Nigeria Trees Specialist at One Acre Fund - NAIJA STICK

Nigeria Trees Specialist 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. 
• Using a market-based approach, One Acre Fund facilitates activities and transactions at various levels of the farming value chain, including seed sourcing and market support. 

In 2013, farmers who worked with One Acre Fund realized a 180% return on their investment and significantly increased farm income on every planted acre.

About The Role

Seeking an innovative professional with 3+ years of experience designing and scaling agricultural projects to help us answer one critical question: 

• How do we serve farmers better with Trees?

Responsibilities

Trial Design

Lead the design and planning of operational trials to answer program-level questions on seedling production, planting techniques, and seedling survival rates.

• Lead site-specific species matching exercises to ensure the right species are raised and planted in the right locations.
• Define trial objectives, protocols, and data collection plans in collaboration with Impact Innovations.
• Build trial project plans, timelines, budgets, and KPI trackers to ensure effective execution.
• Analyze trial results and generate actionable insights to inform program strategy, species portfolio selection, and long-term program design.

Own and maintain the Trees Product Portfolio Strategy, by implementing robust validation and oversight processes prior to introducing new species to ensure ecological suitability, operational feasibility, and program impact.

Farmer Experience

Lead SBCC (Social and Behavior Change Communication) initiatives to improve farmer planting practices and adoption.

• Conduct field assessments to evaluate farmer experience and outcomes.
• Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance farmer adoption, tree planting, survival, and farmer satisfaction.
• Test and refine farmer-support pathways including training, tools, engagement methods, and incentives.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. 

For this role specifically, you will have:

• 3+ years of relevant professional work experience, including leading teams.
• University degree in agriculture, forestry, development studies, environmental science, or related field.
• R&D & Trials: Proven experience designing and scaling forestry/agronomy trials, pilots, and innovation programs.
• Horticultural Mastery: Deep knowledge of nursery management, climate-smart agroforestry, and pest/disease control.
• Data-Driven Insights: Skilled in monitoring, reporting, and analyzing trial results to provide actionable recommendations.
• Program Scaling: Expert in designing and rolling out sustainable farmer and nursery models.
• Field Management: Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams within complex rural environments.
• Strategic Execution: Highly organized, self-driven leader capable of managing competing priorities and cross-functional collaboration.

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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