Zambia MEL Lead (Fixed-Term)

One Acre Fund is hiring a Zambia-based Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead to oversee field data operations, strengthen data quality, and manage a 13-person implementation team for climate-smart agriculture programs.

What it offers

• A fixed-term role based in Kabwe, Zambia
• Leadership of day-to-day field data collection, statistical analysis, and data quality assurance
• Coordination of the full survey lifecycle: questionnaire scripting, data cleaning, and field deployment across operational districts
• Direct link to the Global MEL team, reporting to the Research and Data Lead

Who can apply

• 4+ years of MEL experience
• Experience running field data collection operations and statistical analysis
• Experience managing teams in agricultural or rural development contexts

What you'll do

• Oversee a 13-person field implementation team
• Coordinate questionnaire scripting and data cleaning
• Manage field deployment across operational districts
• Ensure climate-smart agriculture and agroforestry programs are backed by rigorous evidence
• Drive impact for smallholder farmers in Zambia through data-driven improvements in yields, asset accumulation, and food security