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Serve as Tanzania Research and Evaluation Lead at One Acre Fund, a leading organization elevating smallholder farmers' livelihoods across Africa.
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Tanzania - Iringa
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One Acre Fund, founded in 2006, is a vibrant organization dedicated to the empowerment of smallholder farmers in Africa. Helping 5.5 million farmers across nine countries, we provide a multifaceted service, including high-quality farm supplies, credit, and training, all aimed at increasing farmers' productivity, income, and resilience.
Role Summary:
- Independently oversee the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) department in Tanzania.
- Manage a team of MEL professionals and part-time Enumerators responsible for a broad range of tasks from field testing to data analysis.
- Play a critical role in developing survey designs, refining survey instruments, and performing data analysis.
- Mentor and review M&E managers' performance to foster high data quality standards.
- Execute in-field procedures and regular training sessions to enhance data collection skills and address performance issues within the team.
Role Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in research designing, evaluations conducting, data collecting, statistical analysis, and team leading.
- Proficient in evaluation techniques like regressions and propensity score matching with experience in software like STATA or R.
- A Bachelor's degree in relevant fields with English proficiency mandatory. Master's degree and knowledge of Swahili is a plus.
Application Process Details:
- Position is located in Iringa, Tanzania with benefits and a 2-year contract duration.
- Application open only to citizens or permanent residents of specified countries, with the application deadline on November 18, 2025.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with no payment asked at any stage of the hiring process.
We are One Acre Fund, a leading organization dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers across Africa. Founded in 2006, we have grown to support 5.5 million farmers in nine countries, providing high-quality farm supplies, credit, training, and other agricultural services. Our mission is to increase farmers' productivity and income, thereby improving their resilience and livelihoods. We are proud of our impact, which enables farmers to increase their assets by over 35% on supported land.
The role of the Tanzania Research and Evaluation Lead is a critical position within our organization. You will independently oversee the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) department in Tanzania, taking responsibility for impact evaluations and other studies aligned with our program goals. Reporting directly to the Global MEL Regional Manager, you will manage a team responsible for MEL processes and foster creativity and process improvement. Your leadership will be vital in developing survey designs, conducting field testing, refining survey instruments, and performing data analysis to generate actionable insights.
Your responsibilities include overseeing the management of the in-country MEL team, which supports over 60 part-time Enumerators. You will mentor M&E managers through field visits, meetings, and professional reviews, ensuring high data quality standards. Supervision of in-field follow-up procedures to address data quality issues promptly is also part of your role. Additionally, you will facilitate regular training sessions to enhance the skills of data collectors, address performance issues, and support career growth and development within your team.
We value a culture of constant learning and invest heavily in our staff's development. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback. Career reviews every six months will help you discuss your aspirations and set long-term goals. This role offers an opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding career.
Candidates should have at least 2+ years of experience in designing research tools, implementing evaluations, data collection, statistical analysis, and team management. Strong quantitative skills, knowledge of evaluation techniques such as regressions and propensity score matching, and experience with software like STATA or R are required. A Bachelor's degree in Research Methods, Statistics, Economics, Agronomy, or a related field is essential, with a Master’s degree preferred. Proficiency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of Swahili is an advantage.
This position is based in Iringa, Tanzania, and offers benefits including health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits. The contract duration is 2 years. The role is open only to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The application deadline is November 18, 2025, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where all staff feel valued and connected. We do not ask candidates for any payment at any stage of the hiring process, and official communications will always come from an @oneacrefund.org email address. We encourage applications from African professionals with deep local knowledge and a commitment to our mission.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of farmers across Africa. We believe that heart plus rigor can change the world.
