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Join One Acre Fund to empower smallholder farmers and grow their income by over 35% as a MEL Specialist in Uganda.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Jinja, Uganda
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
One Acre Fund, an organization founded in 2006, provides essential services to 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine countries, primarily in Africa. The organization's mission is to increase farmer income and assets by over 35% through high-quality supplies, training, and credit facilities. Our diverse team of over 9,000 employees is a key driver of this mission.
Role summary
- The role of the MEL Specialist, based in Jinja, Uganda, includes designing study designs, managing data collections, and analyzing data using tools like STATA and R.
- You will be under the supervision of the Global MEL Manager and responsible for managing other staff members, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of projects.
Role requirements
- Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 3 years' experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), data analysis, or program evaluation.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis with tools like Stata or R, as well as Excel, is a must.
- Experience in managing teams and project management skills are a requirement.
Application process details
- The application deadline is June 8, 2026.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Candidates need to apply through the One Acre Fund website.
- One Acre Fund does not ask for any payments during the application process.
One Acre Fund was founded in 2006 and operates in nine countries, primarily in Africa, serving 5.5 million smallholder farmers. We aim to increase farmer income and assets by over 35% through high-quality supplies, credit, and training. Our team of 9,000+ staff from diverse backgrounds drives our success. Learn more about why we're a great place to work on our blog.
The role: As a MEL Specialist based in Jinja, Uganda, you will report to the Global MEL Manager and handle various responsibilities including designing study designs, managing data collection, and analyzing data using tools like STATA and R. You will also manage other staff members, ensuring project efficiency and effectiveness.
Job requirements: Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), data analysis, or program evaluation. Proficiency in statistical analysis using Stata or R and Excel is crucial. Experience in managing teams and project management is required.
Benefits: The position offers health insurance, paid time off, and a contract duration of 1 year. This role is open only to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda.
Application details: The application deadline is June 8, 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis. Apply through our website. One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money during the application process.
