Nigeria Trees Execution Specialist

One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa with the farm inputs, financing, training, and market access they need to grow more food and earn more income. Operating across nine countries including Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Burundi, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the organization works with millions of farming families who rely on small, rain-fed plots of land as their primary source of livelihood. By delivering quality seeds, fertilizer, and agricultural services directly to rural farmers, One Acre Fund reports helping clients achieve approximately 45% more farm income on the same land area. One Acre Fund's sustainability and climate mission is embedded throughout its programs. The organization focuses on climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, including agroforestry and tree-planting initiatives, financing and insurance products to help farmers weather climate-related shocks, and innovation in climate-resilient agricultural practices. These efforts are designed to strengthen the long-term resilience of smallholder farmers who are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, while also contributing to carbon sequestration and reduced agricultural emissions across the continent. What distinguishes One Acre Fund is its last-mile delivery model, which brings bundled services directly to farmers in remote rural areas, combined with a rigorous impact measurement methodology including social return on investment analysis. The organization also prioritizes gender-smart agriculture, with women comprising more than 50% of its client base, and maintains a strong commitment to evidence-based programming and transparent reporting on outcomes.

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

The Nigeria program, established in 2018, is headquartered in Minna, Niger state. We're currently serving over 100,000 unique farmers across the state via our inputs on credit 'Core' program, inputs on cash 'Retail' program, and have a free tree seedling distribution 'Agroforestry' program. To learn more about our work, look at our Nigeria program blog.

About the Role

The Nigeria program, established in 2018, is headquartered in Minna, Niger state. We're currently serving over 100,000 unique farmers across the state via our inputs on credit 'Core' program, inputs on cash 'Retail' program, and have a free tree seedling distribution 'Agroforestry' program. To learn more about our work, look at our Nigeria program blog.

Responsibilities

Operations & Data Management Protocols

• Own and maintain operational data management protocols across seedling production, farmer enrollment, and distribution.
• Design, build, and maintain advanced data dashboards to track real-time operational KPIs, inventory, and performance metrics.
• Analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks, forecast capacity, and drive data-informed decision-making across field teams.
• Ensure data integrity, standardization, and seamless reporting across all operational sites and regional teams.

Expansion Mapping & Scaling

• Lead expansion mapping efforts, both internally within existing sites and externally into new states, in close collaboration with the Expansion Team.
• Conduct nursery location feasibility, logistical assessments, and operational modeling to guide successful market entry and program rollout.
• Standardize operational launch playbooks to ensure rapid, high-quality setup of new nurseries.

Process Optimization

• Interrogate current operational models to drive continuous productivity, operational efficiency, and year-on-year unit cost reductions.
• Identify, test, and integrate field technology solutions (e.g., automated nursery tools, mobile tracking, GIS mapping) to streamline systems in collaboration with the tech team
• Go to Gemba regularly to audit field operations, map processes, and eliminate operational waste in nursery management and logistics.

Cross-Functional Execution

• Collaborate regularly with Supply Chain, Expansion, and Tech teams as it aligns with the requirements of this role.
• Manage vendor, logistics, and resource procurement relationships necessary for seamless field execution.
• Map and mitigate operational risks that impact program timelines, input delivery, seedling delivery, or cost efficiency.

Team Leadership and Talent Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate teams to achieve operational targets and maintain high performance.
• Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and conduct regular training on data tools, field technology, and lean operational practices.
• Conduct bi-annual performance development reviews, set clear targets, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

• Support recruitment efforts and lead execution of recruitment plans at state or regional level.
• Could be responsible for OAF field operations at a regional level (one or two states).

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:

• 3+ years years of relevant professional work experience, including leading teams
• Experience implementing projects at the field level
• University degree in Agricultural Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Agroforestry, International Development, or a related quantitative/operational field. Preferred: Project Management Certification.
• Advanced Data Analysis & Dashboarding: High proficiency in visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker), SQL, or advanced Excel for building dynamic operational dashboards.
• Scale mapping: Strong understanding of operational cost drivers and  efficiency metrics
• Experience with mobile data collection platforms (e.g., CommCare, ODK, Kobo)
• Operations Management: Proven track record managing complex logistics/inventory/distribution operations in rural context.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex field data, diagnose root causes, and execute pragmatic, timely decisions.
• Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and manage teams across geographically dispersed locations.
• Project Management: Highly organized, self-driven, and adept at managing multi-state project timelines under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to effectively bridge technical, operational, and executive leadership priorities.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bauchi, Nigeria

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

10 December 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([email protected]), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.