Assistant Field Director

About Us:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to a team of field managers within the district.
  

• Ensure effective supervision and mentorship of field officers by field managers across multiple LGAs ("pods").
  

Program Oversight:

• Oversee the execution of programs within the district ensuring that program standards and protocols are upheld.
  

• Collaborate with field managers to optimize program operations and resource allocation.
  

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement district-level strategies to achieve program objectives and maximize impact thinking creatively to find innovative solutions.
  

• Align district strategies with the broader mission of the organization.
  

Data Interpretation and Analysis:

• Skillfully interpret and analyze data to uncover insights and trends critical to informed decision-making.
  

• Utilize data-driven decision-making to lead the team in achieving organizational targets.
  

• Create insightful dashboards to visualize and communicate program performance effectively.
  

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities government agencies and partners to ensure successful program collaboration.
  

• Foster open and inclusive communication with team members listening to feedback and incorporating innovative ideas.
  

Field Visits and Team Relationships:

• Conduct regular field visits to maintain a strong presence and relationship with the team.
  

• Foster an open and inclusive team environment that encourages feedback and innovative thinking.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

Across all roles these are the general qualifications we look for

• Minimum of ND with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in rural areas. He or she has lived in and worked in rural areas.
  

• Experience leading a team of diverse individuals of education age and gender.
  

• Project management skills and the ability to analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data
  

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communicate effectively in both local and English languages.
  

• Willingness and ability to do physically demanding work and to pass long days in the field.
  

Skills:

• Language: fluent in English and Hausa and other local languages in the area of application
  

• Hasa good understanding of local communities and cultures in Bauchi Nasarawa and Plateau states e.g. Eggon Alagon and Yoruba.
  

Compensation and Benefits

• In line with the job level.
  

• One Acre Fund provides employees with a percentage of their basic salaries for housing allowance and child support.
  

• Retirement savings: OAF contributes 10% and you contribute 8% of your basic salary to your retirement savings account.
  

• One Acre Fund also provides monthly reimbursements to cover work-related expenses including transportation and airtime.
  

• Relocation support is not available for this position
  

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.