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 Seed Center Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA&QC) coordinator will oversee and maintain the management of the quality of construction of the Seed Center in Bugesera. You will review construction drawings and specifications to ensure quality standards. You will generate reports and provide recommendations for improvements ensuring that quality standards are upheld. You will collaborate with the Seed Center team, the Infrastructure and other project team members to identify potential quality issues and develop corrective measures following the construction industry best practices. You will report directly to the seed center construction engineer specialist.

Responsibilities

Implement quality assurance programs and quality control policies. Verify products and services offered and produced are within the established product specifications and quality attributes.

Prepare quality documentation on construction activities and products development processes as per recognized standards by providing regular updated input.

Provide information and inputs to strategic plans, reviews, prepare, and complete action plans, and initiate corrective actions to meet quality assurance operational objectives.

Implement quality assurance plans by applying critical control points, preventive measures and critical limits.

Support audits, determine construction quality system improvement and implement change

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:

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or any related field.

3+ years of experience in a construction quality assurance and quality control role.

An understanding of construction principals, building codes, standards and regulations.

Knowledge of quality control principles, methodology and quality management systems (QMS)

Proficiency in using computer aided design (CAD) software and drafting tools important for construction drawings and plans.

Fluency in spoken and written Kinyarwanda and English.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bugesera, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

Two and a half years (2.5)

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda

Application Deadline

27 August 2023.

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 ([email protected]), 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.