MEL Lead – Monitoring, Evaluation & Research (Malawi)

About the role

The Malawi MEL Lead will independently drive all in‑country evaluations across One Acre Fund’s Agriculture, Agroforestry, and Carbon portfolios. This senior position will shape large‑scale research projects, generate actionable recommendations, and guide the program toward deeper impact.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) activities in Malawi.
• Lead in‑country and program‑level impact evaluations and studies.
• Establish and continuously improve frameworks, processes, and quality‑assurance procedures in collaboration with the Global MEL team.
• Update existing analysis plans and develop new analyses for emerging programs or business units.
• Produce high‑quality survey reports and presentations, summarising findings and proposing actionable recommendations.
• Drive evidence‑to‑action through effective stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate closely with program teams and global stakeholders to ensure MEL results inform program decisions.

Required profile

• Proven ability to lead a large team (100+ members) and support their professional growth.
• Experience independently managing comprehensive evaluations and research projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, working with both local program teams and global partners.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence agricultural impact at scale across Malawi.
• Work within a mission‑driven organization serving over 670,000 smallholder farmers.
• Collaborative environment with a global network of development professionals.