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.
Experience
Location Niger.
About The Role
- This role oversees product and service trials that enhance farmer livelihoods and program income. The core of the job is product innovation and trial management, supported by strong human-centred design skills that can be applied where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Trial Design & Strategy: Independently design and plan high-rigour agronomic and adoption trials, integrating farmer-centred insights, detailed protocols, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Field Execution & Research: Lead market research and Social & Behaviour Change (SBC) campaigns, overseeing qualitative methods (FGDs, interviews) and prototype testing to validate farmer needs.
- Team Supervision: Manage and develop a team of field officers and managers, providing technical training in HCD and ensuring high-fidelity execution of trial protocols.
- Data Analysis & Synthesis: Conduct quantitative analysis using STATA or R, triangulating numerical data with qualitative behavioural insights to refine impact models.
- Reporting & Stakeholder Management: Translate complex findings into actionable reports and decision memos, liaising independently with global teams and external departments.
- Performance Management: Oversee staff KPIs, professional development plans, and unbiased hiring to ensure continuous improvement in trial efficiency and team capability.
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
- Education: Degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Design, Economics, or a related field
- HCD & Behavioural Design: Expert in Human-Centred Design (research to prototyping) and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) methods.
- Data Analysis: Proficiency in STATA, R, or similar tools for rigorous data and market research analysis.
- Field Leadership: Proven experience managing agricultural trials and supervising teams in rural settings.
- Project Management: Exceptional coordination and communication skills to lead cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Product Development: Skilled in designing and testing products specifically for farmers or community-facing sectors.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to One Acre Fund on oneacrefund.org to apply
