Tupande MEL Officer (Fixed term) at One Acre Fund

Team management

• Lead the department’s Field and Data Coordinators to ensure the timely and accurate completion of objectives.
• Oversee the development of talent within the team through training, meetings, and review sessions.
• Conduct field visits to verify project execution and ensure client interactions are respectful.
• Conduct in-field supervision of key data collection activities to maintain "perfect" quality standards.

Research design and data management

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify research objectives and design survey tools for annual impact analysis and strategic queries.
• Maintain data quality standards to ensure accuracy in impact evaluations and strategic decisions.
• Manage tasks such as codebook creation, data cleaning, regression analysis, and survey corrections.
• Supervise data collection processes to ensure quality control and adherence to standards. Identify weaknesses in data collection tools and processes, implementing improvements.
• Conduct data analysis using statistical software (e.g., Stata) and present findings to stakeholders.

Other tasks:

• Lead the development of systems and processes for department projects, including creating frameworks and drafting procedures for activities.
• Draft project and annual budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure that projects stay within budget

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, development studies, monitoring & evaluation, project management, or other relevant fields with a foundation in quantitative and qualitative research.
• At least 2 years of experience in in monitoring, evaluation and learning practices, including data collection and analysis, preferably in rural settings
• Knowledge of electronic data collection platforms (e.g., ODK, SurveyCTO, CommCare) and statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R).
• Experience with project planning, management, and execution, with experience in field management