One Acre Fund Rwanda Potato Seed Production Lead Jobs in Rwanda
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1.6 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive. Our 10,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across ten African countries, 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 earn 40 percent more profits on the land they enroll with One Acre Fund.
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
As the potato seed production lead, you will oversee all aspects of potato seed production. Your primary duties will include managing field operations, managing a team of agronomists and field workers, implementing best practices for seed quality and yield optimization, and ensuring adherence to sustainable agricultural methods. You will also collaborate with research institutions, seed companies, and farming communities to inspire creativity, facilitate knowledge transfer, and help improve food security for smallholder farmers through increased access to high-quality potato seed varieties. You will report directly to Potato Seed Venture Senior Lead and manage a team of 3 people.
Responsibilities
Potato seed Production & planning management – Lead the potato seed production process, from seed preparation to harvesting and storage/distribution to ensure the supply of high-quality potato seeds to meet farmers’ demand and support the success of potato seed companies.
Build capacity of seed companies who have recently converted from grain seed to potato seed production to enhance productivity and accountability
Manage a team of potato seed production and quality control Coordinators/Specialists
Promote achievement of production and revenue targets through efficient planning, scheduling, execution, and continuous improvement of operations to maximize output, efficiency, quality, and profitability
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:
BSc in Agriculture, Horticulture or Plant Science minimum, with a postgraduate degree in seed science or seed-related field
5+ years in potato seed production – working for a well-known, reputable seed company with experience producing certified potato seed
Agricultural Expertise: understanding of potato agronomy, including seed variety selection, farm management, soil health management, pest and disease control, strong analytical skills to identify and resolve issues related to crop health, production processes, and resource management.
2+ years experience in conservation agriculture in potato seeds production
Working knowledge of the infrastructure required for potato seed production – greenhouse, cold store and experience with DLS stores
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Rwanda Potato Seed Production Lead Jobs in Rwanda
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