About Us

We are Shujaaz Inc, a youth-powered behaviour change social enterprise based in Nairobi, Kenya. We believe this generation of young people can transform our global society for the better – that’s why we work to break down barriers so that young people can take control of their futures.

Through continuous listening, co-creation, storytelling & peer activation, Shujaaz has become one of Kenya’s biggest and most trusted youth communities, reaching over 80% of 5-24-year-olds across Kenya. We connect this community with the knowledge, self-belief, inspiration and opportunities they need to create the future they want – and the support to make it happen.

About the Role

We know that Shujaaz Inc has the potential to drive even deeper population-level impact for young people by building on, strengthening, and deepening how we use data & insights to ensure that the voices of young people are heard, and powerful new stories are told. We are therefore looking for a strong research and learning professional who can help strengthen how evidence, insight, and learning inform organisational decision-making. We are looking for someone who can connect data, research, audience insight, and lived experience into practical recommendations that support impactful programmes, partnerships and organisational learning. The Senior Manager, Knowledge & Learning will support Shujaaz Inc’s learning agenda by working closely with our Programmes, Media, Communications, and Business Development teams to ensure evidence and learning are embedded into decision-making across the organisation. The role will support the translation of research and audience insight into actionable learning, donor narratives, programme improvement, and external knowledge-sharing outputs. The successful candidate will also contribute to strengthening how Shujaaz Inc captures, synthesises, and communicates learning internally and externally.

About You

· You are not satisfied with analysis sitting in a deck. You enjoy translating evidence into practical recommendations that strengthen programmes, improve decision-making, and support organisational learning. · You are intellectually curious, analytically rigorous, and comfortable working across teams and disciplines. · You can synthesise complex findings into language that is clear, practical, and actionable for different audiences. · You are a strong collaborator and communicator with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, donors, consultants, and external partners.

Technical Expertise & Experience

· 8+ years of experience in applied research, strategic learning, monitoring, evaluation, or evidence generation, preferably within international development, media, youth engagement, behavioural change, or social impact environments. · Demonstrated experience translating research, audience insight, and data into practical recommendations that support programme improvement and organisational learning. · Strong grounding in qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation approaches, with the ability to assess the quality, relevance, and limitations of evidence. · Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support evidence-informed decision-making. · Experience managing or coordinating teams, consultants, researchers, or external partners to deliver high-quality outputs. · Experience supporting fundraising, donor engagement, or proposal development through evidence summaries, literature reviews, learning narratives, or proposal inputs. ·  Strong writing and synthesis skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. ·  Strong data literacy, including the ability to interrogate dashboards, question weak evidence, and identify meaningful insights.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Economics, Development Studies, or a related field. · Professional training or demonstrated experience in applied research, strategic learning, evaluation, or evidence-informed programme design will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

· Research & Learning Orientation – Strong understanding of applied research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning approaches, with the ability to connect evidence to programme improvement and organisational decision-making. · Strategic Thinking – Ability to interpret research, audience insight, and contextual trends and translate them into practical recommendations. · Evidence Synthesis & Communication – Ability to synthesise complex findings into clear and actionable insights for leadership teams, donors, practitioners, and non-technical audiences. · Analytical Judgement – Ability to assess the quality and relevance of evidence and ask thoughtful questions that strengthen decision-making. ·  Cross-Functional Collaboration – Ability to work effectively across Programme, Media, Communications, Product, and Business Development teams. ·  Learning Mindset – Commitment to continuous learning, reflection, and improvement. · Team Leadership – Ability to manage and support team members, consultants, and external partners while maintaining accountability and quality standards. · Adaptability & Initiative – Comfort working in dynamic and evolving environments while balancing structure with flexibility.

How to Apply

If you are excited by the opportunity to work at the intersection of research, insight, learning and social impact, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV (no more than 2 pages) and cover letter as one document to jobs@shujaazinc.com by 31st May 2026 with “Senior Manager, Knowledge & Learning” as the subject line.

Shujaaz Inc is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, gender identity, or physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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