The organization is inviting applications from experienced, motivated, and mission-driven professionals to support its ongoing initiatives under the Changing Lives Project and other core programmatic areas. The available roles fall within the Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Programs Department, and Training Department. These positions are designed to support project implementation, strengthen community engagement, enhance monitoring systems, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones across various regions in Kenya.
The recruitment aims to identify individuals who can contribute to structured program execution, reliable data processes, field-level mentorship, coaching, and training functions. Each role provides an opportunity to support interventions that improve livelihoods, strengthen community capacity, and enhance accountability in project delivery. The positions offer a full-time contract arrangement, with placement across different field sites where the organization operates. The following sections outline detailed job descriptions for each role to guide interested applicants.
Monitoring and Evaluation Department
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – CLP (Job ID: 108)
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for the Changing Lives Project (CLP) will support the design, coordination, and implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation activities across project sites. The role requires a systematic approach to data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure the organization maintains reliable project information and utilizes evidence to inform decision-making.
Key responsibilities include implementing M&E tools and systems that align with project objectives and donor requirements. The officer will assist in designing appropriate data collection methodologies, which may include surveys, assessments, interviews, and field observations. This role involves conducting routine field visits to monitor project activities, validate reported outputs, and interact with beneficiaries to ensure information accuracy.
The M&E Officer will also support the preparation of periodic reports through the aggregation of qualitative and quantitative findings. This includes working with field teams to compile performance indicators, track project progress against set targets, and identify any emerging variances that may require management attention. Where necessary, the officer will facilitate capacity-building sessions for project teams on the use of data tools and monitoring guidelines.
Another responsibility involves contributing to learning agenda activities, such as facilitating reflection meetings, documenting case stories, and capturing lessons that can support project improvement. The officer will play an important role in ensuring compliance with M&E protocols and safeguarding data integrity throughout the project cycle.
The position also involves maintaining up-to-date databases, ensuring proper storage of both digital and physical records, and coordinating with program staff to ensure timely submission of monitoring information. The officer may be called upon to support external evaluations, audits, and data quality assessments when required.
Overall, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is expected to promote evidence-based programming, maintain professional standards in data management, and provide consistent technical support to the various teams working within the Changing Lives Project.
Programs Department
Position: CASHA Business Coaches (17 Positions) (Job ID: 107)
The CASHA Business Coaches support entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and small business development activities across project locations. This role focuses on guiding individuals and groups participating in CASHA initiatives to enhance their financial knowledge and improve their business practices.
Primary responsibilities include conducting business coaching sessions with beneficiaries to support the development, management, and scaling of their income-generating activities. Coaches will assess the unique needs of each entrepreneur or business group and structure coaching sessions that address identified gaps, whether operational, financial, or organizational.
The position requires delivering financial literacy content, which may include topics such as savings culture, record-keeping, budgeting, cost management, and responsible borrowing. Business Coaches will also help beneficiaries develop feasible business plans and support them in implementing step-by-step improvement strategies.
Conducting field visits to observe business activities is an important part of the job. These visits allow the coach to provide practical guidance, assess business performance, and identify constraints limiting growth. Business Coaches will document all coaching sessions, prepare progress reports, and provide feedback to program supervisors regarding emerging trends or challenges experienced by participants.
They may also support group-based training, peer-learning initiatives, and networking events designed to help entrepreneurs share experiences and lessons learned. Additionally, coaches will ensure that businesses adhere to project-specific guidelines, reporting requirements, and established financial procedures.
Another responsibility includes coordinating with field partners and internal teams to ensure alignment of business coaching activities with broader project objectives. Business Coaches play a key role in helping beneficiaries transition from limited-capacity ventures to more stable and growth-oriented enterprises. They also support the monitoring of financial products or tools provided through the project where applicable.
The role requires strong documentation discipline, adherence to coaching frameworks, and timely submission of reports detailing business milestones, challenges encountered, and suggested improvements.
Training Department
Position: Training Officer – Changing Lives Project (Job ID: 109)
The Training Officer for the Changing Lives Project provides leadership in training delivery, curriculum application, and coordination of training activities across project sites. The officer ensures that all training components are conducted efficiently and that participants receive high-quality capacity-building support.
The main responsibilities include planning, organizing, and executing various training sessions aligned with the curriculum and project guidelines. The Training Officer will work closely with program coordinators to develop training schedules, identify participant groups, allocate training resources, and confirm logistics such as venues, materials, and trainer availability.
Delivering training sessions is a core duty. The officer will facilitate learning using structured methodologies such as presentations, group activities, role-plays, practical demonstrations, and discussions. Training content may cover life skills, entrepreneurship, behavioural change, social empowerment, or other themes required by the Changing Lives Project.
Another responsibility involves monitoring participant engagement and gathering feedback to assess whether training objectives are being met. The Training Officer will evaluate learning outcomes by administering assessments or practical exercises when necessary. They will document observations to help strengthen future training sessions.
The role includes preparing training reports detailing participant turnout, learning progress, encountered challenges, and recommendations for improvement. These reports support internal learning and help program teams adjust strategies based on field realities.
The Training Officer will collaborate with field staff to follow up on participants after training to ensure that newly acquired skills are applied effectively. They may participate in review meetings and coordinate with Monitoring and Evaluation teams to contribute data related to training indicators.
Additional tasks include ensuring that training materials remain updated, culturally appropriate, and aligned with the project’s goals. The officer may be required to support the orientation of new trainers, ensure compliance with training protocols, and uphold professional standards during training delivery.
This role requires close coordination with various project teams, strong organization skills, and a commitment to providing consistent learning experiences that contribute to overall project impact.
Conclusion and Application Instruction
All positions outlined above offer an opportunity for professionals to support structured interventions that contribute to community development, capacity enhancement, and improvement of livelihoods under the Changing Lives Project and related program areas. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by following the application instructions provided through the designated recruitment portal.
