Tanzania Impact Research Analyst at One Acre Fund

One Acre, founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tanzania Impact Research Analyst

Location: Iringa, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are looking for a Tanzania Impact Research Analyst in Iringa, Tanzania who will translate data analysis and results into relevant programmatic recommendations that steer our short- and long-term impact strategy, increase farmer impact, and improve our operations.

Responsibilities

• You will lead the Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning department and provide long-term strategic data-driven recommendations
• You will estimate the impact using advanced quantitative research and data analysis tools
• You will work with in-country and global team members to identify research goals, create survey tools, design efficient field and phone data collection strategies, analyze the results, and report the results, including our annual impact analysis.
• Your direct reports will include a Field Specialist and Phone Team Coordinator and you will indirectly manage a team of 70+ staff
• You will work with fellow Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning Leads and the global MEL team to share insights on Data Quality Management (DQM) procedures, refine impact evaluations and peer-review statistical analyses in Stata
• You will report to the Tanzania Country Deputy Country Director with a dotted line to the Global MEL Deputy Director

Career Growth and Development

• We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people.
• You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
• We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
• You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Master's Degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Statistics, Economics, or related field preferred, but not strictly required.
• 3+ years experience in advanced quantitative data analysis, research, or impact evaluation and team management
• Advanced statistical analysis/econometrics background (can use high-level coding software)
• Can perform complex functions and create graphs using Stata, R or Python
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Kiswahili is not required, but an added advantage.

Preferred Start Date:

• As soon as possible

Eligibility:

• One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2022.