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

Seeking a strong field leader to drive Forest and Landscape Restoration and seedling production, lead field teams, achieve ambitious targets, and work closely with farmers and local governments to deliver impact.

Responsibilities

Forestry & Seedling Production Operations

• Drive the execution of the Forest and Landscape Restoration (FLR) Program and oversee high-quality seedling production across assigned district sites.

Field Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Direct and supervise Sector Supervisors, Site Supervisors, and Senior Field Officers, conducting regular training to build staff capacity and manage turnover.

Target Tracking & Operational Problem-Solving

• Monitor district performance metrics against key seasonal milestones, proactively identifying and resolving field operational or weather-related production challenges.

Stakeholder Management & Government Engagement

• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with local government officials, community leaders, and regional coordinators to support seamless program delivery.

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Agroforestry, Agriculture, or a closely related field.
• 2 years of practical field experience in forestry, agroforestry, or agricultural project implementation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing field teams, including Sector Supervisors and Field Officers.
• Experience in data analysis and tracking operational performance against field targets.
• Proven problem-solving ability to address seedling production challenges and seasonal field constraints.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to engage local government authorities and smallholder farmers.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English is required.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bugesera, Rwanda or Rwamagana, Rwanda or Rwanda, Karongi

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

2 years

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.

Application Deadline

20 January 2027. 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 protected]), 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.