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Join an impactful mission with One Acre Fund, leading high-quality building service system designs for agriculture enhancement in Africa
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Bugesera, Rwanda
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One Acre Fund, an organization that has improved the lives of 5.5 million farmers across nine countries in Africa since 2006, provides various agricultural services, including quality farm supplies and modern agronomic training. This increases farmer income and resilience by over 35%. An opportunity exists for a seasoned Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer to be part of our diversified team of 9,000+ professionals committed to this cause.
Role Summary:
- Lead technical design reviews and engineering oversight for major seed processing facilities
- Supervise installation and ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.
- Coordinate among teams to resolve design and installation conflicts, and encourage technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Role Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in CAD tools like AutoCAD, Revit MEP and a strong understanding of construction principles, building codes, and safety standards.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems.
- Professional registration with the Institution of Engineers Rwanda is preferred.
- Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is necessary; French is an advantage.
Benefits:
- The position offers health insurance, paid time off, and a contract duration of 1 year.
- The role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
One Acre Fund promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in its hiring practices.
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 a range of other agricultural services. Our model boosts farmer income and assets by over 35%, enhancing their resilience. Our team of 9,000+ diverse professionals is dedicated to this mission.
The role: We are seeking an experienced Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer with 7+ years of experience to oversee the designs and installation of high-quality building services systems for major seed processing facilities. This role involves leading technical design reviews, engineering oversight, supervising installation, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You will also coordinate with various teams to prevent design and installation conflicts and drive technical problem solving and continuous improvement.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field. Professional registration with the Institution of Engineers Rwanda is preferred. Proficiency in CAD tools like AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and a solid understanding of construction principles, building codes, and safety standards are essential. Strong knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems is required. Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is necessary; French is an advantage.
Benefits: The position offers health insurance, paid time off, and a contract duration of 1 year. This role is open only to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the application deadline is June 21, 2026. One Acre Fund promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in its hiring practices.
