DRC Senior MEL Program Associate (Fixed-Term)

About One Acre FundFounded 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 RoleThe Senior Program Associate (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) will independently manage the full MEL country program in the DRC, driving data-backed strategies to achieve more impact per farmer. You will design rigorous evaluation studies, spearhead advanced statistical analysis in Stata or R, and lead a dedicated departmental team to translate data into actionable organizational decisions. Over time, this role offers a clear pathway to shaping the broader, long-term impact strategy for a rapidly scaling organization while managing and growing your own team.ResponsibilitiesMEL Vision and StrategyEngage with in-country leadership on short-term MEL prioritiesContribute to the short-term Impact Division strategyRun departmental strategy meetings and set short-term MEL prioritiesDevelop and set departmental objectives and key results Build consensus with all stakeholders on MEL recommendation and track and report on their implementation Design and Implement StudiesConceptualize the key impact pathways and draft the Theory of Change Conceptualize and develop study design, including an evaluation strategy and implementation planCalculate the sample size and define the sample selection process, select the sample and prepare the control sheetRevise and develop questionnaires, including stakeholder consultationsClean and analyze dataUpdate existing and develop new analysis plans, based on previous reports and/or do files/ R scriptsEdit existing cleaning .do file / R script and develop new cleaning files for complex surveysProduce summary statistics with Stata or R , Run regressions (i.e. yield drivers) and distribution analysis, with minimal errorsRun more advanced analysis (PSM, PCA...), with some manager supportConceptualize and run novel impact measurement analyses, with some manager supportPeer review (incl. direct reports, other country leads, etc.) do files / R scripts ReportingDevelop final survey reports and presentations (including summarizing the key findings and proposing actionable recommendations) that are of a high quality, with minimal manager supportProject and Budget ManagementDevelop overall project management dashboard for the department, with minimal oversightDevelop survey specific dashboards. Monitor and ensure timely execution Progress updates on specific tasks and related documentationDevelop annual MEL budgetCareer Growth and DevelopmentWe 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.QualificationsAcross all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:Can produce written deliverables with no revision necessaryAble to independently conduct highly complex analyses using inferential statistics in Excel and Stata and/or R and present them in a clear manner with little errorAble to efficiently and independently clean data in Stata and/or RAble to advise on optimal evaluation design with minimal supervisor supportAble to independently program surveys into commcare or oversee that programming done by others. Able to manage a team by setting goals and reviewing staff performance. Understand complex topics and can communicate them in a simple and concise mannerCommunicate appropriately in accordance with changing cultural frameworksComputer literacy and typing speed are at a level where no further improvement Is necessaryLanguage: Upper Intermediate Level of French and EnglishPreferred Start DateAs soon as possibleJob LocationKinshasa, Democratic Republic of CongoBenefitsHealth insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefitsContract Duration1 yearEligibilityOne 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 Deadline29 October 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 (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, 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.