Rwanda Seed Inspection and Sampling Senior Supervisor at
One Acre Fund: (Deadline 13-10-2026)
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 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. On average, this
model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land
by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all
made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse
backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why
Work Here blog post.
Our Rwanda program, founded in 2007, is our largest and
operates under the local brand Tubura. We have more than 3,000 staff across all
four provinces of Rwanda, as well as in Kigali. Together, we served more than
2.8 million farmers in 2024. We work closely with the government to support
national efforts to improve food security. Additionally, we help channel
funding and resources to promising agri-SMEs, supporting farmers by providing a
market for high-impact crops such as coffee, avocado, and chili.
About the Role
Looking for a Seed Inspection and Sampling Senior Supervisor
experienced in Seed inspection, field and storage sampling and phytosanitary
checks to ensure compliant and high-quality seed production.
Responsibilities
Seed inspection
Seed sampling
- Authorize
or reject seed lots for further testing based on field and storage
inspection findings
Sample handling and documentation
- Recommend
corrective actions and follow up on their implementation with production
teams.
Support quality assurance and testing activities
- Escalate
critical quality issues that may affect seed performance or compliance.
Collaboration with sample-related personnel
- Propose
and implement improvements in inspection and sampling processes.
- Coordinate
directly with field and laboratory teams to ensure quality standards are
met.
Career Growth and Development
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.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role
specifically, you will have:
- 1+
Year of inspection and sampling experience or in a related field
- Strong
Stakeholder Management (Collaborate with stakeholders and laboratory
staff)
- Basic
agronomic aspects on different crop seeds
- Knowledge
on seed inspection and sampling procedures
- Understanding
of seed certification systems
- Ability
to maintain accurate records and documentation
- Basic
Knowledge of G-suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Etc..)
- Bachelor's
degree in Seed science, Agriculture, Agroforestry, and related fields
- Fluent
in English and Kinyarwanda
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Jobs
Kigali, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of
Rwanda.
Application Deadline
08 0ctober 2026. 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 (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), 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.
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