MEL Internship at One Acre Fund: Building Data Skills to Support African Farmers One Acre Fund is offering an exciting Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Internship opportunity for young professionals in Uganda. The internship is designed for graduates and aspiring data professionals interested in using analytics and research to improve agricultural outcomes for smallholder farmers across Africa. The organisation is seeking two interns for a 4–6 month placement within its MEL team, where they will contribute to high-impact agricultural projects while gaining hands-on experience in data analysis, visualization, and reporting. About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supports more than 5.5 million smallholder farmers across Africa by providing access to quality farm supplies, agricultural training, financing, tree seedlings, and other farming services. Operating in multiple African countries, the organisation focuses on improving farm productivity, increasing household income, and strengthening resilience among farming communities. Through its combination of business discipline and social impact, One Acre Fund has become one of Africa’s largest agricultural development organisations. The organisation employs over 9,000 staff members from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, all working toward improving livelihoods for rural farming households. About the Young Professionals Program The MEL Internship forms part of One Acre Fund’s Young Professionals Program, which provides paid internships and development opportunities for high-performing African graduates. The program is designed to help young professionals build practical skills through meaningful work assignments and exposure to real-world operational challenges. Interns receive structured onboarding, mentorship, technical training, and regular feedback throughout the internship period. Participants also gain experience working on projects that directly contribute to improving services for farmers and strengthening organisational performance. Internship Responsibilities The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning interns will support data-driven projects that help One Acre Fund evaluate program performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Key responsibilities include: Cleaning and analysing primary data collected from farmers and agricultural markets. Managing and interpreting large datasets to generate actionable insights. Creating visualisations, automated dashboards, and analytical reports. Supporting the MEL team with data management and reporting activities. Contributing to projects aimed at improving farmer productivity and service delivery. Interns will work closely with MEL Leads and other team members while gaining exposure to practical research and analytics processes used within international development organisations. Skills and Qualifications Required One Acre Fund is looking for motivated candidates with strong analytical and technical abilities. Preferred qualifications include: A background in Economics, Statistics, or a related field. Experience cleaning and analysing large datasets. Proficiency in statistical software such as R or Stata. Skills in data visualisation and report writing. Fluency in English. The role is open only to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda. Career Development and Learning Opportunities One Acre Fund places strong emphasis on professional growth and continuous learning. Interns are supported through regular mentorship sessions, performance feedback, and career development discussions. The organisation’s learning culture includes: Weekly manager check-ins. Access to mentorship and technical training. Career reviews every one to three months. Opportunities to contribute to high-impact organisational initiatives. The internship offers an excellent foundation for graduates seeking careers in monitoring and evaluation, research, data science, agricultural development, or international development. Benefits and Internship Support Interns receive a reasonable monthly stipend during the contract period. Those placed in rural areas may also receive assistance in locating suitable accommodation. The organisation highlights its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, with a workplace culture that values representation, collaboration, and equal opportunity. One Acre Fund also maintains strict anti-fraud recruitment policies and reminds applicants that the organisation never requests payment during any stage of the hiring process. An Opportunity to Build a Career in Agricultural Development The MEL Internship at One Acre Fund provides young professionals with valuable technical experience while contributing to meaningful work that supports millions of African farmers. By combining analytical skills with social impact, interns will gain practical exposure to how data-driven decision-making can improve agricultural programs and strengthen rural livelihoods. For graduates interested in research, monitoring and evaluation, or development-focused analytics, this internship offers an opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to sustainable agricultural transformation across Africa. LEARN MORE & APPLY HERE For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering this opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. 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