Agricultural R&D Manager (Fixed-Term)
About this opportunity
Leads Ag R&D strategy, trial execution, and FAIR data principles across nine African countries to improve smallholder farmer yields, profits, and soil health through research-backed agronomic recommendations and staff training.
One Acre Fund seeks an Agricultural R&D Manager to lead research and development strategies that enhance smallholder farmer productivity and resilience across their nine African countries. This role focuses on optimizing research pipelines, ensuring FAIR data principles, and driving agronomic innovations tailored to local conditions. The manager will guide research-backed recommendations, standardize research tools, and administer training programs for staff.
What it offers
This fixed-term position involves technical leadership in agronomy research, developing spatially and temporally tailored innovations to improve farmer yields, profits, and soil health. The role includes overseeing research design, metrics, and KPI tracking, as well as administering training in research methodologies. The position is based in a flexible location across One Acre Fund’s operational countries.
Who can apply
Applicants should have relevant experience in agricultural research, agronomy, or related fields, with a focus on smallholder farming systems. Experience in data management, FAIR principles, and regional research strategy is highly valued. No explicit nationality or education level is required, but prior work in Africa or similar contexts is preferred.
What you'll do
- Lead agronomy research strategies to develop high-impact, adoptable seed recommendations and crop management decisions.
- Standardize research designs and tools across operating countries.
- Implement FAIR data principles and track efficiency metrics/KPIs for research pipelines.
- Guide program teams on optimized input choices, soil health, and alternative fertilizers.
- Design and administer staff training in research methodologies.
- Drive research dashboards to monitor progress and impact.
How to apply
No explicit application steps are provided in the source. Applicants should contact One Acre Fund directly for further details.
Good to know
- The role is fixed-term with a flexible location across One Acre Fund’s operational countries.
- Experience in smallholder farming, agronomy, and data-driven research is critical.
- No explicit education level or nationality requirements are stated, but prior work in Africa is beneficial.
Key details
How to apply
- Contact One Acre Fund directly for application details.
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