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Join One Acre Fund as a leader in agroforestry and help transform the lives of smallholder farmers with innovative agricultural services
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Kigali, Rwanda
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Organisation summary: One Acre Fund is a remarkable organization dedicated to enhancing the productivity of smallholder farmers. Since 2006, they've reached 1 million farmers in Africa, providing agricultural services, farm supplies on credit, and vital training. With a diverse team of over 8,000 members, One Acre Fund is committed to increasing harvests and farmer prosperity, having already boosted food production by 50% for those they serve.
- Lead the execution of the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) pilot in Rwanda.
- Collaborate with a specialized team and report to departmental leaders.
- Improve the livelihoods of over 3,500 farmers across six districts.
- Contribute to an impactful agroforestry initiative.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in project management, especially in agriculture or agroforestry.
- Familiarity with operations in the countries where One Acre Fund works.
- Strong communication skills and team cooperation.
- Cross-cultural competence and ability to work with diverse groups.
- Fluency in English and proficiency in Kinyarwanda for Rwanda-based roles.
- The position is available to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda only.
- Offers health insurance and paid time off.
- Emphasizes personal growth with structured career development opportunities.
- Provides continuous mentorship, performance feedback, and biannual career reviews.
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.
The Role The main purpose of this role is to lead the execution of our Forest Landscape Restoration pilot through excellent planning, team capacity building, and execution. The Rwanda program is in the second season of implementing an exciting agroforestry pilot with over 3,500 farmers in six districts. You will fall under the Tree Department and within a dedicated FLR pilot team. You will report to the Tree Department lead and the Carbon Project Manager jointly.
Job Requirements 3+ years of experience in project management, preferably for agriculture or agroforestry programs. 3+ years of experience in one of our countries of operation. Excellent project management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication across a wide range of audiences. Strong team dynamics, cooperation, and humility. Cross cultural competence and ability to work with diverse teams. English required in all locations, and Kinyarwanda preferred for Rwanda-based positions.
Benefits Health insurance, paid time off. 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.
Application Details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda. Application Deadline 14 October 2024. One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process.
