We are pleased to share three career opportunities with One Acre Fund, an organization committed to supporting smallholder farmers and strengthening agricultural systems. These roles are based in Nigeria and offer dynamic professionals the chance to contribute to sustainable agricultural growth, farmer support systems, and institutional partnerships.
Note: This opportunity is shared for informational purposes only; we are not the administering organization.
1. Government Relations & Partnerships Lead (Nigeria)
About the Role
This position will lead engagement with government institutions, strategic partners, and key stakeholders to influence policy, strengthen relationships, and unlock public sector collaboration opportunities that enhance One Acre Fund’s impact for smallholder farmers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement government relations strategies.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with federal and state agencies.
- Represent the organisation in high-level policy dialogues and engagements.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience in government relations, public policy, or strategic partnerships.
- Strong network across government, private sector, and civil society in Nigeria.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Note: This opportunity is shared for informational purposes only; we are not the administering organisation.
2. Credit Lead (Nigeria)
About the Role
The Credit Lead will be responsible for shaping and managing One Acre Fund’s credit product suite across multiple states, ensuring financial viability, client financial health, and delivery excellence. This role combines technical credit strategy with operational leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and refine credit products tailored to smallholder farmers.
- Oversee risk management, portfolio performance, and compliance.
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure effective credit delivery.
Ideal Candidate
- Background in credit/financial product development, microfinance, or agricultural lending.
- Proven experience in risk management and portfolio performance oversight.
- Strong analytical and leadership capabilities.
Note: This opportunity is shared for informational purposes only; we are not the administering organisation.
3. Expansion Senior Specialist (Nigeria)
About the Role
This role supports One Acre Fund’s geographic expansion strategy within Nigeria, identifying opportunities for scale, strengthening operational readiness, and ensuring programmatic consistency as the organisation grows its footprint.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess expansion opportunities across regions and states.
- Support planning and execution of scale-up activities.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure readiness and quality of implementation.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience in programme expansion, operations strategy, or organisational scaling.
- Strong analytical and planning skills.
- Ability to work across teams and stakeholders to support growth objectives.
Applications must be submitted through the One Acre Fund online portal according to the instructions provided on each job listing.
Note: This opportunity is shared for informational purposes only; we are not the administering organisation.
