Uganda Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Field Data Coordinator (Fixed-Ter at One Acre Fund

Jinja, Agago, Uganda -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Survey Management, Excel, Digital Data Tools, Team Management, Data Quality, Stakeholder Engagement, Training, Capacity Building, Performance Evaluation, KPI Reporting, CommCare, Kobo, Google Sheets, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Inventory Management

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post. About the Role Seeking a professional with 2+ years’ experience in survey management, advanced skills in Excel, digital data tools (Commcare and Kobo), and team management, to deliver high-quality survey data. You will oversee all survey project within the MEL department, taking ownership of innovations through continual identification and mapping out of processes that need improvement Responsibilities Survey projects Management Oversee the planning, preparation, and execution of survey projects. Add new users to CommCare and program complex surveys with minimal errors, supported by a manager. Set display and validation conditions for surveys and test them on tablets, implementing corrections. Manage case lists, troubleshoot mid-level challenges, and ensure smooth user interface functionality. Conduct multiple field visits weekly, troubleshoot field issues, and provide support to supervisors. Track supervisor performance and manage field feedback, producing scorecards and KPI reports. Prepare and cross-check enumerator and trainer guides, ensuring alignment with survey tools. Manage survey training, write and grade exams, and analyze results to guide the next steps for team qualifications. Monitor field staff performance and data quality processes using CommCare and other tools like Zapier. Produce and analyze weekly KPI reports, manage back-check questions, and verify data accuracy. Execute variable renaming processes and update dashboards and mid-survey reports. Stakeholder Engagement and Department Operations Support Manage hiring processes for your team, working with HR to establish systems and dashboards. Oversee payroll-related actions and track low-value expenditures within the role. Develop MEL inventory management systems and procure high-value items with senior staff oversight. Propose and implement improvements within work areas, executing solutions to challenges with guidance. People Management Takes a high degree of ownership of the performance of their team to drive results based on setting short-term goals Develop and oversee ongoing training/capacity-building activities for existing team members Conduct and oversee performance evaluations. 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: Bachelor's degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics or related field. Experience in people management 2+ years of experience in survey project management. Have used tools like Kobo or Commcare, Google Sheet (Intermediate- formulas and coding surveys) Experience in team training/capacity building, attention to detail and ensuring data quality. Experience in managing stakeholders and cross-collaboration Preferred Start Date As soon as possible Job Location Jinja, Uganda Benefits Health insurance, paid time off Contract Duration 1 year (Renewable) Eligibility This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda. Application Deadline 29 April 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made. One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, preparation, and execution of survey projects while managing case lists and troubleshooting field issues. Conduct training for enumerators and ensure data quality processes are followed.