Nigeria Research and Evaluation Lead at One Acre Fund

About The Role

• As the Nigeria Research and Evaluation Lead, you will independently oversee the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) department, taking responsibility for impact evaluations and other studies aligned with program goals.
• Reporting directly to the Global MEL Regional Manager, you will manage a team responsible for MEL processes and are expected to foster creativity and process improvement.
• Your role involves representing the department and collaborating with Global One Acre Fund Leadership for strategic decision-making on MEL initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop survey designs, conduct field testing, and refine survey instruments.
• Perform data analysis and generate reports to draw meaningful conclusions and actionable insights.
• Oversee the management of the in-country MEL team which collectively supports a team of over 60 part-time Enumerators. Responsibilities include:
  • Mentor M&E managers through field visits, meetings, career conversations, and professional reviews.
  • Conduct in-field supervision of critical M&E activities, maintaining a focus on achieving high data quality standards.
  • Supervise in-field follow-up procedures to address and rectify survey data quality issues promptly.
• Supervise the recruitment and growth of M&E staff, involving the following responsibilities:
• Facilitate regular training sessions to enhance the skills of data collectors.
• Address performance issues with underperforming staff.

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

• Professional experience of 1 to 5+ years, reflecting an interest in international development.
• Academic or professional background in designing, implementing evaluations/research, and analyzing findings.
• Strong quantitative skills and experience with statistical software, preferably STATA or R.
• Preferred Master's degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Statistics, or a related field, but not strictly required.
• Proficiency in English is essential, and knowledge of Hausa is an added advantage

Job Location

• Minna, Nigeria

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.