Rwanda Senior Impact and Research Associate

Job Description

Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Career Level: Professional
Application Deadline: 28 July 2025

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supports over 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries—home to two-thirds of the continent’s farmers. Through high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a suite of agricultural services, we help farmers increase productivity, income, and resilience.

Our model has enabled farmers to improve their income and assets on supported land by over 35%, while building long-term resilience. This impact is made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff from diverse professional backgrounds.

To learn more, explore our Why Work Here blog post.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly analytical and experienced Research & Evaluation professional to join our Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team in Kigali, Rwanda.

As Senior Impact and Research Associate, you will focus on evaluating and improving our tree and farmer training programs, while strengthening MEL operations and coordinating data-driven decision-making across teams and programs. You will report to the Rwanda MEL Lead, manage one deputy, and support a field team of 30+ staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define research objectives and develop survey tools for impact assessments and strategic questions.
• Oversee data collection (quantitative and qualitative) from 30+ field agents and ensure data quality.
• Analyze and triangulate data to generate actionable insights and share findings with national and global teams for learning and accountability.
• Write clear reports on project progress, highlighting lessons learned and recommending improvements for implementation.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans, country goals, and MEL strategy in alignment with One Acre Fund’s broader mission.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with a strong background in research, data analysis, and evaluation. You’ll be a great fit if you meet the following requirements:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in research design, data analysis, MEL implementation, and team coordination.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research, including statistical evaluation techniques like regressions, propensity score matching, and difference-in-differences design.
• Experience using tools such as Stata, R, and advanced Excel for data analysis.
• Ability to manage large data sets and maintain complex spreadsheets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Agronomy, Research Methods, or a related field.
• Excellent communication in English; fluency in Kinyarwanda is a plus.

Career Growth and Development

At One Acre Fund, we are deeply committed to investing in our people. You’ll benefit from:

• Weekly check-ins and feedback from your manager
• Access to mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Biannual career reviews to set and evaluate career goals
• A supportive environment that encourages long-term growth and impact
  

Additional Details

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Job Location: Kigali, Rwanda
• Eligibility: Open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Nigeria, and the DRC.
• Benefits: Competitive stipend, health insurance, and support with housing if based in a rural area.

Important Notice

We never ask candidates to pay fees or take paid tests at any point in our recruitment process. Official One Acre Fund emails always come from an @oneacrefund.org address. To report suspicious activity, please contact: globalhotline@oneacrefund.org

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At One Acre Fund, we are deeply committed to building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We strive to create a culture where all team members feel valued, represented, and empowered to thrive. We proudly offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity.