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Join One Acre Fund to make a real impact on African food security utilizing cutting-edge data analytics techniques
Overview
Salary
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Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
One Acre Fund is a groundbreaking organization that actively works to improve farm productivity for smallholder farmers across nine African countries. Their influence is significant, with over 5.5 million farmers benefiting from high-quality farm supplies, accessible credit services, and modern training. Their biggest program, Tubura, housed in Rwanda, served over 2.8 million farmers in 2024 with its services. Their work also includes partnerships with various governments and agricultural SMEs to enhance food security on a wider scale.
Role Summary
The primary responsibility of this role is to tap into big data sources to lead and advise on new products and practices beneficial to farmers. This includes handling statistical and machine learning analyses, utilizing GIS and spatial analytics, designing robust data infrastructure, developing dashboards, ensuring data quality, and mentoring the data team.
Role Requirements
Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Agronomy, or a related field, and should be proficient in Python/R, SQL, and modern data tools. Also, a robust background in statistics, machine learning, and geospatial analysis is essential. Preferred candidates will have experience in agronomic data analysis and proven team leadership skills.
Application Process Details
Not only does the job offer a great chance to make a difference, it also comes with a number of perks. Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits are provided. The initial contract length is 2 years, and support for a work permit could potentially be provided. One Acre Fund is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their hiring process.
One Acre Fund, founded in 2006, equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to enhance farm productivity across nine countries in Africa. We provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and other agricultural services. Our Rwanda program, Tubura, is our largest, serving over 2.8 million farmers in 2024. We collaborate with the government to bolster national food security efforts and support agri-SMEs.
The role: We are seeking an exceptional data analytics professional to advise on new products and practices that generate 'farmer impact' using big data from various sources. Responsibilities include leading statistical and machine-learning analyses, applying GIS and spatial analytics, designing data infrastructure, developing dashboards, managing data quality, and mentoring the data team.
Job requirements: Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Agronomy, or a related field, with a strong background in statistics, machine learning, geospatial analysis, and proficiency in Python/R, SQL, and modern data tools. Experience in agronomic data analysis and team leadership is preferred.
Benefits: Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits are provided. The contract duration is 2 years, with potential support for a work permit. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in our hiring practices.
