OAF Innovations and Growth Lead Jobs in Ethiopia 2026 – NGO Jobs in Ethiopia
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- Position Name: Innovations and Growth Lead
- Organization Name: One Acre Fund (OAF)
- Duty Location / City: Addis Ababa
- Job Application Deadline: July 25, 2026
Responsibilities
- Translate our strategy into action: Lead the development of the multi-year impact strategy and translate it into specific field interventions in your department and across the organization.
- Drive the “Learning Agenda”: Define the critical questions we need to answer each year. You will decide which new services or products enter our pipeline based on potential for scale and ROI, then set SMART objectives for your team. For example, explore the possibility of adding high-value trees such as apple mango and higher % of avocado in the south region while keeping in mind the challenges of managing them in a decentralized nursery setup.
- End-to-End Trial Management: Design multi-year impact models using relevant program data, oversee the full lifecycle of field trials, empower the impact team to research and implement impactful activities, from initial hypothesis and budgeting to designing the operational workflow and training field teams. For example: you will determine the treatment and control groups for a specific trial, identify sample size, design expected results & analysis framework, ensure the trial/pilot is implemented on the ground well, collect data on a regular basis, analyze and report, in time for decision making.
- Evidence-Based Decision Making: Partner with our M&E (Monitoring & Evaluation) teams to analyze trial data and drive high-level “Go/No-Go” recommendations for the Country Director.
- Champion the professional evolution of your direct reports, providing the coaching and clarity needed to turn high-level organizational vision into rigorous, field-level results.
Career Growth and Development
- 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.
Qualifications
- A proven track record with a minimum of 7 years of experience in managing complex projects or operations, or social enterprise programs in emerging markets, e.g., in agricultural innovation, extension, research & development, marketing, product development, consulting or MEL in agriculture, public health, or education (including 3+ years in one of our countries of operation).
- Experience identifying strategic gaps and designing “Learning Agendas”—knowing exactly which questions we need to answer through field trials before committing to a national-scale rollout.
- Field-First Mindset: Significant experience living and working in rural or “last-mile” settings, with a deep understanding of the associated operational challenges.
- Experimental Design & “Piloting” Mindset: Proven ability to design and execute field trials or pilot programs. You understand how to set up a “test vs. control” environment to see if a new intervention actually drives impact, you understand KPIs and success metrics and you have the judgment to adjust as needed when challenges come.
- Evaluation Frameworks: Analyze qualitative/quantitative field data, and turn raw results into a “Go/No-Go” recommendation for leadership. A plus if experience working with Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) teams to design surveys.
- Experience managing large teams (5-10+ team members) and delivering projects successfully.
- English required, Amharic preferred.
