Management Trainee Program at One Acre Fund - NAIJA STICK

Management Trainee Program at One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty. 

• Headquartered in Bungoma, Kenya, the organization works with farmers in rural villages throughout Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and recently Malawi. 

Location: Niger

Requirements: HND & BSc

Job Description

The MTP is One Acre Fund Nigeria’s flagship early-career leadership development pathway. 

It is crafted for driven, analytical, mission-aligned young professionals who want to accelerate their growth and build a meaningful career in social impact.

The programme attracts early-career professionals with solid experience who are eager to broaden their exposure, expand their capabilities, and contribute to high-impact work across the organisation

• Delivered over a structured 6-month period, the programme combines cross-functional rotations, project-based learning, and continuous coaching to accelerate professional growth.
• Trainees rotate through field and operations departments, lead real projects, and receive continuous coaching from mid-level managers to senior leaders. 
• The program blends structured learning, operational immersion, and strategic problem-solving, preparing trainees to step into management roles at completion.
• The MTP exists to build the leadership capacity required for One Acre Fund to grow sustainably.  

Management Trainees help us:

• Strengthen program execution across departments
• Improve decision-making using data and field insights
• Drive innovation that responds to an evolving farmer landscape
• Build a pipeline of leaders ready to scale high-impact systems

Trainees complete rotations in departments such as:

• Programmes Division (Field Operations, Trees, Rural Retail)
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MNE)
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• People Operations
• Product Innovations

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional early-career candidates with 2-3 years of professional experience and a strong desire to grow into mid-level leadership roles at One Acre Fund, Nigeria. 

• , we are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong analytical and leadership potential with humility, adaptability, and a service-oriented mindset. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

Management Skills

Demonstrated leadership potential in school, NYSC, volunteer, or early professional experiences

• Ability to take ownership of projects and deliver results independently
• Openness to coaching, mentorship, and continuous professional growth
• Collaborative mindset and inclusivity in decision-making
• Ability to build teams and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Academic Background

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline required; related Master’s degree is an asset but not mandatory

Deadline: Not Specified 

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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