One Acre Fund Rwanda MEL Impact Ventures Analyst Jobs

One Acre Fund Rwanda MEL Impact Ventures Analyst Jobs


About the Role

  • You will report to the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Deputy Director and IV Director as a team member of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Department.

  • The MEL Department at One Acre Fund operates as an in-house research department, and results are used to inform program decisions and rigorously understand impact.

  • We are looking for an impact evaluator or field research professional to join our team as an MEL Analyst in Kigali, Rwanda.

  • You will use data to improve our operations, develop a deputy, and coordinate our research activities across multiple programs and teams.

  • You will contribute to make informed decisions for our long-term strategy by working with leadership and the Impact Venture (IV) team in Rwanda.

    Responsibilities

  • Design studies, run field testing of survey instruments, and advise different Business Units on trial design and MEL requirements.

  • Improve data collection efficiency to drive MEL survey cost down.

  • Analyze data to draw early and final conclusions and write reports with recommended actions. Help Business Unit make strategic decisions on when/how to amend, scale or pull back, or stop a venture entirely based on the evidence.

  • Work with the field teams to ensure MEL results and recommendations are understood and acted upon.

  • Manage the local MEL team including a Field Coordinator, MEL Specialists,
    and Data Manager which support a team of about 40 enumerators.
    You will:

  • Mentor field staff on best practices in MEL execution through field visits, meetings, and training programs.

  • Build capacity for analysis staff on MEL design and rigorous analysis.

  • Manage the main MEL activities in the field, with an eye to "perfect" quality standard.

  • Quality–control and management of data collection processes.

  • Oversee the hiring and development of MEL staff.

  • Shape organizational strategy based on MEL results in collaboration with leadership and IV team.

  • Coordinate MEL tasks with the Government Relation team to ensure its design and methodology are aligned.

    Qualifications

    Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

  • Academic or professional experience in field–based MEL or data collection, designing and implementing evaluations or research, and analyzing findings.

  • Masters degrees in Public Policy, International Development, Statistics, Economics, or a related field of study preferred.

  • Quantitative skills with experience with statistical software (Stata, R).

  • Logical and structured thinking skills with a clear and compelling written communication style.

  • Experience building staff capacity.

  • Organizational, coordination skill-set.

  • Leadership experience at work and an enthusiasm for learning and growth.

    Language

  • English required. Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, or French are also useful.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Rwanda MEL Impact Ventures Analyst Jobs

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