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One Acre FundGlobal MEL Senior Associate (Fixed-Term)
This fixed-term analyst role supports two to three country MEL programs in One Acre Fund's growth-country portfolio, which the posting lists as Tanzania, DRC, Ethiopia, Nigeria,…
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This fixed-term analyst role supports two to three country MEL programs in One Acre Fund's growth-country portfolio, which the posting lists as Tanzania, DRC, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia and Burundi. The associate reviews analysis and survey design, advises on evaluation methods, and builds shared tools that country MEL leads can adopt. The work also contributes to global training, shared templates and methodology projects across programs. The posting mentions possible agroforestry…
Job Description
This fixed-term analyst role supports two to three country MEL programs in One Acre Fund's growth-country portfolio, which the posting lists as Tanzania, DRC, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia and Burundi. The associate reviews analysis and survey design, advises on evaluation methods, and builds shared tools that country MEL leads can adopt.
The work also contributes to global training, shared templates and methodology projects across programs. The posting mentions possible agroforestry analysis depending on candidate profile. Its reporting line runs to a Senior Manager in the global MEL group.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the key technical point of contact for country MEL leads, reviewing instruments, data and outputs
- Advise on evaluation design, including quasi-experimental and RCT approaches
- Help build MEL trainings, templates and shared methodology guidance
- Review workstreams that span countries, offering quality checks and improvement ideas
Requirements
- Advanced quantitative skills, with Stata proficiency required and R a strong plus
- Proven background in designing and applying impact evaluations, such as propensity-score matching
Qualifications
- Commitment to smallholder farming and to improving programs through evidence
- Ability to flag methodological risks early to senior managers
Core Skills
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Where is the job located?
The visible posting text does not state a job location. It describes a portfolio of two to three country programs drawn from Tanzania, DRC, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia and Burundi.
What software skills are required?
The posting treats Stata as mandatory and R as a notable advantage.
What is the contract type?
The posting describes a fixed-term role with a reporting line to a Senior Manager within the Global MEL group.
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