Tupande Research and Evaluations Lead

About the role

One Acre Fund is a non-profit organisation that supports smallholder farmers in Africa. The Tupande Research and Evaluations Lead will oversee research, evaluation, and learning functions in Kenya. This role contributes to the organisation's vision and impact plan.

What you'll do

• Lead impact evaluations and studies in Kenya
• Design studies, develop data collection tools, and implement plans
• Represent research and evaluations work within the organisation
• Ensure projects adhere to quality standards and meet stakeholder needs
• Analyse and report research and evaluations data
• Work with Program teams to inform decision-making with data
• Contribute to thought leadership on impact strategy
• Manage research and evaluations staff and department budget

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, statistics)
• Master's degree a plus
• Experience in evaluation design and data analysis
• Knowledge of statistical software (e.g., Stata, R)
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Leadership experience and strong communication skills
• Ability to commit to living in East Africa for two years

Benefits

• Health insurance and comprehensive benefits
• Housing support
• Career growth and development opportunities