Rwanda Potato EGS Field Production Internee (Fixed - Term)

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase her income and assets on supported land by more than 40 percent, while permanently improving her climate resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

Our Rwanda program, founded in 2007, operates under the local brand Tubura. We have more than 3,200 staff located in all four Rwanda provinces and Kigali. Together, we directly serve more than 790,000 farmers. To learn more about our work, look at our Rwanda program blog for more information.

About the Role

Support organization vision to serve our farmers potato seed, The Potato Early Generation Seeds (EGS) field production internee will manage and oversight of all activities related to the Field  production of high-quality early generation potato seeds(G2&G3). You will coordinate different production locations/areas, ensuring optimal seed production, quality control, and managing all aspects of the seed production process.  You will be a part of Potato department and will directly report to Greenhouse production coordinator. This role is based in Rwanda and is fully onsite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily potato field operations to ensure efficient and high-quality production
• Coordinate field staff, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluation
• Develop and implement field production strategies to meet the department objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize potato variety selection, planting, and harvesting schedules
• Ensure compliance with seed production and regulatory standards in field operations
• Carry field scouting for proper pests and diseases 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:

• 1+ years of experience in field production management, with a focus on field operations and management
• Proven experience improving field production efficiency and quality
• Strong knowledge of potato agronomy, including soil science, irrigation, and pest management
• Quality Assurance and Control:
  • Monitor the quality of potato seeds produced by inspecting fields for pest/disease problems, ensuring irrigation and fertilization practices.
  • Implement quality control measures for seed certification, ensuring that all potato seeds meet required standards.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify areas for improvement in EGS open production operations and implement strategies for increased efficiency and sustainability.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and advancements to incorporate best practices into production processes

• Skills: 

  • Horticultural Knowledge:
  • Understanding of plant biology, growth cycles, and cultivation techniques.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Musanze, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

6 Months

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

22 May 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

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.