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Build a legacy in agricultural development with One Acre Fund's Seed Centre Construction Project in Rwanda
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Bugesera, Rwanda
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Organisation summary: Join One Acre Fund, an impactful non-profit organization dedicated to increasing farm productivity for over 4 million smallholder farmers across nine African countries. By providing essential services like farm supplies, credit, and training, One Acre Fund is a champion in the agricultural sector, working towards a future where all farmers can produce enough for their families and communities.
Role Summary:Oversee all construction activities on a 10-hectare campus extension project.Lead a team in managing budgets, resources, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.Work in close partnership with the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture.Manage contractors and technical issues, ensuring project milestones are met.
Role Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and a postgraduate qualification in Construction Management.At least 10 years of experience in managing complex construction projects.Expert knowledge of construction procedures, building codes, and materials.Proficiency in project management tools and fluency in English.
Benefits: Includes health insurance and paid time off. Open exclusively to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
Application Details: One Acre Fund maintains a strict no fees policy during the recruitment process. For any concerns, contact [email removed - click apply for more details]. Please refrain from sending applications to this email address.
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 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.
The Role As the Seed Centre Construction Manager, you will manage the overall planning and implementation of a construction project that One Acre Fund is building in partnership with the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture. It is a 10-hectare campus extension with 16 buildings, 190 Hectares of Farmland including irrigation development on 100 Hectares, and at a $12M budget. Your primary duties include overseeing all on-site construction activities, managing contractors, allocating resources, ensuring safety and compliance with required standards, managing budgets, and leading teams.
Job Requirements Bachelor in Civil/Structural Engineering minimum, with a postgraduate degree or certification in Construction Management. 10+ years of experience in construction management, managing multi-building projects or equivalent complex developments. In-depth understanding of construction methods, building codes, regulations, and materials, with the ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings. Hands-on experience managing construction sites, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and resolving technical issues on-site. Proficiency in project management software and tools. Fluency in spoken and written English.
Benefits Health insurance, paid time off. This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
Application Details 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 ( [email removed - click apply for more details] ), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
