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Kigali, Rwanda
Full Time
About the Organisation
One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Africa by providing them with the tools, training, and financing necessary to grow their crops more effectively. Founded in 2006, the organization has gained recognition for its impactful approach to sustainable agriculture, reaching millions of farmers across Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, and other countries. Known for its strong reputation and commitment to innovation, One Acre Fund has been recognized globally for its scalable model that empowers farmers and promotes food security.
The work culture at One Acre Fund is dynamic and collaborative, offering employees opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, mission-driven environment. With job opportunities across various departments, the organization promotes flexible work arrangements, fostering a healthy work-life balance. One Acre Fund’s innovative business model combines market-driven approaches with a deep understanding of local farming needs, helping farmers access affordable seeds, fertilizers, and training.
The organization has expanded significantly, with over 1 million farmers benefiting from its services, and continues to evolve in response to the changing agricultural landscape. Core values such as integrity, sustainability, and customer-focused innovation drive the company’s work, which is also supported by its commitment to corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at improving education, health, and access to financial services for rural communities. For more information, visit www.oneacrefund.org.
Job Title
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director job at One Acre Fund
One Acre Fund
Job Description
The MEL Director will lead the organization’s internal evaluation and research activities across 10 countries of operation. This includes managing large-scale annual evaluations, building capacity among MEL staff, maintaining high data quality standards, and ensuring results are effectively used to inform and guide program decisions. The role also involves leading impact studies, improving evidence frameworks for new initiatives, supporting donor and partner communications, and ensuring data transparency and accessibility. The MEL Director is a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to long-term strategy and vision-setting for One Acre Fund.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Lead annual impact evaluations across all program countries.
Maintain and enhance high standards of data quality and analysis.
Develop and mentor MEL staff at all levels.
Collaborate with program leadership to integrate MEL findings into program improvements.
Set and drive long-term strategy for MEL across the organization.
Design and implement impact studies in-house or through research partners.
Establish robust MEL frameworks for emerging initiatives (e.g., market access, resilience).
Oversee analysis and reporting to guide investment decisions.
Ensure transparent access to data insights and historical trends.
Engage with donors and partners to meet evaluation requirements.
Represent MEL functions to internal and external stakeholders.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Master’s degree or higher in agriculture, economics, statistics, demography, or related field.
7+ years’ experience in MEL, preferably in rural development contexts.
Proven quantitative analysis experience using tools like STATA or R.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in team leadership across multiple locations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working in multicultural, international environments.
Passion for impact-driven work and rural development.
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!
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