Nuru International Hiring Senior MEL and Data Systems Associate|Salary $56k annually

Nuru International is seeking a Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) and Data Systems Associate to join its Sustainability Team in a fully remote global position focused on strengthening data systems, survey processes, and learning practices across multiple African countries.

The nonprofit organization, known for its locally led approach to poverty reduction and agricultural transformation, is offering a full-time remote opportunity with a starting salary of at least USD $56,000 per year. The role is expected to begin in Summer 2026 and is open to candidates located anywhere in the world, with a preference for individuals able to maintain working overlap within approximately four hours of U.S. Eastern Standard Time.

Supporting Locally Led Agricultural Development

Founded in 2008, Nuru International operates as a global collective of locally led NGOs working to break cycles of unjust poverty in marginalized rural communities across Africa. The organization currently works in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Niger, and Togo.

Nuru focuses on helping smallholder farmers transition from subsistence farming toward professionalized and sustainable agricultural systems. Through partnerships with local organizations, the nonprofit supports livelihoods, food security, climate-smart agriculture, and economic resilience.

The organization has also been a pioneer in remote work, operating as a fully remote team since its founding. Nuru emphasizes flexibility, employee well-being, and collaborative global engagement across its international workforce.

A Practical MEL and Data Systems Role

Unlike highly technical research or donor-facing positions, the Senior MEL and Data Systems Associate role is designed as a practical coordination and systems support position focused on improving monitoring, evaluation, learning, and data management processes across the Nuru Collective.

The selected candidate will work under the guidance of the MEL Advisor and collaborate with country teams to strengthen survey systems, improve data quality, support local reporting dashboards, and maintain organized MEL infrastructure.

Nuru describes the ideal candidate as an early-career generalist with strong attention to detail, practical data instincts, and a genuine interest in African agriculture, international development, and locally led impact.

Key Responsibilities

The position includes responsibilities across survey coordination, data management, quality assurance, dashboard optimization, and capacity building.

Core responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the design, testing, and rollout of surveys using tools such as KoboToolbox, ODK, and SurveyCTO.
• Maintaining datasets, trackers, dashboards, codebooks, and survey documentation.
• Conducting data cleaning, quality checks, and basic analysis using Excel and Google Sheets.
• Supporting country teams in accessing and using data effectively through simple reporting tools and dashboards.
• Facilitating practical training sessions focused on data quality, survey management, and documentation processes.

The role also includes annual travel to Nuru partner locations in East or West Africa for in-person collaboration and engagement with local teams.

Skills and Experience Required

Nuru is seeking professionals with at least two to four years of relevant experience or formal training in areas such as monitoring and evaluation, data management, international development, agriculture, information systems, research, or related disciplines.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets is considered essential, particularly experience creating trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools.

The organization also values candidates who can work effectively in multicultural and remote environments while maintaining strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Additional preferred skills include experience with:

• KoboToolbox, ODK, or SurveyCTO
• Survey management and field data collection
• Data quality review and enumerator training
• Stata, R, SQL, Python, or Power BI
• Climate-smart agriculture and rural livelihoods programming
• French language proficiency

However, Nuru encourages applicants to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.

A Culture Built Around Flexibility and Growth

Nuru places strong emphasis on employee well-being, collaboration, and professional development. The organization offers a flexible remote work environment designed to support work-life satisfaction and long-term career growth.

Employees also benefit from access to professional development opportunities, coaching, leadership support, and international collaboration with colleagues across multiple countries.

Additional benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Inclusive workplace initiatives focused on diversity and belonging

The organization highlights initiatives such as Diversity@Nuru and Lean-In programs as part of its broader commitment to building an inclusive and equitable work culture.

Growing Demand for MEL and Data Systems Professionals

As international development organizations increasingly rely on evidence-based programming and locally led approaches, professionals skilled in MEL systems, survey coordination, and practical data management continue to play critical roles in strengthening program impact and accountability.

The Senior MEL and Data Systems Associate opportunity at Nuru reflects the growing need for adaptable professionals who can combine technical data skills with collaboration, cross-cultural communication, and systems thinking.

For candidates passionate about agriculture, poverty reduction, remote collaboration, and data-driven development work, the position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful impact across multiple African communities while working within a globally distributed nonprofit environment.

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