1.Rwanda Junior Budget Specialist
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
We are looking for someone who is comfortable with numbers, who will manage the Rwandan program monthly Budget & Actuals process. This includes analyzing the budget, identifying budget issues that need to be addressed, notify management, preparing monthly BVA reports, and then make recommendations to stay on budget.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare monthly BVA reports, and provide project summary status reports to management.
- Research accounting issues and errors and then communicate with the accounting team to find solutions.
- Analyze accounting records.
- Analyze program profit margin across departments.
- Forecast and track financial results throughout the year to meet budget projections.
- Help identify financial or operating risks associated with the execution of the contract or project.
- Understand the Rwanda program budget and mapping.
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. For this role specifically, you will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Experience with financial reporting.
- Analytical mindset.
- Good Excel skills.
- 1-year experience working in Finance or related field.
- Moderate English is written and verbal communication.
PREFERRED START DATE
As soon as possible.
JOB LOCATION
Kigali, Rwanda
BENEFITS
Health insurance paid time off
ELIGIBILITY
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda
APPLICATION DEADLINE
26 February 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.
2.Rwanda Seed Centre Construction and Operations Lead
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
We’re looking for an experienced construction and operations project manager to lead the infrastructure and operational development of a Centre of Excellence for Seed in Rwanda.
We’re looking for an experienced construction and operations project manager to lead the infrastructure and operational development of a Centre of Excellence for Seed in Rwanda You will lead the development of over 4 Billion RWF construction and purchase, installation, and start-up of over 2 Billion RWF of machinery and specialist equipment such as irrigation, seed processing, and farming machinery
Over the next 5 years, your work will support us to serve millions of farmers, creating billions of Rwandan francs of additional income whilst simultaneously positioning Rwanda as a global leader in seed production and research You will directly contribute to the Government of Rwanda’s vision to create a privatized domestic seed industry Over the past 3 years One Acre Fund has become a local pioneer in seed production, supporting over 3,000 MT of hybrid maize seed getting to market and this year obtained multimillion-dollar funding to launch a seed center of excellence right here in Rwanda
Through expert project management in construction and operations development, you will ensure the successful launch of the seed center of excellence and continued delivery of thousands of tonnes of ‘Made in Rwanda’ seed to farmers each year
Reporting Lines: Working across our Infrastructure and Seed teams; you will report to the Rwanda Infrastructure Lead and the Seed Division Director and work with several departments across the organization covering architectural design, infrastructure, procurement (general and seed technical) and a range of seed production and research technical specialists.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build the Seed Centre: overall construction project management of the Seed Centre at RICA including daily construction management & administration; overseeing the implementation of contracts; coordination of actors and activities; ensuring the building meets design specifications; procurement of materials; farmland clearing; installation of municipal services (electricity and water) and all other duties relating to construction of the center
- Budget Management: 4 Billion RWF construction and 2 Billion RWF machine and installation costs
- Operations Project Management of operational installations, with support from technical experts, for technically complex installations such as seed processing equipment, cold storage warehouses, glasshouses, laboratory spaces, controlled environments, and farm irrigation systems
- Lead a team of technical specialists: procurement, construction, and management of external/contract clients to implement construction and operational start-up.
- Create plans: update them and communicate timelines and progress against project planning – you will be an expert and highly experienced project manager
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. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 5+ years of work experience in construction or facilities operation project management: quantity surveying, civil/structural/electrical engineering, architecture, or other related fields.
- Bachelors Degree and post-graduate qualifications in quantity surveying, construction management, architecture, engineering, or other relevant subjects
- Project management certifications/qualifications are highly desirable
- Proven experience of large scale, industrial construction and installation project management – work samples/portfolios and evidence will be sought
- People from our Countries of Operation Preferred
- English and Kinyarwanda required
PREFERRED START DATE
As soon as possible
JOB LOCATION
Bugesera, Rwanda
BENEFITS
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
ELIGIBILITY
One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
18 April 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.
3.Quality-of-Life Products Operations Lead
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
The Quality-of-Life Products Operations Lead will ensure the success of products, partnerships, and services as they scale up within our Core and Rural Retail programs. One Acre Fund offers an increasing number of exciting (but also complex) products that need processes and management to succeed. The Quality-of-Life Products Operations Lead will manage the handover and integration of these products, and will work with departments to ensure we are addressing the needs of Rwandan farmers and meeting their expectations.
As the Quality-of-Life Products Operations Lead, you will work with your team to ensure product processes are constantly improved to become more efficient, product strategies are implemented, and client satisfaction for the products offered is at its best. You will work with multiple teams, including Field Operations, Rural Retail, Systems, Procurement, and Product Integration. You will initially report directly to the Product Strategy Lead, and the Head of Products once hired.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Quality-of-Life Products Operations Lead, you will:
- Manage Quality of Life products: This includes managing partnerships, product calendar, and process improvement projects, and implementing product strategies with the members of your team.
- Set product goals and implement product strategies: You will work with the Product Strategy Lead to design product strategies that you and your team will then implement with the support of program teams to turn into concrete results.
- Scale products and assess their sustainability: You will work with the Products team to assess risks and opportunities to grow, incorporate new product features and customer service options, and think through the sustainability path of a given product.
- Team management and growth: You will work with a team of product owners that will need your guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve great results and continue growing in their careers.
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. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 3+ years of experience simultaneously leading multiple operational projects and/or products of medium to high complexity
- Capability to resolve complex problems and design creative solutions
- Focus on process improvement
- Capacity to bring stakeholders to a decision and negotiate with partners
- Experience in team management
- Passionate about serving smallholder farmers and living in rural areas
- Integrity and responsibility
- Language: Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda
START DATE
As soon as possible
JOB LOCATION
Kigali, Rwanda
BENEFITS
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits. In addition to paid maternity and paternity leave, we offer additional benefits to new parents.
ELIGIBILITY
One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of t(or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.
Women are encouraged to apply. We are committed to gender equity in our staff operations, representation, and experience. In 2020, women made up 40% of our clients and 44% of our total staff. We have and will continue to intentionally grow these numbers.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Feb 28th, 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.
Click here to apply
4.Rwanda Quality-of-Life Products Operations Lead
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
The Quality-of-Life Products Operations Lead will ensure the success of products, partnerships, and services as they scale up within our Core and Rural Retail programs. One Acre Fund offers an increasing number of exciting (but also complex) products that need processes and management to succeed. The Quality-of-Life Products Operations Lead will manage the handover and integration of these products and will work with departments to ensure we are addressing the needs of Rwandan farmers and meeting their expectations.
As the Quality-of-Life Products Operations Lead, you will work with your team to ensure product processes are constantly improved to become more efficient, product strategies are implemented, and client satisfaction for the products offered is at its best. You will work with multiple teams, including Field Operations, Rural Retail, Systems, Procurement, and Product Integration. You will initially report directly to the Product Strategy Lead, and the Head of Products once hired.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Quality-of-Life Products Operations Lead, you will:
- Manage Quality of Life products: This includes managing partnerships, product calendars, process improvement projects, and implementing product strategies with the members of your team.
- Set product goals and implement product strategies: You will work with the Product Strategy Lead to design product strategies that you and your team will then implement with the support of program teams to turn into concrete results.
- Scale products and assess their sustainability: You will work with the Products team to assess risks and opportunities to grow, incorporate new product features and customer service options, and think through the sustainability path of a given product.
- Team management and growth: You will work with a team of product owners that will need your guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve great results and continue growing in their careers.
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. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 3+ years of experience simultaneously leading multiple operational projects and/or products of medium to high complexity
- Capability to resolve complex problems and design creative solutions
- Focus on process improvement
- Capacity to bring stakeholders to a decision and negotiate with partners
- Experience in team management
- Passionate about serving smallholder farmers and living in rural areas
- Integrity and responsibility
- Language: Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda
START DATE
As soon as possible
JOB LOCATION
Kigali, Rwanda
BENEFITS
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits. In addition to paid maternity and paternity leave, we offer additional benefits to new parents.
ELIGIBILITY
One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of t(or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.
Women are encouraged to apply. We are committed to gender equity in our staff operations, representation, and experience. In 2020, women made up 40% of our clients and 44% of our total staff. We have and will continue to intentionally grow these numbers.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Feb 28th, 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.
5.Rwanda Potato Agronomist
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
The Potato Agronomy Specialist will oversee a sustainable early generation seed (EGS) production in the greenhouses and multiplication in the field with a clear focus on improving yields and seed quality while driving down production costs. The agronomy specialist will work with seed outgrowers and OAF Field teams to ensure that seed potato multiplication plans are precisely accomplished to hit program goal. You will report directly to the Potato Seed Venture Lead.
Responsibilities
Seed Multiplication and Quality Management (80%)
- Support to set up greenhouse facilities ideal for apical cuttings and minitubers production.
- Create seasonal and yearly plans for early generation seed production and ensure they are shared with your manager.
- You will train field teams on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good Handling Practices (GHPs) to ensure seed quality is not compromised throughout the seed value chain
- Coordination with RAB and RICA to ensure potato seed produced is certified.
- Maintain a seed inventory system for the different seed production phases (G1, G2, G3, and G4)
- Work with the OAF seed quality control specialist to ensure seed for internal quality testing is sampled and delivered to the laboratory.
- You will assist to develop agronomy plans for OAF seed out growers.
People Management (20%)
- You will prioritize team professional and personal career development – creating experts in all areas that our seed team works in to directly influence department goals.
- You’ll train the team to be complete owners of their work to become more efficient while reducing costs of operations.
- You will lead seed out growers and partner relationship management.
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. For this role specifically, you will have:
- At least 3 years of experience and working knowledge of the Rwanda seed industry with a focus on potato seed value chain.
- Deep technical knowledge of potato early generation seed (EGS), their production and optimization of potato agronomy and other inputs that ensure maximization of quality yields.
- Experience working with potato apical cuttings is a definite advantage.
- Experience in seed inventory systems, in particular storage and handling of large seed volumes.
- A degree in agronomy, crop production or equivalent.
- Proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Bugesera, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
Application Deadline:27 February 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.
6.Rwanda Client Data Analysis Specialist
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
We are looking for an experienced data analysis professional who can support the business operations department to achieve the medium to long-term goal of providing real time, accurate and actionable client data. Client data analysis specialists will fulfill our need to get more insight from several data points we collect from the clients. You’ll move us from manual, request-based analysis work to real-time and accessible analysis using advanced analytics tools such as R, Python, Power BI, and DATAIKU. you’ll manage 2-3 coordinators and report to our CDMA team lead
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide analysis support for multiple departments such as core, RRT, Biz dev departments
- Accomplish high-level and urgent ad hoc data analysis request such as requests from country leadership, strategic and performance team, and Business Development
- Lead independently Rwanda data analysis projects that are being developed in Power BI, Dataiku and cereals
- Manage data analysis pipeline with requests from partners in Kiss Flow and ensure they are accomplished within the agreed timelines.
- Work with multiple teams and partners to build skills needed among teams to obtain information through self-service channels
- Manage client data analytics team composed of 2 – 3 coordinators
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. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 2+ years of experience in analysis
- University degree in data-related fields such as statistics, econometrics, data science
- Experience with data visualization and analysis with modern tools like power bi, R, Python, Stata
- Experience with dashboards creation
- Advanced Excel (can perform complex functions) and google sheet skills
- You can understand the logic and can translate it into analysis work
- implement complex analysis projects and provide understandable information
- Ability to prepare and present analysis findings
- ability to tailor communications to specific audiences
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and coordinate multiple stakeholders
- Language: Fluent in Kinyarwanda and proficient in written and spoken English
PREFERRED START DATE
As soon as possible
JOB LOCATION
Rubengera, Rwanda
BENEFITS
Health insurance, paid time off
ELIGIBILITY
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
27 February 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.
Click here to apply
