Youth Challenge International (YCI) is accelerating youth innovation for good. Together with young leaders and innovators, we are creating a better future where people, planet and profit can thrive. We are going all in on the bold ideas, skills and ventures that will get us there. In over 30 countries, YCI has teamed up with young people and partner organizations to transform complex challenges into sustainable solutions; collectively, we learn fast, fail smart and turn insights into action. We believe that a better world can – and will – be built by the next generation.

YCI has a proven track record of successful programming, strong partnerships and a deep commitment to youth economic empowerment. With a solid foundation in Sub Saharan Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania, and Ghana, YCI has built youth entrepreneurship ecosystems in collaboration with governments, funders and local partners.

YCI is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Consultant to lead key components of YCI’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning functions.

This consultancy will include the following focus areas:

• Leading key components of the YCI MEL strategy, action plan and execution;
• Providing technical leadership on data management, including oversight of data collection, quality assurance and management of data systems;
• Providing technical assistance to YCI staff, volunteers and partners related to MEL, including coaching, training and capacity building;
• Lead key components of data analysis and reporting, for both internal learning and donor reporting; and
• Identifying opportunities for program improvement through data interpretation.

Experience and Background:

• 12 + years of progressive and proven leadership and consulting experience in monitoring, learning and evaluation with different client types and programs and organizations;
• High familiarity with Results-based Management, and demonstrated success leading project Performance Measurement Frameworks and Logic Models;
• Strong grasp of industry best practices in survey design, interviewing and sampling methodologies;
• Exceptional ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data, including ability to produce high-quality data visualizations and reports;
• Experience training and coaching team members in alignment with MEL strategy;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Exceptional understanding of relevant technology and systems, including key data analysis tools (E.g. Power BI, DoveTail, KoBo, AirTable, Canva, Office Suite, Zoom)
• A strong understanding of gender equality and youth entrepreneurship;
• Preference to candidates with experience reporting to Global Affairs Canada or other institutional donors.

Citizenship: Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of Kenya.

Daily rate: 25,000 KES Per Day

LOE: Up to 10 days per calendar month; long term assignment

Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2025, 5:00 pm EAT

How to Apply:

Application Process:
Please submit your CV and cover letter as a single PDF document, maximum 4 pages, saved in the following format: “First Name Last Name_MEL Consultant”.

You can find the link to the application form here. To ensure any incoming emails do not end up in your spam folder, please add info@yci.org to your email contact list. Expressions of interest will be reviewed as they are received.

If you do not meet the requirements and experience requested, please do not apply.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.