State Coordinator (Sokoto) at Extension Africa

Extension Africa (EXAF) is a data-driven agritech platform that provides private extension services to Value chain actors. Through our network of grassroots extension agents, we are catalyzing innovative market-led partnerships that build competitive value chains, expand smallholder access to productive resources, and create enduring economic opportunities for youth, women, and smallholder farmers. We envision a future where rural farmers have access to global solutions that can increase their farm yields and profitability by 5X through the networks of our Farmer Business Associates in every corner of Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Coordinator

Location: Sokoto

Job Description

• The State Coordinator will lead Extension Africa's operations in Sokoto State, driving the building and activation of a functional rural stakeholder network.
• This is a field-intensive, performance-driven role that combines operational leadership with stakeholder coordination, digital extension deployment, and revenue generation.
• The role sits at the intersection of agricultural development and market systems, making it ideal for a candidate who thrives in dynamic field environments and can deliver measurable results at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and activate Farmer Business Associates (FBAs) and other rural actors across operational clusters
• Establish community-level structures to support last-mile input distribution, aggregation, and advisory delivery
• Lead the rollout of Extension Africa's AI-enabled Extension Advisory System (IrokoAI) across the state
• Coordinate Training of Trainers (ToTs), farmer trainings, and continuous field coaching sessions
• Identify and onboard vendors including input suppliers, mechanization providers, and financial service providers
• Build and maintain relationships with ADPs, government agencies, and development partners
• Drive revenue generation through partnerships, service delivery, and rural marketplace activities
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection across all field activities and provide regular reports to the RED Coordinator
• Oversee day-to-day field operations including scheduling, logistics, and team deployment

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, or a related field
• Proven experience in field operations and rural stakeholder engagement, preferably within a private sector or market-driven agricultural model
• Strong understanding of smallholder farmer systems and rural market dynamics
• Experience with digital extension tools or technology-enabled agricultural programs is an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to manage field teams and drive performance against targets
• Strong communication, reporting, and relationship management skills
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and close partnership opportunities
• Willingness to travel frequently across LGAs and rural communities within Nasarawa State

Benefits

• Competitive salary and field allowances
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of agricultural technology and rural market development in Nigeria
• Clear performance framework with defined KPIs and growth metrics
• Exposure to a network of government, private sector, and development partner stakeholders
• A mission-driven work environment focused on real impact for smallholder farmers.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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