Information Management & Reporting Officer

Role: Full Time

Contract Duration: 1 Year, Fixed Term and Contract Renewable

Salary: Annual Gross KES 3,708,000 – KES 4,800,000

Location: Kenya

Deadline for submission: 24th March 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About Us

Founded in 1992, Nutrition International is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into broader development programs. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life.

For more than 30 years, Nutrition International has focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Nutrition International’s work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide.

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) aims to strengthen maternal nutrition platforms for Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) & calcium including the sustainable transition from Iron Folic Acid (IFA) to MMS in Africa through the provision of technical assistance support for eight countries in Africa. The goal is to reach at least 4M women with MMS, enhance regional market-shaping and support for at least one manufacturer and a pooled procurement mechanism, catalyze and mobilize at least $54.4M financing for scale-up of MMS, support two countries to integrate calcium, and engage in regional-level advocacy to create an enabling environment for micronutrient supplementation, including evidence updates.

As the lead of the NOURISH consortium, Nutrition International provides regional leadership, coordination, and technical guidance in strengthening maternal nutrition data systems for this investment and together with Technical Assistance Partners in Africa, supports standardization, data quality, interoperability, and actionable use of data and evidence to improve coverage, adherence, accountability and decision-making.

About the role

The NOURISH coordination team is looking to hire an Information Management & Reporting Officer (IMRO) to lead information and evidence management, documentation and data visualization, systems management and dashboard maintenance, and the full reporting cycle for the NOURISH Investment. The IMRO ensures that investment- and country-level data are well-governed, high quality, findable, accessible, interoperable, and actionable. Working under the technical leadership of the MEAL Advisor, the IMRO will produce analytical products and support learning and evidence management through communication of results and high-quality end-to-end reporting and data-driven storytelling. This role is central to transforming data into insights that strengthen decision-making, accountability, and visibility of progress under the investment. The role will also operationalize the Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) and learning strategy developed by the MEAL Advisor by building the data pipelines, repositories, dashboards, and reporting products needed for results- based decision making and accountability.

The IMRO will be a key partner to the MEAL focal points of the Technical Assistance Partners (TAPs), helping to produce timely and insightful dashboards, briefs, and reports that drive action at country and investment levels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Data Management & Systems Support

Support MEAL Advisor and TAPs in cleaning, validating, and analyzing routine data (DHIS2, HMIS, LMIS, eCHIS). Maintain standardized monitoring tools and indicator sheets. Track KPI data completeness and flag issues. Support spot-checks surveys through tool versioning, guidance, and quality checks.

2.Dashboard Development, Maintenance, and Analytics

Manage the grant-level dashboard and analytics system, developing and maintaining dynamic visualizations (Power BI, DHIS2, Tableau) for real-time monitoring. Generate summary tables, trend graphs, and analytic briefs to support regional analysis. Ensure dashboards reflect current data and provide actionable insights for TAPs and partners, including quality flags, confidence markers, completeness indicators, and guidance notes. 

3.Reporting, Documentation, and Data Storytelling

Produce quarterly and annual reports synthesizing data trends and KPIs progress. Translate data into narratives, infographics, and summaries for diverse audiences. Document lessons learned and country insights. Prepare slide decks and briefs for presentations. Create recurring data packs for reviews and learning sessions.

4.Support to Quality Assurance and Learning

Support the Advisor and Director with data quality reviews, including verification, completeness checks, and follow-up with TAPs to resolve issues. Prepare analytic products, notes, and visuals for cross-country meetings. Maintain the SharePoint repository with version control and organized access. Produce DQA reports with prioritized issues and corrective actions, tracking resolution with TAPs. 

5.Learning, Documentation & Knowledge Management

Translate the learning strategy into an operational evidence calendar, mapping learning questions to data sources and products. Coordinate documentation of lessons learned, case studies, and system improvements, producing learning briefs and guides.

Education/Professional Designations/Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s preferred in Information Systems, Data Science, Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field.

Experience

• 5–7+ years in information management, data systems, or M&E/MEAL within global health or development, including LMIC contexts.
• Experience with donor-funded projects (e.g. government, UN, foundations, bilateral/multilateral donors) and understanding of donor compliance.
• Experience in international development / Public Health / Nutrition/NGO environment.
• Knowledge of major donors’ rules (e.g., Global Affairs Canada, FCDO, EU, Private & Public Foundations).
• Hands-on experience with DHIS2/HMIS/LMIS/eCHIS data flows, data extraction (APIs/exports), and alignment to national reporting.
• Proven track record building and maintaining Power BI/Tableau dashboards, data pipelines, and Excel based data packs.
• Experience with data quality assessment and improvement (DQA/DQI) and results-based management aligned to a PMF/KPI framework.
• Strong SharePoint/OneDrive repository design and governance, including controlled vocabularies and version control.
• Familiarity with ODK/KoBo/CommCare and survey data management.
• Advantage: SQL, R or Python for ETL, data validation, and reproducible analytics; GIS exposure (QGIS/ArcGIS) for subnational maps.

Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Excellent data visualization and communication skills, able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Meticulous attention to metadata, documentation, and audit trails.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills with government counterparts and multi-partner environments.
• Solid project management (backlogs, sprints, release notes), and comfort operating in fast, multi-country contexts.

Tools & Platforms

• Visualization & Analysis: Power BI (preferred), Tableau, Excel, R/Python (desirable).
• Data Management: SharePoint/OneDrive, SQL databases, DHIS2 APIs, ODK/KoBo/CommCare.
• Collaboration & PM: MS Teams, Planner, OneNote, PowerPoint.
• Documentation: Structured templates, SOPs, codebooks, data dictionaries.

A competitive market pay, health benefits, pension plan, flexible work hours, vacation, support for learning and development opportunities and health and wellness. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Safeguarding, Equity & Inclusion: We are committed to safeguarding, PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), and equity, diversity, and inclusion. All staff are expected to uphold these values, complete mandatory trainings, and adhere to organizational and donor policies. 

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description