Assistant Field Director - Nasarawa at One Acre Fund

About the Role:

• The scope of the Assistant Field Director role in Bauchi State, Nigeria, encompasses overseeing and managing the entire district, which includes multiple Local Government Areas (LGAs) and "Pods," with responsibilities spanning leadership and team management, program oversight, strategic planning, quality assurance, data analysis and reporting, stakeholder engagement, and resource management to drive the organization's mission of agricultural transformation at the district level.

Key job responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management:

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to a team of field managers within the district.
• Ensure effective supervision and mentorship of field officers by field managers across multiple LGAs ("pods").

Program Oversight:

• Oversee the execution of programs within the district, ensuring that program standards and protocols are upheld.
• Collaborate with field managers to optimize program operations and resource allocation.

 Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement district-level strategies to achieve program objectives and maximize impact, thinking creatively to find innovative solutions.
• Align district strategies with the broader mission of the organization.

Data Interpretation and Analysis:

• Skillfully interpret and analyze data to uncover insights and trends critical to informed decision-making.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to lead the team in achieving organizational targets.
• Create insightful dashboards to visualize and communicate program performance effectively.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, government agencies, and partners to ensure successful program collaboration.
• Foster open and inclusive communication with team members, listening to feedback, and incorporating innovative ideas.

Field Visits and Team Relationships:

• Conduct regular field visits to maintain a strong presence and relationship with the team.
• Foster an open and inclusive team environment that encourages feedback and innovative thinking.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for

• Minimum of ND with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in rural areas. He or she has lived in and worked in rural areas. 
• Experience leading a team of diverse individuals of education, age, and gender.
• Project management skills and the ability to analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communicate effectively in both local and English languages.
• Willingness and ability to do physically demanding work and to pass long days in the field. 

Skills:

• Language: fluent in English and Hausa and other local languages in the area of application
• Hasa good understanding of local communities and cultures in Bauchi State e.g.,  Eggon, Alagon, and Yoruba.