Zambia MEL Officer [Fixed-Term]

About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post. About the Role You will lead field surveys using KoboToolbox to ensure high-quality data collection and assist field coordinators in implementing the data quality process. Additionally, building strong farmer relationships as the face of One Acre Fund to help serve more farmers with greater impact. Responsibilities - Survey Preparation - Attend all training and conduct refresher training with officers - Provide feedback on survey material and questions. - Survey Execution - Manage MEL officers and support them in the data collection process. This implies conducting field follow-up and supporting the Assistant field coordinator in retraining weak enumerators - Collecting back-check surveys and use the findings in retraining enumerators with the lowest back-check rates. - Conduct field visits and submit field feedback receipts on time. - Review error checks and provide explanations regarding checks identified. - Regularly review all the KPI trackers and harvest confirmation sheets. - Monitor and provide updates on survey progress. - Team management - Ability to manage a team and track team performance. 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 Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have: - Experience in conducting surveys - Basic knowledge of Google Sheets - Ability to lead a team - Experience to use Kobo/Commcare tool when conducting surveys(nice-to-have) Preferred Start Date As soon as possible Job Location Kachi, Chisamba, Mukushi, Shibuyunji, Mpongwe - Zambia Benefits Health insurance, paid time off Contract Duration 10 months Eligibility This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Zambia. Application Deadline 7 December 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made. 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 ([email protected]), 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, color, 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.