Rwanda Crop Production and Export Senior Coordinator

## About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supports 5.5 million smallholder farmers to increase the productivity and profitability of their farms. Operating across nine countries—home to nearly two-thirds of Africa’s farmers—we provide high-quality agricultural inputs, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a broad range of additional agricultural services. On average, farmers supported by our model increase their income and assets on participating land by more than 35 percent, while strengthening long-term resilience. Our impact is driven by a diverse team of over 9,000 full-time staff from a wide range of professional backgrounds. To learn more about working at One Acre Fund, please visit our *Why Work Here* blog post. ### One Acre Fund Rwanda (Tubura) Established in 2007, our Rwanda program—operating under the local brand *Tubura*—is One Acre Fund’s largest country program. We employ more than 3,000 staff across all four provinces of Rwanda and Kigali, serving over 2.8 million farmers in 2024. We work closely with the Government of Rwanda to support national food security priorities. In addition, we facilitate access to funding and markets for promising agri-SMEs, enabling farmers to produce and sell high-impact crops such as coffee, avocado, and chili. --- ## About the Role We are seeking an exceptional **Crop Production and Export Senior Coordinator** with strong experience bridging on-farm production, packhouse standards, and export compliance. The role is responsible for ensuring buyer-required volumes and quality specifications are consistently met throughout the production and export process. --- ## Key Responsibilities ### Market-to-Farm Translation Translate buyer requirements into clear, actionable on-farm practices to ensure compliance with export quality and volume standards. ### Production Alignment with Market Demand Conduct regular field visits to monitor crop development, provide Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) guidance, and ensure production aligns with buyer specifications. ### Harvesting and Logistics Coordination Coordinate harvest scheduling, postharvest handling, and logistics to ensure timely export while maintaining freshness and quality. ### Postharvest Quality Assurance Ensure strict adherence to handling, packaging, and storage protocols to preserve product integrity across the supply chain. ### Export Quality Standards Development Develop, monitor, and enforce export quality standards, including grading, physical appearance, and shelf-life requirements for target markets. ### Compliance and Certification Management Manage compliance with international export certifications (e.g., GlobalG.A.P.), ensuring adherence to food safety and quality regulations. ### Traceability System Management Implement and oversee traceability systems to ensure full transparency from production inputs through export delivery. ### Continuous Improvement Identify production or quality gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions to drive continuous improvement across the value chain. --- ## Career Growth and Development One Acre Fund fosters a strong culture of continuous learning and professional development. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training opportunities, and regular performance feedback. Career reviews are conducted every six months, providing dedicated time to discuss career progression and long-term goals. This role offers the opportunity to grow with a dynamic organization and build a meaningful, long-term career. --- ## Qualifications ### General and Role-Specific Requirements * Strong technical expertise in horticulture and export logistics * In-depth knowledge of international export standards * Demonstrated experience in production monitoring, quality assurance, and market alignment * Proven ability to manage compliance, traceability, and coordination across supply chain operations * Minimum relevant professional experience in related roles * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field --- ## Additional Information * **Preferred Start Date:** As soon as possible * **Job Location:** Kigali, Rwanda * **Contract Duration:** 3 months (renewable) * **Benefits:** Health insurance, paid time off * **Eligibility:** Open only to Rwandan citizens or permanent residents * **Application Deadline:** 07 April 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis) --- ## Important Notice One Acre Fund never charges candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. All official communication will come from an **@oneacrefund.org** email address. Please report suspicious communication to **[globalhotline@oneacrefund.org](mailto:globalhotline@oneacrefund.org)**. Do not send applications to this address. --- ## Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and anti-racism are core to One Acre Fund’s mission. We strive to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, represented, and connected, enabling our teams to thrive and deliver exceptional impact for farmers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or gender expression. One Acre Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.