About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.
About the Role
We are looking for an M&E Analyst in Kigali, Rwanda who will translate data analysis and results into program impact figures and relevant programmatic recommendations that steer our short- and long-term impact strategy, increase farmer impact, and improve our operations. This role will be responsible for market access and Smallholder Resilience Fund (SRF) programs. These programs are designed to provide farmers with improved, stable and varied sources of income and provide resilience against climate change.
Responsibilities
- You will work with in-country and global team members to identify research goals, create survey tools, design efficient field and phone data collection strategies, analyze the results, and report the results.
- You will estimate the impact and generate program recommendations using advanced quantitative research and data analysis tools
- Work closely with the program teams to ensure the results and recommendations are understood and acted upon.
- You will report to the Rwanda MEL lead.
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.
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Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 2+ years experience in advanced data analysis, research, or impact evaluation and team management
- Advanced statistical analysis/econometrics background.
- Experience with statistical software (STATA preferred, R/Python an asset)
- Master’s degrees in Public Policy, International Development, Statistics, Economics, or a related field of study preferred.
- Logical and structured thinker with a clear and compelling written communication style.
- Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Kinyarwanda is not required, but an added advantage.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Eligibility
One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.
Application Deadline
10 January 2023
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.