Nigeria Field Execution Specialist

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers' homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

The Nigeria program is expanding from one state to three states in 2025. We aim to extend our successful impact to other farmers in Nigeria, targeting 350,000 farmers with our credit program by 2030. We are seeking a leader with a background in rural marketing and sales, leading a multi-layered team and implementing strategies based on data and field observations. You will build a team in one of our new states, leading the execution of a credit program of tens of thousands of farmers. You will manage 2-4 field coordinators who work directly with field officers. You will report directly to the Field Operations Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead Regional Program Execution 
  • You will lead the annual sales cycles, deliveries, extension services, and loan collection in a state
  • You will measure progress against goals, report on progress, KPIs, and hold the team accountable for prioritizing in key strategic areas, such as program efficiency, client density, and impact on farmers.
• Lead People
  • You will directly manage up to 1-3 field directors and up to 20-30 field officers in the first year.
  • You will invest in the skill-building and mentorship of the Field Team staff- to drastically increase their ability to connect with, educate, and serve farmers.
• Strategy and Communications 
  • You will support the strategy development of the field operations workstreams for the country program: Enrollment, training, market access and repayment.
  • You will support the annual goal-setting and planning processes for the Field Operations Department, ensuring annual plans align with the long-term vision and targets for the program. 

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:

• 3+ years of professional experience implementing operational efficiency measures in rural areas.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct management experience with people development or equivalent management experience.
• Proficiency in data analysis, dashboard development, data interpretation, and implementing at scale.
• 2 years experience in project management design, designing workflows, creating field tools and talking points, and writing reports.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Lafia or Keffi or Ilorin, Nigeria

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria

Application Deadline

11 October 2024

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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.