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.