the Project Director and team leads;<br \/>Oversee a team of five, including a Learning Manager, Research Manager and 3 MERL Officers, providing coaching and support to successfully deliver the initiative\u2019s ambitious MERL agenda;<br \/>Provide coaching and support to the Technical Assistance Mechanism, Higher Education Inclusion, and RLO Opportunity Fund units to ensure that M&#038;E practices are embedded in the teams\u2019 daily work.<br \/>Learning and Knowledge Exchange<br \/>In close collaboration with the WUSC global MERL Manager, develop and oversee a strategic approach to learning and knowledge sharing within the project. This includes creating and implementing a project learning agenda aligned with WUSC\u2019s institutional learning agenda and contributing learning results to the institutional knowledge hub.<br \/>Lead the development of a learning agenda to synthesize lessons learned and facilitate their incorporation into program design and implementation.<br \/>Oversee the process of assessments and thematic papers, research, analysis, interpretation and reporting of various data across all projects in the region to\u00a0 ensure\u00a0 the highest standards of intellectual honesty, research ethics, and academic convention;<br \/>Support network connections to promote knowledge exchange and strategic collaboration across geographies and partners, ensuring data and learning are leveraged for scaled impact.<br \/>Ensure learning and evidence are utilized to enhance the capacity of donor staff and partners to develop, test, and scale innovative programming.<br \/>Establish and manage working relationships and strategic engagement with external evaluation and research consultants and other partners, including relevant government bodies, researchers and other MERL stakeholders;<br \/>Refugee-led Organization Capacity Strengthening:<br \/>In close collaboration with the core pillar leads, develop and implement a tailored MERL training strategy for RLOs to effectively address gaps and improve their data collection and reporting capabilities.<br \/>Support RLOs in meeting project expectations and ensure they can maintain accountability and quality standards in their data and reporting.<br \/>Reporting and Systemic Change:<br \/>Track progress towards the ultimate program goals of enabling 1 million RDP youth to secure dignified work and 35,000 RDP youth to access education through technical assistance.<br \/>Provide evidence and data to inform the adaptation or redesign of interventions to address systemic barriers to education and economic opportunities for RDP youth.<br \/>Work environment<br \/>Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust, respect and safety.<br \/>Create a working environment is free from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment SEAH<br \/>Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SEAH are in place consistent with the\u202fWUSC&#8217;s safeguarding policies and WUSC&#8217;s Code of Conduct.<br \/>QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES<br \/>Education<br \/>At minimum, a Bachelor\u2019s degree in a related field International Development, Public Policy, International Relations.<br \/>Experience &#038; Competencies<br \/>Extensive experience over ten years designing, implementing, and managing complex MERL systems for large-scale, multi-country programs, preferably in the African context.<br \/>Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance and capacity building in MERL to diverse partners, including community-based organizations and higher education institutions<br \/>Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, data management, and the use of evidence for systemic change and policy influence.<br \/>Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience synthesizing complex data into clear learning products and reports.<br \/>Demonstrated commitment to social inclusion and knowledge of the specific constraints and realities of challenges faced by refugee and displaced groups;<br \/>Adherence to gender equality and social inclusion principles; proven knowledge of and commitment to the concept of gender equality and intersectionality within programming;<br \/>Strong planning, organization and problem-solving skills with ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team in a fast-paced work environment;<br \/>Commitment to WUSC\u2019s mission of building a better world for all young people, particularly displaced and refugee youth.<br \/>Languages<br \/>Complete fluency in English is required.<br \/>Fluency or professional competencies in French is a strong asset.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to World University Service of Canada on wusc.bamboohr.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1296318\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-18 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: World University Service of Canada Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time , Hybrid Apply Before: 2026-08-18 Job Description RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the supervision of the Project Director, the Regional Senior Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning MERL will oversee the MERL strategic response by offering leadership, and technical oversight across the project\u2019s interventions. 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