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Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) is Kenya’s single, cross-sector Development Finance Institution (DFI), established to serve as a strong and unified vehicle with the scale, scope, and resources to play a catalytic role in the country’s socio-economic development. We provide long-term financing alongside strategic business advisory services to unlock Kenya’s full development potential. Formed through the merger of IDB Capital, Tourism Finance Corporation, and Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC), KDC brings together decades of experience to serve as the engine behind Kenya’s industrialization and economic diversification.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at Kenya Development Corporation

Job Description

KDC JOB VACANCIES

Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) is Kenya’s cross-sector Development Finance Institution (DFI), mandated to drive sustainable socio-economic development through development and infrastructure financing, investment, business support and advisory services to enterprises, projects and commercial undertakings in target sectors in Kenya and beyond.

In fulfilment of its mandate, KDC is currently implementing strategic development projects aimed at expanding access to finance, strengthening enterprise resilience, promoting financial inclusion and supporting sustainable livelihoods. Among these initiatives are the World Bank-supported Supporting Access to Finance and Enterprise Recovery (SAFER) Project and the De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies (DRIVE) Project, which support Kenya’s broader development and economic transformation agenda.

The successful implementation of these strategic projects requires a highly skilled and experienced team. Accordingly, KDC invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the following position:

MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER – KDC JG 6

Duties and Responsibilities

Developing and institutionalizing the Corporation’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Framework, including policies, methodologies, tools, systems and standards for measuring organizational, project and portfolio performance.
Establishing and operationalizing a Development Impact Measurement Framework for all KDC investments, programmes and strategic initiatives.
Developing results chains, theories of change, performance indicators, outcome frameworks and impact measurement methodologies for funded projects and strategic interventions.
Designing and implementing systems for tracking developmental additionality, financial additionality, economic outcomes and sustainability outcomes arising from KDC investments.
Developing monitoring, evaluation and reporting tools and coordinating collection, validation, analysis and interpretation of performance and impact data across the Corporation.
Conducting baseline studies, impact assessments, thematic evaluations, beneficiary assessments and sector-specific studies to generate evidence for strategic and investment decision-making.
Monitoring performance of funded projects, programmes and strategic initiatives and identifying implementation gaps, risks, emerging trends and opportunities for corrective action.
Measuring and reporting on the developmental impact of KDC investments, including employment creation, enterprise growth, industrial development, private sector participation, financial inclusion, value chain development and other socio-economic outcomes.
Supporting the development and implementation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance measurement frameworks and sustainability reporting systems.
Developing and maintaining corporate performance dashboards, impact scorecards, databases and management information systems for performance tracking and reporting.
Preparing periodic monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment and development effectiveness reports for Management, Board Committees, Government and Development Partners.
Conducting portfolio reviews and generating evidence-based recommendations aimed at improving project performance, resource utilization, sustainability and development outcomes.
Coordinating learning and knowledge-sharing activities arising from project implementation, evaluations, research findings and impact assessments and ensuring lessons learned inform future investments.
Providing technical guidance to business units on results-based management, development impact measurement, performance monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
Undertaking benchmarking studies and reviewing international best practices in development finance, impact investing, sustainability and results measurement to inform institutional improvement.
Developing and maintaining a centralized repository of performance information, lessons learned, evaluation findings and development impact evidence.
Supporting strategic planning, corporate performance management, performance contracting and business planning through provision of relevant data, analysis and evidence.
Coordinating stakeholder engagement processes related to monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement and incorporating stakeholder feedback into continuous improvement initiatives.
Advising Management on emerging development impact trends, portfolio performance issues, sustainability risks and opportunities for enhancing the effectiveness of KDC interventions.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Project Planning and Management, Strategic Management, Public Policy, Finance, Commerce, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
Relevant professional certification in monitoring and evaluation.
At least six (6) years relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation, development effectiveness, impact evaluation, results measurement or programme/project evaluation.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, impact measurement frameworks and performance management tools.
Demonstrated experience in conducting evaluations, impact assessments, sector studies and evidence-based performance reviews.
Knowledge and application of Results-Based Management (RBM), Theory of Change, OECD-DAC Evaluation Criteria, Development Effectiveness Frameworks, Development Additionality Assessment, Impact Evaluation Methodologies, Sustainability Measurement Frameworks and Learning & Adaptive Management Approaches.
Knowledge of ESG, sustainability measurement and impact investing principles.
Proficiency in computer applications.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

An application letter.
Detailed CV including at least three referees.
Copies of academic and professional certificates.
Testimonials.
A copy of their Kenya National ID.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director General
Kenya Development Corporation
P.O. Box 12665–00100, Nairobi

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via email to careers@kdc.go.ke by 21 October 2026.

Only applications submitted via email will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to implementing Article 232(1) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Women, Persons with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Groups are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Apply: KDC JOB AVERT - MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER | Kenya Development Corporation

Sustainability Officer at Kenya Development Corporation

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and coordinate in implementing and tracking activities under the KDC Sustainability and Green Financing Strategies and implementation matrix.
Assist in preparing sustainability performance reports, dashboards, advisories and presentations for management and the Board.
Support the collection, verification and preparation of information required for sustainability reporting and disclosures, including GRI Standards and IFRS S1/S2.
Assist with monitoring progress against KDC’s sustainability KPIs and implementation timelines.
Support stakeholder engagements, workshops, sustainability awareness activities and meetings with development partners and other stakeholders.Assist in maintaining documentation and evidence required for sustainability reporting, audits and assurance.
Support research on emerging ESG, climate finance, green finance and sustainability regulatory requirements relevant to KDC.
Support climate-risk assessments, climate adaptation planning and portfolio resilience analysis in line with evolving climate disclosure requirements.
Assist in tracking operational and financed emissions, portfolio carbon footprints and climate-transition metrics.
Support implementation and continuous improvement of KDC’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS).
Mainstream adoption of IFRS S1 and IFRSS2 in the corporation.
Assist in environmental and social due diligence processes, including review of ESDD and ESIA reports, screening of proposed investments, and monitoring of Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) implementation.
Support collection and maintenance of ESG, climate, environmental and social data from KDC and its investment portfolio.
Assist in monitoring green portfolio classification, sustainable finance indicators, climate-risk screening and climate-related investment opportunities.
Support collection and analysis of portfolio ESG performance data and preparation of periodic ESG monitoring reports.
Support environmental and social compliance monitoring of investee companies, including implementation of ESAPs, ESIA commitments and other sustainability requirements.
Assist in tracking KDC’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, energy, water, waste and other operational sustainability indicators.
Support implementation of internal initiatives by supporting sustainability champions and staff sensitization with a focus on waste management, energy efficiency, paper reduction and sustainability communication nuggets
Perform any other ESG and sustainability-related duties assigned by the Supervisor

Key Qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Finance, Economics, Business, Natural Resource Management or a related field.
3–4 years’ experience in sustainability reporting, ESG, environmental management, climate finance, development finance or a related area.
Knowledge of ESG, green finance and sustainability reporting.
Familiarity with GRI, IFRS S1/S2, TCFD, climate risk, ESG due diligence and sustainablefinance taxonomies will be an advantage.
Good in data collection and analytics, research, report-writing, reporting and coordination skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Apply: KDC ADVERT - SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER - SEPTEMBER 2026 | Kenya Development Corporation

Senior Information Communication Technology Assistant (System Development at Kenya Development Corporation

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities

Developing documentation of business systems according to user requirements and specifications;
Installing and configuring business systems and solutions;
Support automation of manual business processes;
Maintaining application systems by identifying and fixing software bugs;
Providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
Installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network components;
Administering and managing users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and User applications;
Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;
Updating and maintaining the KDC website; and
Ensuring Business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.
Design, customize and maintain Microsoft Dynamics Navision while providing technical support and optimizing system performance;
Monitoring the use of ICT hardware and reporting any faults for further action.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least: –

Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, Software Engineering, Business IT or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Cumulative service period of five (5) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the grade of Senior ICT Assistant or in comparable position
Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
Certification in Microsoft Dynamics Nav/Business Central
At least any one (1) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Membership to an equivalent ICT professional body.

Method of Application

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to submit application letter, detailed CV including at least three referees, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and a copy of their Kenya National ID.

Applications should be addressed to:-

The Director General
Kenya Development Corporation
P.o Box 12665-00100
Nairobi.
Email careers@kdc.go.ke

The applications should be received by 15th April 2026. Only applications submitted via email will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Senior Assistant Office Administrator at Kenya Development Corporation

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities

Ensuring security of office equipment, documents and records;
Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing in typewritten form; processing data and managing e-office;
Planning and organizing meetings, workshop/conferences and seminars; operating office equipment;
Responding to correspondences; attending to visitors/clients; handling telephone calls, enquiries and appointments;
Handling protocols and confirming travel itineraries; and managing office petty cash.
Guiding and supervising lower secretarial personnel.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have at least: –

Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Office Management, Business Administration or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Office Administrator or in a comparable and relevant position;
Been registered to a relevant professional body and in good standing;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply