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One Acre FundMalawi MEL Lead
This full-time on-site role in Zomba, Malawi oversees every evaluation run across the program's farming, agroforestry and carbon work. The MEL lead runs large research projects,…
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This full-time on-site role in Zomba, Malawi oversees every evaluation run across the program's farming, agroforestry and carbon work. The MEL lead runs large research projects, sets quality assurance processes with the global MEL team, and turns findings into recommendations for the program's next steps. The position also manages a team of more than 100 staff, including hiring, development and budgeting. It suits an evaluation leader with experimental design expertise,…
Job Description
This full-time on-site role in Zomba, Malawi oversees every evaluation run across the program's farming, agroforestry and carbon work. The MEL lead runs large research projects, sets quality assurance processes with the global MEL team, and turns findings into recommendations for the program's next steps.
The position also manages a team of more than 100 staff, including hiring, development and budgeting. It suits an evaluation leader with experimental design expertise, advanced statistics in Stata or R, and strong project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead independent impact evaluations and studies across Malawi's programs
- Write survey reports and presentations with actionable recommendations
- Partner with program teams so that findings shape decisions
- Contribute to MEL OKRs and to Malawi's impact deepening strategy
Requirements
- Solid experience designing and running evaluations and analysing data at scale
- Familiarity with experimental designs and quasi-experimental methods such as matched comparisons, difference-in-differences and regression discontinuity
- Proficiency in Stata or R, plus strong project management skills
Qualifications
- Clear, compelling written communication with an eye for visual presentation
- Ability to balance team growth with budget discipline and data quality
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health cover, housing and broader benefits
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Where is the job based?
The posting places the role in Zomba, Malawi, on site.
Who can apply?
Malawian citizens and permanent residents are preferred, though the posting says a work permit can be supported for others.
What is the deadline?
The posting lists 20 November 2026 and notes that applications are reviewed continuously until the role is filled.
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