Management Trainee

Management Trainee at One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund, established in 2006, supports over 1 million smallholder farmers by providing agricultural services to enhance farm productivity. With a team of over 8,000 professionals from diverse backgrounds, we operate in six core countries in Africa. Our mission is to empower farmers by supplying quality farm inputs on credit, offering agricultural training, and ensuring access to products near their homes. On average, farmers working with One Acre Fund increase their harvests by 50 percent.

We are currently seeking candidates for the following position:

Job Title: Nigeria Management Trainee

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Duration: 6 months

About the Job:

One Acre Fund Nigeria is launching a 6-month intensive management trainee program aimed at training a cohort of individuals. Trainees will work on impactful projects, receive mentorship from organizational leaders, and provide support to our operations. The objective is to equip trainees with essential knowledge and skills for future managerial roles in fields such as marketing, sales, HR, or operations. Trainees will be assigned significant work assignments and expected to deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities:

• Professional Experience: Participate in on-the-job training, contribute to respective departments, and engage in field visits to gain hands-on experience and interact directly with clients.
• Learning and Development: Develop program knowledge and leadership competencies through training sessions, workshops, networking opportunities, and mentorship programs.
• Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities: Receive guidance and support from mentors at peer and departmental levels on various topics, including career development.
• Career Growth and Development: Benefit from a culture of continuous learning, with regular feedback sessions, mentorship, and career reviews to align personal aspirations with organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic background: Bachelor’s, HND, or Master’s Degree with quantitative components; 2:1 or First Class for Bachelors / Upper Credit for HND graduates.
• Proficiency in internet and MS Office/G Suite applications.
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis.
• Completed National Youth Service with 1-3 years of working experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Eligibility:

• Open to citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria.

Benefits:

• Paid time off.

Note:

• One Acre Fund does not request candidates to pay any money or undergo tests during the interview process.
• Official communication from One Acre Fund will come from an @oneacrefund.org email address.
• Please report any suspicious communication but refrain from sending applications or materials to this email address.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are integral to our mission and purpose.
• We strive to foster a culture where all staff feel valued and connected, irrespective of background, to maximize our impact on the farmers we serve.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunity.