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 Centre Construction Engineer Specialist is a crucial member of the construction seed team. You will ensure that the construction plan and specifications are implemented, observing the safety regulations and quality standards. You will be in charge of scheduling, materials procurement and workforce allocation. You will monitor the progress of the construction project, conduct inspections and address any challenges that arise during construction. Additionally, you will help document the construction progress, preparing reports and communication with partners to keep them informed about the project status. You will work with the seed center construction team, infrastructure team, contractors, subcontractors and seed center partners to coordinate the construction activities. You will be reporting directly to the seed center construction and operations lead. You will manage a team of health and safety coordinator, construction senior coordinator, inventory coordinator and land surveyor coordinator.

Responsibilities

Supervision and coordination

Liaise with the project lead regarding the construction plan and resolve technical issues with project partners, suppliers, contractors, and statutory authorities.

Set out the work following the drawings and specifications, check materials and work in progress for compliance with the specified requirements, and observance of safety requirements on site.

Create procurement forecast and liaise with project procurement to ensure that purchase orders adequately define the specified requirements.

Prepare submittal logs, sample logs and record drawings, technical reports, site diary and prove data in respect to variation orders.

Health and safety management, quality control and assurance

Implement and enforce safety protocols, prevent accidents and ensure a safer work environment.

Coordinate quality check and control observing construction standards, procedures method statements, quality plans and inspection and test plans

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 civil engineering, construction engineering or any related field.

5+ years of experience working in a similar role.

An understanding of construction principals, building codes and regulations.

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

Hands-on experience supervising construction activities ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and resolving technical issues on-site.

Knowledge of Health and Safety: understanding occupational health and safety regulations and their enforcement

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

2 and a half years

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

25 September 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.