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 Civil/Structural Engineer (3–5+ years) to oversee RICA Seed Centre construction, ensure quality, and resolve site issues by producing and providing designs/drawings and other relevant technical specifications.
Responsibilities
Construction Quality Compliance
- Review construction plans, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with approved quality standards, codes, and regulations.
- Inspect construction materials upon delivery and verify quality, specifications, quantities, and conformity with approved submittals.
- Conduct quality compliance checks throughout construction and maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
- Review and/or prepare civil and structural engineering reports, drawings, and structural detailing to support quality assurance and project delivery.
Construction Process Oversight & Coordination
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor construction activities and verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and quality requirements.
- Work closely with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and construction teams to identify deviations and agree on appropriate corrective actions.
- Monitor construction processes continuously to identify quality risks early and ensure issues are resolved before they affect project delivery.
- Coordinate quality assurance activities with project teams to ensure inspections and corrective actions remain aligned with construction schedules and milestones.
Quality Control & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and implement quality control procedures and testing requirements across key construction phases, including concrete, structural, material, and installation works.
- Provide practical training and guidance to construction teams on quality standards, inspection procedures, testing requirements, and quality control practices.
- Investigate recurring quality issues, identify root causes, and recommend preventive measures to improve construction quality and reduce rework.
- Track quality performance and use inspection and testing findings to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Quality Documentation, Reporting & Administration
- Establish and maintain an organised quality database covering inspection reports, test results, material approvals, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
- Maintain complete and accessible project documentation, including specifications, quality control plans, inspection schedules, and compliance records.
- Prepare concise quality reports that summarise inspection findings, outstanding issues, risks, corrective actions, and overall project quality performance.
- Coordinate inspection and testing schedules with construction teams to minimise disruption while ensuring quality activities are completed on time.
Stakeholder Coordination & Technical Support
- Facilitate clear communication between construction teams, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors on quality requirements, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Provide technical recommendations on construction quality issues and support teams in resolving deviations from approved designs and specifications.
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 Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related engineering field. Registration with the Institution of Engineers of Rwanda is an added advantage.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in construction quality assurance, quality control, site supervision, or civil/structural engineering, with demonstrated exposure to construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction principles, quality assurance and quality control procedures, building codes, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Hands-on experience conducting site inspections, reviewing construction documentation, assessing materials, identifying non-conformities, and recommending corrective actions.
- Ability to review and produce engineering drawings, technical reports, structural details, and construction documentation, with proficiency in AutoCAD or other relevant CAD tools.
- Ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, construction teams, and other project stakeholders.
- Proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda is required.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Bugesera, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
Contract Duration
2 years, renewable with a high chance based on good performance.
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
Application Deadline
08 December 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.
