Nigeria Gender and Youth Associate 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 recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nigeria Gender and Youth Associate (Fixed-term)

Location: Minna, Niger
Employment Type: Contract
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: 2 years

About the Role

• We are seeking a dynamic Gender and Youth Associate with 5+ years of experience to lead and implement inclusion strategies.
• They will drive impactful initiatives that integrate gender equity and youth empowerment into the core of our operations.

Responsibilities
Research & impact assessment:

• Conduct an internal analysis of baseline reach for youth & women through the program traditional channels.
• Deliver an impact assessment of baseline activities.
• Make recommendations to reach youth & women through both traditional and non-traditional channels.
• Determine the most effective way to track & monitor impact for youth & women.

Product strategy development & testing:

• Determine which existing products / services are most attractive to youth & women.
• Identify alternative products / services not currently offered by the country program which (1) are in demand by youth & women, (2) align with country strategy, and (3) are available and fit within existing budget parameters.
• Create a product pipeline/mix that responds to youth-specific challenges and needs.

Marketing strategy:

• Develop a marketing strategy designed to appeal to the youth population, with a lens towards female audiences when appropriate and / or strategic.
• Execute the marketing strategy on time and keep owners accountable for delivering.
• Monitor the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and adjust strategy to reach the greatest number of youth & women.

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:

• Seeking an experienced professional with over 5+ years of experience in youth & gender programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sociology, Business or related field.
• Background in youth & gender programming is strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Docs, Sheets, Slides.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.

Eligibility:

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

Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.

Application Closing Date
15th September 2026

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: We hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.