Nigeria Impact Innovations Coordinator at One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund was 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nigeria Impact Innovations Coordinator

Location: Minna, Niger

Job Description

• The Innovations Coordinator will work with the Nigeria Innovations team to oversee field research trials. You will manage a team of Trial Officers/Assistants and coordinate all field implementation of product trials. These trials are often conducted in collaboration with farmers in their fields across all regions of One Acre Fund operation, encompassing Niger, Kwara and Nasarawa State.
• You will ensure an up-to-date collation of good quality field data which would be used for creating reports that informs strategic decisions on product offerings that will be recommended to farmers. The quality of data produced will help decide what is offered to farmers at scale through the One Acre Fund program.
• Your role requires at least 50% time observing and supervising field activities/farmers with the remaining time spent cleaning and collating data, planning, calendaring, coordinating with other departments, reviewing materials, facilitating training sessions, and managing a team of field-facing staff in a growing team.
• You will report to the Innovations Lead.

Responsibilities

• Support in field trial planning, design and coordination across all agro ecological zones of One Acre Fund’s operation which include trial farmers selection, enrolment, training and input delivery.
• Manage field trials, tracking trial KPIs for monitoring and reporting by specified deadline
• Assess risks and constraints to trial execution and success and report same while providing recommendations on mitigation strategies
• Support periodic performance reviews of Innovations Officers/Assistant
• Hold regular check-ins with direct reports (Innovations Officers/Assistants)
• Be available and prepared to work during the December/January holidays, and other National and Religious holidays, as the work necessitates

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

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in any field of Agriculture, Development/ Gender Studies, Rural Livelihood or any relevant field
• Professional experience with data management, proficiency in G Suites or Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), STATA, R or any other relevant statistical software is required
• Working knowledge of ODK, CommCare, or similar survey software.
• 2 years of practical experience working on Agricultural Research, Youth and Gender Programs is required
• Fluency in English language and any other local language
• Willingness to live and work in rural areas close to our farmers.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• paid time off.

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2024.