Nigeria Innovations Adoption and Scaling Specialist (Fixed-Term)
One Acre Fund
Job Overview
Location
Minna, Niger, Nigeria
Employment Type
Contract
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Experience Level
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Application Deadline
May 31, 2026
About the Company
Job Description
One Acre Fund is seeking a highly skilled Innovations Adoption and Scaling Specialist to join our team in Nigeria. This critical role will focus on implementing and expanding our programs to empower smallholder farmers through innovative approaches.
You will be instrumental in designing and executing trials for new products and services, utilizing human-centered design principles and behavioral research to ensure maximum impact and adoption. Your work will directly contribute to increasing farmer incomes and improving their resilience.
Key responsibilities include leading market research, managing field execution, supervising and training field teams, conducting rigorous data analysis, and reporting findings to global stakeholders. This is a fixed-term contract position offering a unique opportunity to shape agricultural development in Nigeria.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Independently design and plan high-rigour agronomic and adoption trials, integrating farmer-centred insights, detailed protocols, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Lead market research and Social & Behaviour Change (SBC) campaigns, overseeing qualitative methods (FGDs, interviews) and prototype testing to validate farmer needs.
- Manage and develop a team of field officers and managers, providing technical training in HCD and ensuring high-fidelity execution of trial protocols.
- Conduct quantitative analysis using STATA or R, triangulating numerical data with qualitative behavioural insights to refine impact models.
- Translate complex findings into actionable reports and decision memos, liaising independently with global teams and external departments.
- Oversee staff KPIs, professional development plans, and unbiased hiring to ensure continuous improvement in trial efficiency and team capability.
Qualifications
- Degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Design, Economics, or a related field.
- Expertise in Human-Centered Design (research to prototyping) and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) methods.
- Proficiency in STATA, R, or similar tools for rigorous data and market research analysis.
- Proven experience managing agricultural trials and supervising teams in rural settings.
- Exceptional coordination and communication skills to lead cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Skilled in designing and testing products specifically for farmers or community-facing sectors.
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Nigeria.
Benefits & Perks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Mentorship and training programs
- Regular feedback and career reviews
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This role is pivotal in driving the adoption and scaling of innovative agricultural programs for smallholder farmers in Nigeria. You will spearhead product and service trials, leveraging human-centered design and behavioral research to enhance farmer livelihoods and program income. Success will be measured by the successful design, execution, and analysis of these trials, leading to tangible improvements for the farmers we serve.
Posted Date
March 4, 2026
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