Rwanda Potato Seed Post Harvest and Dormancy Breaking Senior Supervisor at One Acre Fund

, Western Province, Rwanda -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Management, Stock Control, Potato Seed Storage, Post-Harvest Quality Assessment, Agronomy, Crop Production, Supply Chain Management, Data Management, Coordination Skills, Seed Handling, Sorting, Grading, Health and Safety Compliance, Training, Auditing

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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 per cent, 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, operates under the local brand Tubura. We have more than 3,200 staff located in all four Rwanda provinces and Kigali. Together, we directly serve more than 790,000 farmers. To learn more about our work, look at our Rwanda program blog for more information. About the Role This role will ensure quality, proper storage, and dormancy-breaking of potato seeds, managing inventory, coordinating with teams, supervising staff, and preparing seeds for planting, distribution with accurate organisation, and collaboration. Responsibilities Oversee the proper storage conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation, etc.) for potato seed tubers Implement protocols for seed handling, sorting, and grading Implement safety protocols and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations Conducting regular stock audits, periodic physical counts, and reconciling inventory records Recruit and train casual or temporary staff for seed handling, packaging, and distribution 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 organisation 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+ years of Experience and working knowledge of Inventory management, stock control, and potato seed store 1+ year of experience with assessing post-harvest quality of seeds, especially potato seeds, will be an advantage Degree (A0/A1) in agronomy, crop production, agriculture, supply chain management, or any other field Deep technical knowledge and understanding of potato diseases and pests in the store Coordination skills and basic data management using a spreadsheet Preferred Start Date As soon as possible Job Location Rubavu, Rwanda Benefits Health insurance, paid time off Eligibility This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda. Application Deadline 23 February 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 organisation’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, colour, 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves overseeing the proper storage conditions for potato seed tubers and implementing protocols for seed handling and safety compliance. Additionally, the supervisor will conduct stock audits and recruit and train staff for seed handling and distribution.