Zambia MEL Lead

3 Sep 2026 Zambia MEL Lead at One Acre Fund

• Design statistically sound data collection instruments and survey methodologies tailored to rural agricultural interventions. • Establish rigorous data management workflows, cleaning protocols, and automated quality assurance checks to minimise data errors. • Continuously audit and improve data collection processes to streamline reporting pipelines. • Analyse survey data using statistical software (R, Python, etc.) to produce summary statistics and rigorous impact analysis and other statistical analysis as needed (e.g. regression, multi-level modeling, and difference-in-difference methods). • Apply appropriate statistical approaches, including parametric and non-parametric methods, based on the nature of the data. • Translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for program and leadership teams, including contributing to the yearly impact report. • Coordinate and execute large-scale field survey implementations from inception to final dataset delivery across Central and Southern Provinces. • Directly manage, mentor, and build the capacity of the field implementation team and supervisor networks. • Plan complex field logistics, timelines, and deployment strategies for remote, rural data collection exercises. • Guarantee field data integrity by enforcing strict validation protocols and back-checking procedures. • Knowledge of R, Python, or suitable languages, combined with survey tools (e.g., CommCare, ODK, KoboToolbox), and Google Sheets. • Proficiency in quantitative/qualitative survey design, handling complex datasets, with a solid grounding in statistics • Prior experience directly supervising field teams, enumerator networks, or data collectors in rural environments. • Demonstrated capability in training, coaching, and elevating the technical execution and data capacity of junior field staff. • Ability to look ahead, manage team timelines, and resolve personnel or logistical field issues before they impact data quality.