Global MEL Senior Associate
Quick answer
One Acre Fund is hiring a Global MEL Senior Associate to provide technical analytical support across their African country programs in a flexible, field-based role.
- Role
- Global MEL Senior Associate
- Organization
- One Acre Fund
- Location
- Flexible, Countries of Operations
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
- Apply by
- 2026-08-04
The role
One Acre Fund is seeking a Global MEL Senior Associate to provide technical guidance and analytical support for country programs across Sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves designing impact evaluations, strengthening data quality processes, and building the capacity of local MEL teams. This position requires advanced quantitative skills, particularly in Stata, and a focus on evidence-based agricultural programming. The role is a 2-year contract based in One Acre Fund's countries of operation.
What you'll do
- Serve as the primary technical resource for country MEL leads.
- Strengthen survey instruments and data collection approaches.
- Advise on evaluation design using quasi-experimental and RCT methodologies.
- Develop shared global MEL tools, templates, and training materials.
- Perform quality control on country-level reports and data deliverables.
What it takes
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in MEL or applied research.
- Master’s degree in economics, statistics, or agricultural economics.
- Advanced proficiency in Stata; R is a strong plus.
- Experience with mobile data collection platforms like CommCare.
- Background in agriculture or agroforestry programs.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this role located?
This position is flexible and based within One Acre Fund's countries of operation in Sub-Saharan Africa.
What are the core technical qualifications required?
Candidates must have a Master's degree and at least three years of experience, with advanced proficiency in Stata and experience in impact evaluation design.
Is the compensation specified?
No, the compensation for this role is not explicitly stated in the job description.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is August 4th, though the organization hires on a rolling basis.
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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