Grain Aggregation Specialist (Commercialization) at One Acre Fund

Responsibilities

Lead Strategy:

• With support of the Field Operations Lead, you will gather evidence and develop a multi-year roadmap detailing the integration of new crops and interventions to target.
• You will conduct primary and secondary research, data analysis on agronomy, value chains, market structures, potential fit within existing One Acre Fund activities for multiple crops and processed products
• You will create recommendations on best bets and possible pathways, and set up feedback loops with country leadership and other internal important partners to ensure agreement
• You will conduct background studies, operational and financial estimates and create an impact model for the proposed interventions.
• You will collect data on grains, sales/volumes etc.to analyze markets and market opportunities, be knowledgeable about existing and potential market conditions.
• You will implement a technological innovation for monitoring and evaluation of the commercialization processes.

Lead Execution:

• You will coordinate grain purchases from thousands of smallholder farmers across multiple states.
• You will organize a seamless arrangement with off-takers to guarantee the smallholder farmers the best possible income and impact.
• You will train farmers on proper post-harvest handling, grain quality standards, and warehouse systems process.
• You will support other field operations' projects such as farmers' enrollment and compliance
• You will design Indicators and ensure targets are met

Relationship/Leadership:

• You will manage relationships with important partners to the success of commercialization projects.
• You will create strategy plans in collaboration with other departments, and gather feedback and build agreement from partners and field team members at all stages of the process
• You will support leaders across One Acre Fund in preparing for commercialization, e.g. by writing talking points to farmers
• You will coordinate with partners and buyers, such as the largest mobile money service provider in Nigeria, to ensure farmers are provided with the best service and opportunities
• You will initiate and manage collaborative projects with external partners, which includes rafting MoUs, periodic reporting and ensuring OAF policies are followed in all communication
• You may directly or indirectly manage staff and partners involved in projects, and the activities of the field staff involved in the market access projects.

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, we are looking for a business or agribusiness professional with 4+ years of relevant work experience working in a startup work environment and a passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

• Educational background; Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness Management, Business Administration, Environmental Economics and any related field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in a business setting involving sourcing, transformation and sales of agricultural produce.
• Experience leading and accomplishing projects specifically in Market Facilitation will be an added advantage
• Data analysis fluency.
• Experience with design of multiple services targeting smallholder farmers
• Passion for team building and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and through multiple media including remote work.
• A willingness to commit to living in remote location.