Agroforestry Innovations Specialist

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One Acre Fund is hiring an Agroforestry Innovations Specialist in Nigeria to design and scale tree-focused agricultural projects. The role involves trial design, field execution, farmer experience improvement, cross-team collaboration, and team training. Candidates need 3+ years of experience in agricultural project design and scaling.

• Design and scale agricultural projects focused on trees and agroforestry
• Lead trial design, field execution, and farmer experience initiatives
• 3+ years of experience required in agricultural project design
• Opportunity to shape a growing organization with career reviews every six months
• Cross-team collaboration with market access, innovations, and global teams

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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: Build trial project plans, timelines, budgets, and KPI trackers to ensure effective execution. Define trial objectives, protocols, and data collection plans in collaboration with Impact Innovations. Lead site-specific species matching exercises to ensure the right species are raised and planted in the right locations. Lead the design and planning of operational trials to answer program-level questions on seedling production, planting techniques, and seedling survival rates. 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. Analyze trial results and generate actionable insights to inform program strategy, species portfolio selection, and long-term program design. Field Execution: Lead seeds aggregation trials and other scale initiatives to derisk operations and ensure timely availability of input materials. Support delivery of OAF business goals at state level, liaising with other departments within the programs division to understand pain points and provide support. Oversee program rollout across regions, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards. Own and maintain the Trees risk map, rolling out frequent engagements with field team and Trees leadership to gather emerging risk concerns and design mitigation pathways. Go to Gemba regularly to meet with farmers and field teams in order to build fluency on field level operations and farmer insights, resolve challenges and improve program delivery. Farmer Experience: Conduct field assessments to evaluate farmer experience: and outcomes. Lead SBCC (Social and Behavior Change Communication) initiatives to improve farmer planting practices and adoption. 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. Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other teams including market access, business innovations, impact innovations, programs division, and global teams to align field insights with market opportunities. Liaise with collaborators from other farmer-facing and support departments to support innovations and new approaches that will help OAF serve more farmers in better/more sustainable ways Support intra and cross-departmental initiatives on nursery practices, new species, distribution models, and farmer education. Team Training: Build capacity of teams to adopt improved practices and ensure consistency across regions Develop and deliver training programs for field teams to improve scale and strengthen impact Talent Management: Support recruitment efforts and lead execution of recruitment plans at state or regional level Set clear goals, monitor performance with at least two performance development reviews annually,, and provide timely feedback to guide performance improvement. Lead, coordinate, and motivate team to achieve objectives and maintain high performance. Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement within teams. Career Growth and Development: You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. 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. Qualifications Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for, For this role specifically, you will have: Data-Driven Insights: Skilled in monitoring, reporting, and analyzing trial results to provide actionable recommendations. 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. 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. Program Scaling: Expert in designing and rolling out sustainable farmer and nursery models. Horticultural Mastery: Deep knowledge of nursery management, climate-smart agroforestry, and pest/disease control. 3+ years of relevant professional work experience, including leading teams. Eligibility: This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 31st August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Bauchi State and 1 other location Bauchi State , Auchi