AI, Data Analytics & MEL Specialist Job IRES, Nairobi, Kenya

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Job Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics & Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist
Date Posted: 25/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: Indepth Research Institute
Industry: IT
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, and Somalia
Deadline: 10/08/2026
Summary: IT Jobs, IRES Jobs. Looking for an IT job in Kenya? IRES is hiring an AI, Data Analytics & MEL Specialist skilled in data analytics, AI integration, monitoring and evaluation, statistical modeling, and data-driven reporting.

Role Overview

The Senior Consultant will integrate AI and data analytics into digital platforms to support evidence-based decision-making. This role involves developing MEL frameworks, performance dashboards, learner analytics systems, and business intelligence solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement AI-enabled digital platforms and business intelligence solutions.
  • Design monitoring and evaluation frameworks, dashboards, and performance reporting systems.
  • Apply data analytics and visualization techniques to support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Develop learner analytics, competency assessment models, and decision support systems.
  • Support institutional MEL capacity building and performance measurement.

Qualifications and Experiences:

  • Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Monitoring & Evaluation, or a related discipline.
  • Microsoft AI Engineer, Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer, PMD Pro, or equivalent professional certification.
  • At least 8 years of experience in AI-enabled digital platforms, business intelligence, analytics, and data visualization.
  • Experience developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, dashboards, and performance reporting systems.
  • Experience in learner analytics, competency assessment, and evidence-based decision support systems will be an added advantage.

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Experience delivering complex ICT or digital transformation assignments.
  • Strong report writing and presentation skills.
  • Experience working with government agencies, financial institutions, higher education institutions, or development partners.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience working in Eastern Africa or similar regional contexts is desirable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and copies of all required certifications to trainingjobs@indepthresearch.co.ke by 10th August 2026. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.

All documents must be in PDF format.

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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