Rwanda Operations Coordinator at One Acre Fund

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. 

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Role

You will handle critical aspects of department data management, including distribution impact data and donor requirements. You will be directly tied to our goal of planting 250 million trees by 2030 by reaching over 1 million farmers each year. It also involves supporting specific donor requirements in specific districts. You will also help to plan the annual tree campaign and coordinate mobilization efforts across 27 districts. You will report directly to the tree campaign lead.40% of your time will be spent in the field and 60% in the office.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Coordinate 2-3 projects and support projects from the department pipeline
• Coordinate projects aimed at meeting specific department donor requirements
• Lead the implementation of projects to maximize impact per farmer and support innovations in the team's operations process

Tree Campaign Support

• Support campaign planning and local government engagements for tree distribution
• Engage and manage main districts to gain support and participation
• Collaborate with field coordinators to ensure necessary approvals and tree distribution plans
• Procure all necessary materials for distribution and ensure quality

Maximize Tree Impact

• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) efforts to gather data for recommendations
• Coordinate initiatives to maximize campaign efficiency and pursue distribution models
• Support campaign post-mortems and operational improvements

Data Management

• Develop and implement data reporting tools and automated dashboards
• Provide recommendations to improve department effectiveness

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:

• At least a Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of experience in operations roles
• Data analysis skills (i.e. Google Sheets advanced formulas, Statistical software like R or Python),
• Experience working with external partners
• English proficiency is required for this role

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Eligibility

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

Application Link

https://grnh.se/b55196db1us 

Application Deadline

28 July 2024

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.