MEL & Data Specialist (all genders)

About Kiron

At Kiron, we believe that everyone has an equal right to access quality education. We are an edtech non-profit dedicated to providing refugees and underserved communities free access to high-quality education, bridging skill gaps and promoting inclusion in the job market. As a team, we want to shape a world where everyone can fulfil their highest potential for a self-determined, dignified life, shaping a sustainable future together. 

About the Role

As our Data & MEL Specialist, you will take ownership of how monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) is embedded across Kiron. You will lead the development of our new MEL infrastructure - shaping how we collect, analyze, and use data to maximize impact. You’ll work across programs, connecting with teams from Product to Finance, to transform fragmented information into clear insights that drive smarter decisions, improve evidence-based program design, and strengthen donor reporting and fundraising. This is a unique opportunity to build systems and processes from the ground up, directly influencing Kiron’s strategy and impact in Germany-based labor market integration initiatives.

Your Tasks

• Own and lead the development of Kiron’s MEL infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining MEL frameworks, dashboards, and reporting standards across programs

• Collaborate with program managers to track impact data and ensure quality and consistency

• Support the development of Kiron-wide KPIs aligned with Kiron’s updated Theory of Change in collaboration with senior management

• Build and optimize data systems to improve decision-making across staffing, project implementation, and organizational strategy

• Translate quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights for program improvement, donor reporting, and strategic planning

• Document processes and provide guidance and training to the wider team to strengthen a culture of data-informed decision-making

• Liaise with external partners, funders, and technical providers where required for reporting and evaluation

What Success looks like in the first Year:

• Established clear MEL and data processes across key programs

• Improved consistency and reliability of reporting

• Reduced manual reporting burdens and increased visibility on learner progression, program performance, and outcomes

• Embedded a data-driven culture that informs strategic decisions and strengthens organizational impact

Your Profile

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience building and improving MEL or data systems in programmatic organizations

• Experience defining indicators, setting up and improving data collection, and translating data into actionable insights via analysis and reporting systems 

• Experience supporting reporting for grants, donors, or other external stakeholders

• Familiarity with mission-driven organizations, ideally in education, social impact, labor market integration, migration, or related fields

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with confidence in working with quantitative and qualitative data

• Ability to structure and communicate data collection and reporting processes clearly

• Experience with spreadsheets, dashboard tools (e.g. PowerBI), and CRM or learner management systems (e.g. HubSpot)

• Knowledge of GDPR-conscious data handling

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

• Structured, proactive, and curious mindset, with a collaborative approach to supporting colleagues from all teams

• Interest in building (GDPR-compliant) AI workflows 

• Fluent in English; German proficiency is beneficial but not required 

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in data, social sciences, education, public policy, evaluation, economics, or a related field

• Training or certification in MEL, data analysis, business intelligence, or evaluation methods is a plus

This profile draws on our experience of people who have been successful in this role in the past. We warmly encourage you to apply if you feel your experience and skills equip you for this job but are not listed here.

Our Offer

Working Hours, Compensation & Contract Length:

• This is a full-time role with 40h capacity per week

• The range foreseen for this role is between 54.000 € - 60.000 € gross yearly

• This is an 18-months fixed-term position, with the possibility to extend 

Our Perks:

• Impact: Seize the chance to make a meaningful difference by applying your expertise to our mission. Let's work together on collective impact!

• Flexibility: We have a hybrid working setup where you can combine working remotely and from our office at Impact Hub Neukölln. We also offer flexibility in how you distribute your working hours across the workweek. So you are free to create your ideal setup in coordination with your team and organizational needs.  

• Development: Take advantage of our commitment to continuous learning with paid days of educational leave and a personal development budget to boost your professional skills. 

• Time off: Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation and additional days off for Christmas and New Years Eve to rest and recharge.  

• Family-friendly: We acknowledge the challenge of coordination work life and private life and warmly accommodate the needs of your family, relationship or kids as you work with us.

Please note that this position is subject to final confirmation of project funding. 

Are you ready to Join our mission?

Then please submit your application via the application form. We are looking forward to hearing from you! 

You expect two rounds of interviews and in some cases the completion of a task. We will inform you about the process in our first conversation. We will inform all applicants of the outcome of their application. If you have any questions, please contact careers@kiron.ngo. 

Kiron is committed to empowerment and inclusion and continuously works to create a diverse, safe and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from all people - regardless of cultural and societal background, gender, age, religion, worldview or sexual orientation.