Nigeria Government Relations Coordinator at One Acre Fund

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund. 

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

We are looking for a Government Relations Coordinator (GRCo) for our work in Oyo, who will be the primary contact for the local Ministries and government agencies that we work with, other government officials, traditional leaders and external partners, further establishing our program in Nigeria. The GRCo will also work with security officials and professionals and strengthening our arrangements on-the-ground, to ensure that our operations can run smoothly with reduced risks to our staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• You will engage with partners and government officials with a view to deepening and broadening One Acre Fund's state and local government networks in Nigeria.
• You will support the scoping, development and management of program partnerships, with support from the GR lead.
• Produce communications materials to engage important contacts and keep them informed of our work, including quarterly reports, briefing notes, and official written correspondence.
• Manage risks affecting field operations in the places where we operate.
• Support political and regulatory risk monitoring systems in Nigeria, and implement related projects to better respond to them.
• Track and renew licenses and permits required for our operations, with support from the GR lead.
• Prepare for and manage government officials during inspection visits and compliance checks.
• Research policies, regulations, programs, and political developments relevant to field operations.
• Host important partner events (e.g. field visits) and oversee participation in agricultural shows and other external events. Ensure safety measures and government protocols are observed at all hosted events.
• Design and run scalable community engagement programs to build our brand presence and help us improve our success rate with farmers as we grow.
• Develop relationships with local security contacts and independently expand network of information sources.
• Be the primary responder to security incidents involving staff during office hours, and escalating incident response management to leadership when needed.

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:

• At least 2 years of work experience and a passion for our mission to maintain engagement with relevant government partners and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Experience working in political or regulatory environments in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated project management abilities, in unstructured environments
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Collaborative approach and ability to work across many different departments
• Proficiency in MS Suite, particularly spread sheets for contact and risk management experience
• Language: English and Yoruba fluency required

Contract Duration

2 Years

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Iseyin, Oyo state, Nigeira

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

07 January 2023