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Rwanda Greenhouse Production Coordinator

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.

About the Role

The Potato Seed Greenhouse Production Coordinator manages the end-to-end operations of the greenhouse to ensure the production of high-quality apical cuttings and mini-tubers each season. You will ensure supply through partnerships with in vitro plantlet providers and seed companies, while driving continuous improvements in greenhouse practices to enhance cost efficiency, reliability, and farmers' planting timelines. you will be reporting to Potato Seed Partnerships and Commercialization Specialist and this is an onsite role.

Responsibilities

Greenhouse Operations and Production Management

  • Lead all greenhouses operations to ensure the and production of high-quality apical cuttings and mini-tubers every season
  • Manage production planning and scheduling to align with farmers' planting timelines, ensuring a reliable supply of planting material.
  • Supervise daily operations and, if required, manage a team of coordinators and supervisors to achieve production goals.
  • Manage greenhouse resources, including water, nutrients, and energy, to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
  • Implement sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact and promote resource conservation.
  • Monitor greenhouse inventory, including seeds, fertilizers, and equipment.
  • Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure replenishment of supplies.

Supplier and Partner Relationship Management

  • Develop partnerships with in vitro plantlet suppliers, especially RAB and other providers, to ensure a supply of high-quality starting material.
  • Manage relationships with seed companies to establish a sustainable and seasonal mini-tuber production pipeline, reducing reliance on external suppliers.
  • Represent the greenhouse team in engagements, communicating priorities and progress.

Continuous Improvement and Efficiency

  • Promote innovations and improvements in greenhouse systems to enhance cost efficiency, productivity, and supply chain reliability.Identify operational challenges and implement solutions with minimal manager support.
  • Contribute to long-term strategy for potato seed production department, balancing quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

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:

  • Bachelor's Degree in agronomy, Horticulture, agriculture or equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience with crop production techniques, pest management, and greenhouse technologies.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bugesera, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

16 February 2026. 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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