Nigeria Rural Retail Operations Specialist at One Acre Fund

About the Role

• We are seeking a Strategy and Operations Specialist to work on several improvement projects related to the Rural Retail program, communications, operations, and overall strategy.
• You will manage between 5-10 team members who will be responsible for individual districts and you will report directly to the Rural Retail Lead.

Responsibilities

• Manage the scouting process to ensure that top-quality new sites are found and secured for the placement of Shops in new locations
• Work with our Government Relations team to have the correct permits for operations issued.
• Manage all lease agreements and relationships with landlords across the shop portfolio.
• Manage contractors for shop set up and ensure all works are to the required quality standards;
• Manage all One Acre Fund assets across the portfolio, develop and run sound systems;
• Manage the implementation of inventory control systems at the shops;
• Manage procurement requests from the team, including daily demands, and general set-up requirements;
• Manage the records and payments for all staff employed on a short-term/casual basis.
• Make program design recommendations and systems improvements;
• Support data analysis needs across the department;
• Work on short-term support projects as informed by the needs of the operation.

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:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration or related field
• Advanced Excel Skills (can perform complex functions).
• Strategic and operational skills are required, i.e. you will create frameworks, do basic/complex data analysis and plan and follow up on operational details.
• Understand complex concepts quickly and determine to operational solutions.
• Experience leading teams to achieve results