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One Acre Fund

Malawi MEL Lead

LocationZomba, Malawi
SetupOn-site
LevelSenior
Posted5d ago
Research & Evaluation

Quick answer

One Acre Fund is hiring a senior Malawi MEL Lead in Zomba, Malawi, to independently lead all in-country evaluations and manage a team of 100+ members, with a focus on driving evidence to action.

Role
Malawi MEL Lead
Organization
One Acre Fund
Location
Zomba, Malawi
Work setup
On-site
Level
Senior
Category
Research & Evaluation

The role

The Malawi MEL Lead will independently lead all in-country evaluations across One Acre Fund Malawi's Agriculture, Agroforestry, and Carbon portfolios, overseeing a team of 100+ members and driving evidence to action through effective stakeholder engagement.

What you'll do

  • Oversee Malawi MEL Execution
  • Establish and continuously improve frameworks, processes and procedures for quality assurance
  • Develop high quality survey reports and presentations
  • Drive evidence to action through effective stakeholder engagement
  • Contribute to the development of Malawi’s impact deepening strategy
  • Manage all human resource matters within the department

What it takes

  • Strong academic or professional experience designing and implementing evaluations and analysing data
  • Knowledge of evaluation concepts and mastery of experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation designs
  • Strong analytical skills, especially the use of statistical techniques
  • Knowledge of statistical software, such as Stata or R
  • Strong project management skills
  • Clear and compelling written communication style

What you'll bring

Designing and implementing evaluationsAnalyzing dataKnowledge of evaluation conceptsStatistical softwareProject managementStrong communication skills

How we treat you

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Zomba, Malawi.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include experience in evaluation design and implementation, data analysis, statistical software knowledge, project management, and strong communication skills.

How do I apply?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until a hire is made, with the application deadline being November 20, 2026.

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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