Zambia MEL Lead (Fixed-Term)
Core
Lead Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) operations for climate-smart agriculture and agroforestry programs serving smallholder farmers in Zambia.
Role type
Senior MEL Lead (Field Data & Team Management)
Builds
Impact evidence and datasets for climate-smart input and agroforestry programs
Domain
Agriculture / Development / Data Science
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Survey design, statistical analysis (R, Python), data management, field team supervision, logistics planning, data quality assurance
Preferred skills
Masters degree in Economics/Statistics/Development Studies, experience with CommCare/ODK/KoboToolbox
Technologies
R, Python, CommCare, ODK, KoboToolbox, Google Sheets
Responsibilities
Design statistically sound survey instruments and methodologies; manage data cleaning workflows and quality assurance protocols; analyze survey data using statistical software to produce impact reports; coordinate large-scale field survey implementations across rural provinces; manage, mentor, and build capacity of a 13-person field implementation team; plan complex field logistics and deployment strategies; serve as the direct link to the Global MEL team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership