Assistant Field Director

About Us:

One Acre Fund is an agricultural service provider that supports Africa's smallholder farmers to build resilient communities

Who We Are:

One Acre Fund is one of Africa's fastest-growing agricultural social enterprises, serving over 1.1 million smallholder farmers across 10 countries. We put Farmers First, prioritizing impactful interventions that improve livelihoods. At One Acre Fund, investing in people is the most sustainable way to achieve scale and impact.

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.
  

Requirements

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.
  

Compensation and Benefits

• In line with the job level. 
  

• One Acre Fund provides employees with a percentage of their basic salaries for housing allowance and child support.
  

• Retirement savings: OAF contributes 10%, and you contribute 8% of your basic salary to your retirement savings account.
  

• One Acre Fund also provides monthly reimbursements to cover work-related expenses, including transportation and airtime.
  

• Relocation support is not available for this position
  

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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