Global MEL Senior Associate
Quick answer
One Acre Fund is hiring a Global MEL Senior Associate to provide technical guidance and analytical support across 2-3 country programs, with a focus on survey design, data quality, and evaluation methodology. The role is based in flexible locations, with a preferred start date as soon as possible and a 2-year contract duration.
- Role
- Global MEL Senior Associate
- Organization
- One Acre Fund
- Location
- Flexible, Countries of Operations
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
One Acre Fund is seeking a Global MEL Senior Associate to provide technical guidance, analytical support, and quality assurance across a portfolio of 2-3 country programs. The role involves reviewing and strengthening survey instruments, data collection approaches, and data quality backcheck processes, as well as contributing to evaluation design and methodology.
What you'll do
- Serve as the primary technical resource for country MEL Leads
- Review and strengthen survey instruments and data collection approaches
- Assess and improve data quality backcheck processes
- Review and advise on country-level data analysis
- Quality-control MEL deliverables
- Contribute to the design and rollout of MEL trainings and capacity-building programs
What it takes
- Advanced quantitative skills; proficiency in Stata is required
- Experience with impact evaluation design and methods
- Experience designing and programming surveys for mobile data collection
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, and applied research
- Master’s degree in economics, applied statistics, agricultural economics, or a closely related field
- Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa and with smallholder agricultural programs
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in flexible locations, with countries of operations including Tanzania, DRC, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, and Burundi.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include advanced quantitative skills, experience with impact evaluation design and methods, and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, and applied research.
How do I apply?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until a hire is made, with the application deadline being November 4, 2026. Please apply through the official One Acre Fund application process.
Is the job remote?
The job is flexible and can be based in the countries of operations, with a preferred start date as soon as possible.
How to apply
Apply directly on One Acre Fund's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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