MEL Senior Specialist – Fixed-term (Zambia)

About the role

One Acre Fund is seeking a senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) specialist on a fixed‑term basis to support its climate‑smart input and agroforestry programme in Zambia. Based in Kabwe, the specialist will help the organisation measure impact, improve programme performance and generate evidence for scaling climate‑resilient agriculture.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement MEL frameworks for the climate‑smart input and agroforestry portfolio.
• Develop data collection tools, conduct field surveys and ensure data quality.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to produce regular performance dashboards and impact reports.
• Provide technical guidance and capacity‑building to programme staff and partner tree‑nursery operators.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to knowledge‑sharing across One Acre Fund’s regional hubs.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning, preferably in agriculture or environmental programmes.
• Demonstrated experience working in Zambia or similar East‑African contexts.
• Strong understanding of climate‑smart agriculture, agroforestry and smallholder farmer value chains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact programme that improves livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
• Collaboration with a diverse, mission‑driven team of over 9,000 staff across Africa.
• Fixed‑term contract with competitive remuneration.