Agricultural Extension Officer – Field Operations

About the role

One Acre Fund is seeking a permanent Agricultural Extension Officer to join its Field Operations team in Minna, Nigeria. Reporting to the Field Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in driving agronomic compliance, expanding program reach and supporting one million smallholder farmers by 2030.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate agronomic compliance activities across assigned regions, ensuring adherence to best‑practice standards.
• Identify and research new locations for program expansion, supporting One Acre Fund’s growth objectives.
• Deliver training and capacity‑building sessions for field teams and community members to promote knowledge sharing.
• Manage relationships with team partners and stakeholders to align with organizational goals.
• Analyze data, track performance metrics and report on the impact of agronomic and expansion initiatives.
• Oversee the daily activities of the Agricultural Extension Manager and Extension Agents, ensuring clear understanding of objectives.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in agricultural extension services, field operations coordination, or team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of agronomic best practices and farmer adoption techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze data and support program scaling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent position with a clear career progression path within a fast‑growing impact organization.
• Continuous learning culture with weekly check‑ins, mentorship, and formal training programs.
• Bi‑annual career reviews to discuss aspirations and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across Africa.