Nigeria Innovations Adoption and Scaling Specialist (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund

One Acre, founded in 2006, supplies smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive. We provide quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural trainings to improve harvests. We measure our success by our ability to make farmers more prosperous: On average, farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund. We serve more than 800,000 farm families in Eastern and Southern Africa, with more than 7,500 full-time staff, and we aim to serve 1 million farm families by 2020.

We are seeking an exceptional development professional with demonstrated expertise in human-centered design and behavioral research, to lead and scale One Acre Fund’s program adoption among smallholder farmers in Nigeria to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nigeria Innovations Adoption and Scaling Specialist (Fixed-Term)

Location: Minna, Niger
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Career Level: Professionals
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

• This role oversees product and service trials that enhance farmer livelihoods and program income.
• The core of the job is product innovation and trial management, supported by strong human-centred design skills that can be applied where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Trial Design & Strategy: Independently design and plan high-rigour agronomic and adoption trials, integrating farmer-centred insights, detailed protocols, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Field Execution & Research: Lead market research and Social & Behaviour Change (SBC) campaigns, overseeing qualitative methods (FGDs, interviews) and prototype testing to validate farmer needs.
• Team Supervision: Manage and develop a team of field officers and managers, providing technical training in HCD and ensuring high-fidelity execution of trial protocols.
• Data Analysis & Synthesis: Conduct quantitative analysis using STATA or R, triangulating numerical data with qualitative behavioural insights to refine impact models.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Management: Translate complex findings into actionable reports and decision memos, liaising independently with global teams and external departments.
• Performance Management: Oversee staff KPIs, professional development plans, and unbiased hiring to ensure continuous improvement in trial efficiency and team capability.

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:

• Education: Degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Design, Economics, or a related field
• HCD & Behavioural Design: Expert in Human-Centred Design (research to prototyping) and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) methods.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in STATA, R, or similar tools for rigorous data and market research analysis.
• Field Leadership: Proven experience managing agricultural trials and supervising teams in rural settings.
• Project Management: Exceptional coordination and communication skills to lead cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Product Development: Skilled in designing and testing products specifically for farmers or community-facing sectors.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.