Nigeria Chief of Staff

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund empowers 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries, which collectively host two-thirds of the continent's farming population. The organization offers diverse support including quality farm inputs, tree seedlings, accessible financing, modern agronomic training, and additional agricultural services. Typically, farmers using this model experience a more than 35% increase in incomes and assets on supported land, alongside improved resilience. Their impressive team exceeds 9,000 full-time professionals from varied backgrounds.

Established in 2018, the Nigeria program operates from its headquarters in Minna, Niger state. It currently aids over 100,000 farmers throughout the state via multiple programs: inputs on credit ('Core'), inputs for cash purchases ('Retail'), and a free tree seedling distribution ('Agroforestry').

Role Overview

The Chief of Staff in Nigeria will spearhead the execution of the Country Director's strategic plans, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness nationwide. Positioned as a key strategic partner and operational leader, this role demands extensive cross-functional influence and responsibility for critical and high-risk projects impacting the entire program.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary strategic advisor to the Country Director by providing insightful analysis, key data-driven advice, and guidance on major organizational challenges.
• Convert organizational strategy into detailed, prioritized action plans with strict accountability toward achieving the Country Director’s goals and broader outcomes.
• Lead collaborative management of strategic, high-priority initiatives across departments to ensure alignment, optimal resource use, and timely delivery.
• Perform thorough research and market analysis to accelerate decision-making at the executive level.
• Manage and streamline strategic communications among the Country Director and senior leadership to ensure clarity, alignment, and full execution of decisions.
• Build and maintain strategic external stakeholder relationships, including major donors and government partners, representing the Country Director directly.
• Take full ownership of complex, cross-team projects from conception to successful implementation and integration.
• Establish accountability systems and monitor progress on organization-wide priorities, providing performance reports and risk updates to executives.
• Oversee operational efficiency of the Country Director’s office to maximize leadership focus on strategic priorities.
• Develop and quality-check high-level executive documents, presentations, and briefing materials for both internal governance and external interactions.
• Coordinate preparation and follow-up for Board and leadership meetings, handling agendas and ensuring timely execution of decisions.
• Manage incoming communications and requests, prioritizing and maintaining confidentiality.

Career Development

The organization promotes continuous learning with weekly manager check-ins, access to mentorships, training, regular feedback, and biannual career reviews to support personal aspirations and long-term growth within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Development Studies, or related areas; a Master's degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience combining strategic support, project management, and executive operations, ideally from consulting, corporate strategy, business operations in high-growth contexts, social enterprises, or international development.
• Proven capacity to collaborate closely with senior leaders to drive strategy execution and delivery of results.
• Strong skill in translating organizational strategy into actionable, impactful execution plans.
• Exceptional ability to maintain a strategic overview while managing detailed, operational execution.
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking proficient in diagnosing complex issues, proposing practical improvements, and implementing large-scale solutions.

Additional Information

Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
Benefits: Health insurance and paid time off provided.
Eligibility: Open exclusively to Nigerian citizens or permanent residents.
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026; applications are reviewed continuously until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity: The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination.