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One Acre FundZambia MEL Lead
One Acre Fund's Zambia program is hiring a monitoring, evaluation and learning lead for a permanent, on-site position in Kabwe. The lead oversees routine field data…
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One Acre Fund's Zambia program is hiring a monitoring, evaluation and learning lead for a permanent, on-site position in Kabwe. The lead oversees routine field data collection and statistical analysis, improves data quality, and manages a 13-person team that carries out field implementation across Central and Southern Provinces. The job covers the full survey cycle, from drafting questionnaires and cleaning data through to fieldwork rollout, plus translating findings into recommendations…
Job Description
One Acre Fund's Zambia program is hiring a monitoring, evaluation and learning lead for a permanent, on-site position in Kabwe. The lead oversees routine field data collection and statistical analysis, improves data quality, and manages a 13-person team that carries out field implementation across Central and Southern Provinces.
The job covers the full survey cycle, from drafting questionnaires and cleaning data through to fieldwork rollout, plus translating findings into recommendations and acting as the link to the global MEL team. The role reports to the Research and Data Lead.
Responsibilities
- Design statistically sound survey instruments and build data workflows with automated quality checks
- Analyze survey data in R or Python, including regression and difference-in-differences designs
- Run large field survey rollouts from setup to final dataset, with logistics planning and back-checks
- Mentor staff and strengthen the skills of the fieldwork team and its supervisors
Requirements
- At least four years of relevant experience
- Skills in R, Python or similar languages, plus survey tools such as CommCare, ODK or KoboToolbox
- Experience supervising field teams or enumerators in rural areas
- Undergraduate training in a quantitative or development field, such as economics or statistics
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher is preferred
- Ability to plan timelines and fix personnel or logistics issues before they affect data quality
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical cover and paid leave
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Where is the job and what is the contract?
The job is based in Kabwe, Zambia. The contract is permanent, and the role reports to the Research and Data Lead.
Who can apply?
Eligibility covers Zambian nationals and permanent residents only.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is 28 November 2026, and applications are processed on a rolling basis.
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