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Nigeria Data Coordinator (Fixed-Term)
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About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.
To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
About the Role
Seeking a detail-oriented data Coordinator to power our Trees sustainability. You’ll centralize data, lead cross-team reporting, and optimize field execution through dashboards and surveys. Help us refine our offerings and deliver better results for farmers.
Responsibilities
- Support coordination and execution of the Trees Sustainability workstream under the guidance of a Specialist or Trees Lead.
- Create and maintain project schedules, timelines and milestones.
- Document key learnings including challenges and risks, areas of improvement and opportunities.
- Consolidate and maintain all data and documentation related to the Sustainability workstream including the Fruit Trees Program.
- Develop and maintain dashboards to track project performance and key indicators including nursery performance and efficiency, germination, and production, farmer enrolments and sales, distribution and post distribution farmer follow up.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of all program data.
- Conduct regular budget variance analysis to determine performance against budget and share finding with program leadership.
- Provide actionable recommendations to field teams based on program performance data.
- Design and/or Support farmer surveys to gather insights for program improvement.
- Go to Gemba regularly to meet with farmers, tree group leaders, nursery managers, key community leaders to build fluency on field execution to inform targeted support to field teams.
- Train field staff on program objectives, data collection, and reporting requirements.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices in Trees management and Value chain.
- Conduct regular check ins with team members on weekly basis.
- Provide constructive feedback on staff performance through regular performance reviews conducted at least twice a year.
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:
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience
- Experience implementing agroforestry projects at the field level
- University degree required in Business Administration, International Development, Agric Economics, or related fields.
- Expert at transforming raw data into actionable insights through custom dashboards and advanced performance reporting.
- Proficient in crafting high-level presentations and technical reports that translate complex data for executive decision-making.
- Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Highly organized with a focus on efficient work planning, meticulous attention to detail, and seamless task execution.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of resolving complex operational bottlenecks.
- Skilled communicator and trainer, capable of leading workshops and facilitating cross-functional team alignment.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Lafia, Nasarawa State
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration
1 year
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria.
Application Deadline
25 May 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
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.
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Nigeria Trees Specialist
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About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
The Nigeria program, established in 2018, is headquartered in Minna, Niger state. We're currently serving over 100,000 unique farmers across the state via our inputs on credit 'Core' program, inputs on cash 'Retail' program, and have a free tree seedling distribution 'Agroforestry' program. To learn more about our work, look at our Nigeria program blog.
About the Role
Seeking an innovative professional with 3+ years of experience designing and scaling agricultural projects to help us answer one critical question: How do we serve farmers better with Trees?
Responsibilities
Trial Design
- Lead the design and planning of operational trials to answer program-level questions on seedling production, planting techniques, and seedling survival rates.
- Lead site-specific species matching exercises to ensure the right species are raised and planted in the right locations.
- Define trial objectives, protocols, and data collection plans in collaboration with Impact Innovations.
- Build trial project plans, timelines, budgets, and KPI trackers to ensure effective execution.
- Analyze trial results and generate actionable insights to inform program strategy, species portfolio selection, and long-term program design.
- Own and maintain the Trees Product Portfolio Strategy, by implementing robust validation and oversight processes prior to introducing new species to ensure ecological suitability, operational feasibility, and program impact.
Field Execution
- Oversee program rollout across regions, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Support delivery of OAF business goals at state level, liaising with other departments within the programs division to understand pain points and provide support.
- Go to Gemba regularly to meet with farmers and field teams in order to build fluency on field level operations and farmer insights, resolve challenges and improve program delivery.
- Lead seeds aggregation trials and other scale initiatives to derisk operations and ensure timely availability of input materials.
- Own and maintain the Trees risk map, rolling out frequent engagements with field team and Trees leadership to gather emerging risk concerns and design mitigation pathways.
Farmer Experience
- Lead SBCC (Social and Behavior Change Communication) initiatives to improve farmer planting practices and adoption.
- Conduct field assessments to evaluate farmer experience and outcomes.
- Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance farmer adoption, tree planting, survival, and farmer satisfaction.
- Test and refine farmer-support pathways including training, tools, engagement methods, and incentives.
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with other teams including market access, business innovations, impact innovations, programs division, and global teams to align field insights with market opportunities.
- Support intra and cross-departmental initiatives on nursery practices, new species, distribution models, and farmer education.
- Liaise with collaborators from other farmer-facing and support departments to support innovations and new approaches that will help OAF serve more farmers in better/more sustainable ways
Team Training
- Develop and deliver training programs for field teams to improve scale and strengthen impact
- Build capacity of teams to adopt improved practices and ensure consistency across regions
Talent Management
- Support recruitment efforts and lead execution of recruitment plans at state or regional level
- Lead, coordinate, and motivate team to achieve objectives and maintain high performance.
- Set clear goals, monitor performance with at least two performance development reviews annually,, and provide timely feedback to guide performance improvement.
- Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement within teams.
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 relevant professional work experience, including leading teams.
- University degree in agriculture, forestry, development studies, environmental science, or related field.
- R&D & Trials: Proven experience designing and scaling forestry/agronomy trials, pilots, and innovation programs.
- Horticultural Mastery: Deep knowledge of nursery management, climate-smart agroforestry, and pest/disease control.
- Data-Driven Insights: Skilled in monitoring, reporting, and analyzing trial results to provide actionable recommendations.
- Program Scaling: Expert in designing and rolling out sustainable farmer and nursery models.
- Field Management: Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams within complex rural environments.
- Strategic Execution: Highly organized, self-driven leader capable of managing competing priorities and cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Bauchi, Nigeria
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria.
Application Deadline
25 May 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
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.
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Nigeria Credit Lead
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About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
One Acre Fund Nigeria is one of our fastest-growing country programs. Our goal is to provide access to credit for over 350,000 farmers by 2030 and to support at least half of Nigeria's farming households in adopting improved agronomic practices and diversifying their incomes through agriculture by 2034.
About the Role
The Credit Lead will design One Acre Fund Nigeria's credit program, while supporting the implementation of both our credit and cash operations, ensuring portfolio quality and sustainable growth across multiple states. You will lead a team of Execution Specialists and collaborate with other leaders within the program division. The Credit Lead will report directly to the Field Operations Lead and help guide our path toward financial sustainability and deeper farmer impact.
Responsibilities
- You will design enrollment, repayment and credit strategies that balances transaction size per farmer with program sustainability
- You will oversee execution of credit and cash sales typically in 3-4 states ensuring delivery of inputs, repayment collection, enrollment target and sales target for the region.
- You will lead a team of 3-5 mid-level managers to run the program at scale. You will provide cross-department support through coaching of junior level and mid-level staff in the division.
- You will develop and track performance Indicators such as repayment rates, farmer loan sizes, and regional collection performance.
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:
- You have 5+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years of leading credit or field operations teams and collaborating across multiple departments, combined with a passion for improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
- You have 3+ years of experience managing and coaching multi-level teams to achieve sales, enrollment, and repayment goals
- You have experience assessing risks, tracking performance indicators, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership
- You have 3+ experience working with diverse team to support program priorities
- You are willing to be based in rural areas for project durations.
- You are Fluent in multiple languages with a focus on languages spoken in target markets like Hausa
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Bauchi or Lafia, Nigeria
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Ethiopia, DRC, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Kenya and Malawi.
Application Deadline
09 March 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to One Acre Fund