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About the Role:

• At One Acre Fund Nigeria, we put farmers first. Our mission is to make high-quality agricultural products accessible, affordable, and reliably available in rural communities. Through our unique “pod” model, we bring farm inputs closer to smallholder farmers, enabling them to grow more, earn more, and build lasting prosperity.
• This role leads the coordination and execution of field activities and other associated processes towards the accomplishment of KPIs for the Nigeria Trees Program within the environment Bauchi States.

Responsibilities: 

Team Management

• Train, motivate, mentor, and evaluate team members through direct management and/or indirect management of seasonal staff (e.g., Field Managers, Field Assistants).
• Conduct regular skills gap assessments for team members and collaborate with L&D to identify relevant training to build team capacity.
• Review all work deliverables for team members and provide actionable and timely feedback for improvement.

Delivery of Program KPI 

• Conduct regular visits to nursery locations to troubleshoot challenges and ensure field activities remain on track and within set timelines.
• Supervise field activities within assigned pods to meet 100% of production targets in assigned locations.
• Support farmers' mobilization and enrolment to deliver 100% of set farmer adoption targets for the season within served communities.
• Support the coordination of seedling distribution to ensure the right number of seedlings are delivered to farmers.
• Lead on post distribution compliance follow up including out-planting follow-up visits and farmer planting compliance calls where applicable.

Recruitment and Training of Field Team

• Provide support as required to the District lead to inform the recruitment of Field Managers, and seasonal staff (e.g., Field Assistants, Nursery Managers)
• Support the field managers' onboarding process by facilitating relevant training
• Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, and training of field assistants across project locations 
• Plan and coordinate farmers' training to ensure all enrolled farmers are trained

Program and  Quality Management 

• Coordinate all aspects of nursery input distribution to sites 
• Supervision of nursery data submission to ensure all nursery data is submitted timely to the program lead to inform program decisions
• Verify and validate performance reports and data submissions of team members to ensure high data quality is maintained
• Monitoring of nursery activities to ensure adherence to program quality standards and reduce wastage

Research and Program Execution

• Undertake independent stretch projects that contribute to the program’s success and professional development as specified by the program lead. 
• Prepare reports on successfully completed trials/strategic research, capturing results and recommendations, where relevant
• Provide the program lead with operational insights and feedback in an actionable way

Document completion, training, and meetings

• Attend all department trainings as required, including refresher trainings, and review all relevant training materials
• Attend all meetings, including ad hoc meetings for the field team
• Complete weekly work plans and submit them to your manager in a timely manner
• Complete check-in documents on a weekly/bi-weekly basis and submit them to your manager in a timely manner

Requirements

• Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
• Education: Higher National Diploma, preferably in Agriculture or related fields 
• Experience:2-3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience implementing projects at the field level

Skills:

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in the use of Google Suite tools (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Meet, Google Docs, etc.)
• Capable of efficiently operating Android and Windows operating systems for work-related functions 
• Ability to conduct basic data analysis and generate clear and accurate reports

Soft Skills

• Experience in management or team leadership
• Efficient work planning & task execution skills
• Decision-making skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Experience in community mobilization
• Takes initiative to enhance work efficiency and skills

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About the Role:

• At One Acre Fund Nigeria, we put farmers first. Our mission is to make high-quality agricultural products accessible, affordable, and reliably available in rural communities. Through our unique “pod” model, we bring farm inputs closer to smallholder farmers, enabling them to grow more, earn more, and build lasting prosperity.
• This role leads the coordination and execution of field activities and other associated processes towards the accomplishment of KPIs for the Nigeria Trees Program within the environment Bauchi States.

Responsibilities: 

Team Management

• Train, motivate, mentor, and evaluate team members through direct management and/or indirect management of seasonal staff (e.g., Field Managers, Field Assistants).
• Conduct regular skills gap assessments for team members and collaborate with L&D to identify relevant training to build team capacity.
• Review all work deliverables for team members and provide actionable and timely feedback for improvement.

Delivery of Program KPI 

• Conduct regular visits to nursery locations to troubleshoot challenges and ensure field activities remain on track and within set timelines.
• Supervise field activities within assigned pods to meet 100% of production targets in assigned locations.
• Support farmers' mobilization and enrolment to deliver 100% of set farmer adoption targets for the season within served communities.
• Support the coordination of seedling distribution to ensure the right number of seedlings are delivered to farmers.
• Lead on post distribution compliance follow up including out-planting follow-up visits and farmer planting compliance calls where applicable.

Recruitment and Training of Field Team

• Provide support as required to the District lead to inform the recruitment of Field Managers, and seasonal staff (e.g., Field Assistants, Nursery Managers)
• Support the field managers' onboarding process by facilitating relevant training
• Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, and training of field assistants across project locations 
• Plan and coordinate farmers' training to ensure all enrolled farmers are trained

Program and  Quality Management 

• Coordinate all aspects of nursery input distribution to sites 
• Supervision of nursery data submission to ensure all nursery data is submitted timely to the program lead to inform program decisions
• Verify and validate performance reports and data submissions of team members to ensure high data quality is maintained
• Monitoring of nursery activities to ensure adherence to program quality standards and reduce wastage

Research and Program Execution

• Undertake independent stretch projects that contribute to the program’s success and professional development as specified by the program lead. 
• Prepare reports on successfully completed trials/strategic research, capturing results and recommendations, where relevant
• Provide the program lead with operational insights and feedback in an actionable way

Document completion, training, and meetings

• Attend all department trainings as required, including refresher trainings, and review all relevant training materials
• Attend all meetings, including ad hoc meetings for the field team
• Complete weekly work plans and submit them to your manager in a timely manner
• Complete check-in documents on a weekly/bi-weekly basis and submit them to your manager in a timely manner

Requirements

• Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
• Education: Higher National Diploma, preferably in Agriculture or related fields 
• Experience:2-3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience implementing projects at the field level

Skills:

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in the use of Google Suite tools (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Meet, Google Docs, etc.)
• Capable of efficiently operating Android and Windows operating systems for work-related functions 
• Ability to conduct basic data analysis and generate clear and accurate reports

Soft Skills

• Experience in management or team leadership
• Efficient work planning & task execution skills
• Decision-making skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Experience in community mobilization
• Takes initiative to enhance work efficiency and skills

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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.

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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.

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About the Role

• As a Client Data Management Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the client data management team in handling client data, processing requests, and assisting with the day-to-day operations related to client data.
• Your tasks will focus on data entry, payment reconciliation support, documentation, and ensuring data accuracy for reporting purposes. 

Key Responsibilities

Data Entry and Tool Management

• Enter, clean, and update client data in relevant systems to ensure accurate records and maintain databases with payment details.
• Process and verify client data requests or updates from Field Officers and Managers, ensuring timely and accurate data management.
• Issue resolution relating to FO tablet configuration, and digital tools.

Payment Reconciliation

• Verify and validate client payment data to support the payment reconciliation process and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare reconciliation reports, flag discrepancies, and collaborate with the finance team to resolve any issues.

 Customer Service Support

• Collaborate with the Customer Engagement (CE) team to ensure accurate reporting of client data and resolve client issues.
• Ensure timely responses to customer inquiries related to data management.

 Documentation 

• Maintain organized records of client communications and transactions.
• Support in reviewing and archiving relevant client documents.

 Collaboration with Other Teams:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Audit, Operations, and Finance to ensure smooth data flows and adherence to operational standards.
• Participate in team meetings, providing updates on data-related tasks as needed.

 Training and Capacity Building:

• Train team members or casuals on best practices in data management and usage.
• Conduct training sessions for Field Officers and Field Managers to build capacity in using data tools and systems.

Skills and Qualifications

• A diploma or degree (HND/B.Sc.) in Statistics, Data Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data entry, data management, or a similar role
• Proactive in identifying data discrepancies and working to resolve them.
• Ability to handle and process data with accuracy and care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and experience using data management tools and survey tools (ODK) is an advantage.
• Willingness to collaborate with other teams and contribute to the overall objectives.
• Must be a resident in Minna, Niger State.