Nigeria Trees Project and Admin Coordinator at One Acre Fund

About the Role

• You will coordinate the implementation of multiple niche projects for the Trees program (such as behavioral change campaigns to drive program adoption), support program quality improvements through coordination of research and station trials, as well program reporting through data collection & analysis that require building dashboards to track project performance.
• The role will also support administrative aspects of Trees operations including coordinating input distribution, payments, and field staff recruitment, You will report directly to the Trees Associate. This role is based in Minna, Niger State - Nigeria and is fully onsite.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead on planning and coordination of niche projects for the Trees program
• Lead the implementation of station and field trials to capture learnings on best practices for multiple tree species in collaboration with our Innovations Department.
• Prepare and manage a database for all Trees team financial processes including casual payments, vendor payments, field team expenses, and coordinate routine team training on finance processes
• Develop survey questionnaires, methodologies, and sampling plans to track multiple program performance indicators
• Support coordination of input delivery to districts by liaising with relevant departments and Trees District Leads

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:

• University Degree in Business Administration, Development, Agric Economics, or related fields OR Diploma with at least 3 years of experience in agriculture/agroforestry
• 2+ years of project coordination or administration experience
• Experience implementing or managing agroforestry, agriculture, or development projects
• Proficiency in data analysis software, Microsoft Office Suite and building/managing complex dashboards
• 2+ years of experience coordinating desk research & field/station trials
• Proficiency in data collection tools such as Kobo Collect & Commcare
• Language competence in Hausa, or other commonly spoken local languages in Northern Nigeria

Eligibility:

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

Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off.