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Join One Acre Fund's mission to boost farm productivity in Africa as an Agricultural Innovations Specialist
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Rubengera, Rwanda
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: One Acre Fund is an outstanding organization passionately working since 2006 to enhance the lives of smallholder farmers in Africa. Serving over 1 million farmers with a team of more than 8,000 people, One Acre Fund's model focuses on delivering farm supplies on credit, providing training, and increasing harvests, leading to a 50% average increase in food production among the farmers they support. They operate in six core countries, striving to make a significant and sustainable impact on agriculture and prosperity in the region.
Role Summary:Conduct research to assess the impact of new agricultural products and methods.Lead adaptability trials for various crops including cereals, legumes, roots and tubers, and vegetables.Identify market needs and recommend suitable crop varieties for farmers, processors, and consumers.Collaborate with a team of research specialists and manage at least one team member.
Role Requirements:Experience in plant/climate/soil science research activities.Proficiency in statistical analyses of experimental or survey data.Project management skills from inception to completion.Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda.Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related disciplines.
Benefits:Health insurance and paid time off.
Application Process Details:Open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda only.Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled.One Acre Fund practices a strict no fees policy during the recruitment process.
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 Agricultural Innovations Department conducts research which helps to estimate the impact of new agricultural products and methods for Rwandan farmers. Your primary responsibility is to guide the organization in selecting the most suitable crop varieties for farmer distribution. This involves conducting adaptability trials for several types of crops, such as cereals, legumes, roots and tubers, and vegetables. Success will be measured by your ability to identify specific market needs for farmers, processors, and consumers. Then recommend the crop varieties that best meet these needs from the available options. You will sit on a team of 6 research specialists; You will report to the Research and Phase 2 Senior Specialist and will manage up to one person.
Job requirements Have experience in research activities related to plant/climate/soil science. Ability to run statistical analyses for experimental or survey data Ability to manage projects from inception to completion. Have a good command of written and verbal English and Kinyarwanda Have a completed Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related disciplines (agronomy, agribusiness, or agricultural economics)
Benefits Health insurance, paid time off
Application details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda. Application Deadline 6 th December 2024. 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 ( [email removed - click apply for more details] ), 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.
