Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL) Intern

About the role

One Acre Fund is seeking two Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) interns for a 4‑6 month placement in Uganda. Interns will join a dynamic MEL team, supporting data‑driven decisions that improve farmer productivity and incomes across the organization’s portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Clean and analyse primary data collected from farmers and market surveys.
• Develop visualisations and compile findings into actionable reports and automated dashboards.
• Assist the MEL leads in preparing data summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the design and documentation of monitoring frameworks and learning activities.

Required profile

• Degree or ongoing studies in Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience handling large datasets and performing data cleaning.
• Strong written and spoken English proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a small, rural‑based team.

Required skills

• Proficiency in R or Stata for data manipulation and analysis.
• Competence in creating data visualisations and report writing.

What we offer

• A reasonable stipend for the duration of the internship.
• Weekly check‑ins, mentorship, and regular feedback from senior MEL staff.
• Opportunities to develop technical expertise in monitoring and evaluation within the agricultural sector.
• Exposure to real‑world data challenges that directly impact smallholder farmers.