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, the farmers we serve 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
In Seed Production, we are looking for 1 operator & technician with some experience and education in electrical or mechanical operations. You will report to the Plant Machine Maintenance Coordinator
Responsibilities
Machine Operator & Technician will operate, repairing, and maintaining One Acre Fund’s processing plant, which will process, treat and package maize seed. In particular, responsibilities include:
- Operate a range of machinery for seed processing including cob driers, cob shellers, conveyor belts, processing equipment, packing lines, electrical issues, and printing machines.
- Carry out, installations, preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on all equipment throughout the plant.
- Perform diagnostic evaluation on equipment and make repairs when needed. Ensure that repairs are performed in the shortest amount of time possible to alleviate downtime.
- Perform troubleshooting to identify efficiency in operation and resolve all issues and assist to read all meters, inspect power distribution boards and gauges at regular intervals.
- Monitor seed and cob quality in the process and report issues immediately to the Plant machines maintenance coordinator /Plant processing and warehouse coordinator /or Seed Quality Control Coordinator to solve issues quickly. This includes and is not limited to monitoring moisture content and physical inspection of seed as it passes through the processing plant.
- Enforcing for all casual workers, casuals work with the machines to follow safety guidelines and always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while they are working
- Assisting the Data Administrator, you will record electricity used, Gas used, and chemicals used in the processing plants.
- Assist the Plant machines maintenance coordinator/Electrical and Purchaser/Seed operation to lead to developing standard operating procedures for the processing plant.
- Help in training casual workers to perform their work to maximize production output with high efficiency.
- Provide a daily report to the Plant machines maintenance coordinator and communicate any challenge or problem immediately.
- Ensure machines and people’s safety by preventing unauthorized personnel from accessing machines or electrical cables..
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
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. We are seeking a qualified Electrical and Mechanical candidate with at least 2+ years of work experience in a related field as a technician of the machines and a demonstrated passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Diploma(A1) in electrical or mechanical engineering, food processing/technology, or a related field – you must be willing to be hands-on with the machines.
- Previous experience of 2+years working in machine maintenance/repairing and operation in any type of processing plant is in additional.
- The advanced skill of maintaining the generator or automobiles is an added advantage.
- You must have the drive to learn the operation and maintenance/ repair of new machines
- Basic knowledge in electrical design and installation and other related Software.
- Demonstrated leadership experience at work, or outside of work, Capable to understand complex concepts quickly and learn fast
- Ability to build teams and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Language: English is desirable
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Nyagatare /Gabiro, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda
Application Deadline
21 May 2022
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
