Tupande Research and Evaluations Lead

• Lead impact evaluations and studies independently, including designing studies and developing data collection tools.
• Represent research and evaluation findings clearly to stakeholders within the organisation.
• Manage complex research workstreams and oversee all other projects to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and improve frameworks for quality assurance, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of impact data.
• Analyse and report on all research and evaluation data, enhancing data cleaning and automation processes.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure research results are understood and used for decision-making.
• Manage team leadership tasks such as hiring, staff development, and performance management.
• Oversee budgeting and financial management of the research and evaluation department.
• Support stakeholders with ad-hoc requests related to study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic decisions related to impact work.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as economics or statistics.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Strong professional experience in designing and implementing evaluations and analysing data, including managing large-scale data collection and field teams.
• Knowledge of evaluation concepts and expertise in experimental and quasi-experimental designs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical techniques like propensity score matching, difference-in-differences, and regression discontinuity.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata or R.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Clear and compelling written communication skills with attention to design and visual presentation.
• Ability to engage diplomatically with multiple partners and build strong relationships.
• Leadership experience including managing a team.
• Willingness to live in East Africa for at least two years, as this is a long-term, career-track role.
• At least five years of experience working in the developing world or being a national from the programme or operations countries.
• Proficiency in English is required; Swahili is an advantage.

The role offers health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits. One Acre Fund can support a work permit, though preference is given to nationals or those with extensive professional experience in their countries of operation.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 23 December 2026.