Job Description / Responsibility

The Market Systems Specialist will work in the Product Innovations department to oversee the development of impactful products aimed at improving the livelihood of farmers and generating margin for the program. You will lead product development trial design, execution, monitoring, evaluation and transitioning to scale for the farmers we serve across all regions of One Acre Fund operation.

Your work will involve some departmental and management responsibilities, including coordinating with other team members, and stakeholders, and managing a team of Trial Officers, Managers, and Coordinators in a growing team. You will report directly to the Innovations Lead.

You will require at least 20% time observing and supervising field activities/farmers with the remaining time spent planning, modelling, coordinating with other departments, creating materials, analyzing results, and preparing reports or recommendations.

Responsibilities:-

Design and manage market research and adoption trials aimed at recommending impactful products and services with high potential for scale.

Manage professional development for one or more direct reports while providing necessary support to achieve team goals

Run analysis on data, prepare reports and memos with recommendations for next steps

Liaise independently with external departments and cross-country contacts within One Acre Fund on issues relating to research and product trials

Career Growth and Development:

We have a strong culture of constant learning and investing 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.

Educational Requirements

A minimum Bachelor's Degree or it's equivalent in any field of Human and behavioural Sciences like Sociology, Economics, Statistics, Marketing or any relevant field

Experience Requirements

3-5 years of practical experience working on market research and Project management is required

Professional experience with data management, proficiency in STATA, R or any other relevant statistical software is required

Additional Job Requirements

Fluency in the English language and any other local language

Willingness to live and work in rural areas close to our farmers

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria