Job Description
Location: Huye, Gisagara (Southern Province) & Kayonza, Rwamagana (Eastern Province), Rwanda
Organization: One Acre Fund – Tubura
Contract Duration: 1 Year (renewable based on performance)
Application Deadline: 15 September 2025
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Eligibility: Open to Rwandan citizens or permanent residents
About One Acre Fund
One Acre Fund is a non-profit agricultural organization founded in 2006, currently serving over 5.5 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries. We provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, agronomic training, and access to finance to help farmers increase productivity, incomes, and resilience. Our Rwanda program operates under the Tubura brand and directly serves over 790,000 farmers through a dedicated team of more than 3,200 staff across all provinces and Kigali.
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced agricultural professional to support our High Touch Extension (HTE) program in Rwanda. The HTE Supervisor will work closely with farmers, support extension agents, and ensure quality implementation of recommended practices across 2–3 districts. You will report directly to the HTE Coordinator and play a key role in delivering impactful agricultural innovations.
This is a field-based position based in Southern and Eastern Rwanda (Huye, Gisagara, Kayonza, and Rwamagana).
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular visits to “baby farms” to ensure application of recommended practices from the “mother farm.”
- Provide technical guidance and on-site support to extension agents.
- Collect data on farm performance (e.g., crop health, resource use, yield estimation) and compile regular reports.
- Assist agents in keeping accurate field records (planting dates, input usage, challenges, etc.).
- Identify and report input needs such as seeds, tools, or other materials.
- Share feedback from the field with the HTE Coordinator to inform improvements to training and implementation.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or a related field (Environmental Science, Rural Development, Biological Sciences).
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in the agriculture sector.
- Strong understanding of Rwanda’s agriculture systems and rural farming context.
- Good computer skills: proficiency in Google Sheets, Docs, Excel (basic formulas), and email communication.
- Effective communication skills in Kinyarwanda and English.
What We Offer
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- A collaborative work environment with weekly check-ins, training programs, mentorship, and regular career development reviews.
- Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization with measurable impact on smallholder farmers.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the official One Acre Fund Careers Portal:
Application Link (https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oneacrefundrwanda/jobs/6989807?gh_src=chcdw9ub1us )
Note: One Acre Fund never requests any payment at any stage of the hiring process. Official communications will come only from an @oneacrefund.org email address.
For suspicious activity, report to: globalhotline@oneacrefund.org
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
One Acre Fund is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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