Tupande Research and Evaluations Lead

The role

The Tupande Research and Evaluations Lead oversees all research, evaluation, and learning functions within Tupande. This person manages in-country impact evaluations, data quality initiatives, and research staff.

What you will do

• Lead in-country impact evaluations and studies
• Outline theory of change and study design
• Develop data collection tools and implementation plans
• Represent research and evaluations work within the organization
• Establish and improve frameworks for quality assurance, monitoring, analysis, and reporting
• Own the analysis and reporting of all Tupande research and evaluations data
• Work with Program teams to ensure research results are acted upon
• Contribute to thought leadership on Tupande's Impact Strategy
• Manage hiring, development, and performance management of research and evaluations staff
• Oversee department budgeting and financial management

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., economics, statistics, etc.)
• Strong professional experience designing and implementing evaluations and analyzing data
• Knowledge of evaluation concepts and mastery of experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation designs
• Strong analytical skills, especially the use of statistical techniques leveraged in impact evaluation measurement strategies
• Knowledge of statistical software, such as Stata or R
• Strong project management skills
• Clear and compelling written communication style
• Ability to engage with multiple partners in a diplomatic manner and strong relationship-building skills
• Leadership experience, including managing a team
• Willingness to commit to living in East Africa for at least two years
• Proficiency in English

Nice to have

• Master's degree in a related field
• At least five years of demonstrated experience working in the developing world, or be a country national from our program or operations
• Swahili

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Housing
• Comprehensive benefits
• Weekly check-ins with your manager
• Access to mentorship and training programs
• Regular feedback on your performance
• Career reviews every six months

Before you apply

• One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role
• Nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred
• Applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made

About the company

One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. They provide farm supplies, credit, training, and other agricultural services across nine countries.