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Rwanda Research Station Supervisor (Fixed-Term)

Bugesera, Rwanda

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 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 their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ 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

Multigrain Seed Production supervisor will manage the efficient production of basic seeds for different crops, including beans, soybeans, and cover crops (e.g., mucuna, sun hemp), ensuring strict compliance with Conservation Agriculture (CA) principles. Under supervision of the farm coordinator, you will manage crop production from planting to harvest, maintain accurate inventory records, support in trial data collection (DUS, VCU), and lead a large team of casual laborers. We are looking for hands-on field management, seed production quality assurance, and. You will be a part of Seed Innovation department and will report directly to the Farm coordinator. This role is based in Bugesera at RICA Seed Center and is fully onsite.

Responsibilities

Supervise the Production of Multigrain Basic Seed (Beans, Soybeans, Chia, Mucuna, and Sunhemp)

  • Coordinate and monitor basic seed production activities for assigned crops to ensure compliance with established agronomic practices.
  • Ensure that all basic seed produced meets quality standards and is eligible for further seed class upgrades.
  • Provide field supervision to ensure implementation of production activities, including planting, crop management, and harvesting.
  • Identify and report any production challenges or risks to the manager for intervention.
  • Monitor adherence to field discipline, safety, and hygiene standards.Support in trial data collection
    • Help establish, maintain, and manage trial plots as assigned.
    • Carry out accurate field data collection according to trial protocols.
    • Maintain organized and complete trial records in approved data systems.

Oversee the inventory

  • Track and record all inputs (seeds, fertilizers, chemicals, tools) received and used in trials and production sites.
  • Maintain up-to-date inventory records using approved systems.
  • Generate and share regular inventory reports to monitor usage trends and identify low or excess stock levels.
  • Alert the manager to potential shortages, surpluses, or discrepancies for action.

Others

  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the manager to support departmental goals.

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:

  • Minimum A2 in Agronomy, Crop Production, or related field (A1 preferred).
  • 2–3 years of practical experience in crop or seed production.
  • Knowledge of Conservation Agriculture principles.
  • 3+ years of experience in managing teams and leading field operations.
  • Familiarity with Gogle sheet (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
  • Proficient in inventory tracking and data recording.
  • Proficiency in English.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bugesera, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

2 Years

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

15 December 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.

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