Impact you can see
You help partners design and implement solutions and you measure real outcomes in markets, services, and communities.
Join a team that designs programs, delivers results, and strengthens accountability.
At Merstat you apply systems thinking, rigorous evidence, and practical delivery to create change that lasts.
Why work at Merstat
Learning by doing
You build DCED-aligned systems, test ideas in the field, and use live dashboards to steer decisions.
Global exposure
You collaborate across countries and portfolios in agriculture, WASH, health, inclusive finance, youth employment, and climate.
Inclusive culture
You work in a team that integrates gender equality, disability inclusion, poverty profiling, and climate resilience in everything we do.
Flexible delivery
You contribute through full-time roles, project-based assignments, and expert rosters.
Innovation focus
Dedicated resources and time for research and innovation to explore new technologies.
Current openings
If a role below doesn't match your profile, send a general application and select your talent pool.
Associate, DCED Systems MEL
Full-timeYou build DCED-aligned systems that teams can run with confidence.
Specialist, Third Party Monitoring
Project-based or Full-timeYou deliver independent monitoring that decision makers trust.
Analyst, Climate MRV
Full-time or Project-basedYou turn operational data into verification-ready climate evidence.
Lead, Jobs and Inclusion
Full-timeYou operationalize jobs frameworks and inclusion metrics across portfolios.
Advisor, Health Systems Strengthening
Project-basedYou improve routine information systems and data use for decisions.
Expert Roster, Evaluations and Research
Consultant RosterYou lead context-fit studies that decision makers use.
General application
If you are a strong fit but do not see an exact match, share your profile.
Associate, DCED Systems MEL
Full-time MEL Nairobi or remote within Africa
About the role: You build DCED-aligned systems that teams can run with confidence.
You will:
- Design results chains and measurement plans and run AAER learning
- Stand up decision dashboards and data routines
- Keep audit documentation ready and support pre-audit checks
You bring:
- DCED practice in real programmes
- Strong facilitation and clean writing
- Power BI or an equivalent analytics tool
Specialist, Third Party Monitoring
Project-based or Full-time TPM Field based with regional travel or remote with travel
About the role: You deliver independent monitoring that decision makers trust.
You will:
- Lead risk-based verification and remote checks with geo-referenced evidence
- Capture beneficiary voice and complete safeguarding reviews
- Issue rapid briefs that route into management meetings
You bring:
- TPM delivery in hard-to-reach areas
- Clear judgement on sampling and evidence quality
- Strong field leadership and concise reporting
Analyst, Climate MRV
Full-time or Project-based Climate Nairobi or remote within Africa
About the role: You turn operational data into verification-ready climate evidence.
You will:
- Build activity data systems and maintain emissions calculators
- Document monitoring protocols and verification packs
- Link climate outcomes to service and market outcomes in dashboards
You bring:
- Quant skills with spreadsheets or scripts
- Audit-style documentation habits
- Experience integrating MRV with MEL is a plus
Lead, Jobs and Inclusion
Full-time Jobs & Inclusion Nairobi or remote within Africa
About the role: You operationalize jobs frameworks and inclusion metrics across portfolios.
You will:
- Set up direct, indirect, and induced jobs with time-based FTE and quality markers
- Embed WEE, GESI and GALS, Washington Group tools, PPI and MPI
- Train partners and mentor analysts to sustain routines
You bring:
- Strong quantitative skills and practical facilitation
- Experience with dignified youth work and green jobs markers
- Clear communication to programme and investor audiences
Advisor, Health Systems Strengthening
Project-based Health Nairobi or remote within Africa
About the role: You improve routine information systems and data use for decisions.
You will:
- Prepare RHIS data for analysis and visualisation
- Build decision dashboards for quality, coverage, and equity
- Support remote monitoring and ethical practice in facilities
You bring:
- Experience with community health or service delivery portfolios
- Comfort working with national standards and data protection
- Ability to coach managers to use data in routine meetings
Expert Roster, Evaluations and Research
Consultant Roster Evaluations Global remote with travel as needed
About the role: You lead context-fit studies that decision makers use.
You will:
- Design rolling or retrospective baselines and endline assessments
- Apply contribution analysis and counterfactual thinking
- Produce concise reports and slide briefs
You bring:
- Mixed-methods leadership and sampling know-how
- Strong field supervision or partner management
- Clear, transparent methods and limitations
How to apply
Use the form below or email your CV and a short note on your talent pool to careers@merstat.org. Include location, availability, and whether you prefer full-time or project-based work.
Our hiring process
- Apply with your CV and a short note on the talent pool you fit best
- Shortlist and screening conversation
- Task or portfolio review for role fit
- Final conversation and references
We value capability and integrity. We are open to non-linear career paths and strong applied skills.
General application submission
Inclusion and accessibility
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from women, youth, people with disabilities, and underrepresented groups. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the process, email careers@merstat.org and we will support you.
Data protection and fraud notice
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