Management Trainee Program

About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers' homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, our farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund. To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information. About the Role One Acre Fund Nigeria is looking to train a cohort of management trainees for a 6-month intensive management trainee program. The trainees will work on impactful projects, receive mentorship from organizational leaders and provide support to One Acre Fund's operations. The goal is to acquire all essential knowledge to become future managers, in fields, such as marketing and sales, HR or operations. Trainees will be given substantial work assignments and asked to produce high-quality deliverables. Our management trainees are valued members of the One Acre Fund family and we are looking for the best of the best. We ask all staff to take a “Farmers First” attitude and approach their work with humility. Specific projects may change with the needs of the organisation. Opportunities Professional Experience: You will participate in on-the-job training and make significant contributions to your respective departments, while building networks and knowledge across One Acre Fund. You will have the opportunity to join field visits, where you will work on the front lines of our operations, learning key aspects of our work and directly engaging with our clients. Learning and Development: You will develop the foundational knowledge to contribute to our program and the competencies to lead. Activities range from building program fluency through intensive training on policies, products and operations. This ensures that you understand how One Acre Fund operates as well as how to align your skills to priority areas. You will participate in a range of leadership and professional development workshops to networking, mentorship and conversations with One Acre Fund Nigeria Leadership. Coaching & Mentoring: Trainees are assigned mentors at the peer and departmental level. Mentors can provide advice on various topics ranging from building program fluency to identifying career opportunities throughout One Acre Fund. Career Growth and Development At the end of the management trainee program, trainees who demonstrate a high performance during the trainee program have an opportunity to transition into a full-time role at One Acre Fund. We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest 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. Requirements Qualifications Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have: Strong academic track record: Must be a recent graduate of a Bachelor's, HND or Master's Degree programme with significant quantitative components; 2:1 or First Class for Bachelors / Upper Credit for HND graduates. Completion of National Youth Service with not more than 1-3 years working experience. Internet proficiency, and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel - can maintain moderate to complex spreadsheets), and PowerPoint) is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong quantitative analysis Highly motivated with a desire to learn Benefits PERKS Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities Hands-on application of finance principles in a fast-paced work environment Connect and collaborate with engaging colleagues from diverse backgrounds Professional development opportunities The opportunity to expand into new focus areas or teams Health Insurance Competitive monthly stipend Housing allowance for successful out-of-state candidates