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One Acre FundRwanda Plant Nutrient Management Research & Lab Senior Specialist (Renewable)
One Acre Fund is seeking a Rwanda Plant Nutrient Management Research & Lab Senior Specialist to lead end-to-end research on innovative nutrient management products, practices, and…
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One Acre Fund is seeking a Rwanda Plant Nutrient Management Research & Lab Senior Specialist to lead end-to-end research on innovative nutrient management products, practices, and services. Operating on-site in Rubengera, Rwanda, this two-year renewable contract involves overseeing soil and plant laboratory operations, managing a technical sub-team, and bridging laboratory analysis with field implementation. Established in 2006, One Acre Fund provides agricultural services, farm supplies, and training to millions of…
Job Description
One Acre Fund is seeking a Rwanda Plant Nutrient Management Research & Lab Senior Specialist to lead end-to-end research on innovative nutrient management products, practices, and services. Operating on-site in Rubengera, Rwanda, this two-year renewable contract involves overseeing soil and plant laboratory operations, managing a technical sub-team, and bridging laboratory analysis with field implementation.
Established in 2006, One Acre Fund provides agricultural services, farm supplies, and training to millions of smallholder farmers across Africa. The organization's Rwanda program, operating locally as Tubura, collaborates with the government to advance food security and connect agricultural small and medium enterprises to markets.
This position suits a professional with a background in soil science, agronomy, or related fields who wants to contribute to agricultural development and farmer impact in Rwanda. The role requires managing research trials, analysing complex datasets, ensuring compliance with laboratory standards, and building strategic partnerships with research and government institutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead multidisciplinary research, trials, and modelling to evaluate innovative plant nutrient management solutions for smallholder farmers.
- Oversee the quality implementation of station and field trials to maintain high data integrity.
- Analyze complex datasets to generate technical reports, operational recommendations, and farmer-facing extension materials.
- Manage soil and plant laboratory operations, including inventory, equipment planning, key performance indicator tracking, and standard operating procedure compliance.
- Train and coach laboratory and inventory personnel to build technical capacity.
- Establish and manage collaborations with government agencies, research institutions, and industry stakeholders.
Requirements
- Hold citizenship or permanent residency in Rwanda.
- Possess an academic background in agronomy, soil science, plant nutrition, microbiology, agroecology, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate prior experience in agricultural research, covering experimental design, sampling methodologies, and bias minimization techniques.
- Bring technical expertise in soil science, plant nutrition, nutrient cycling, soil health assessments, and soil food web theory.
- Understand soil and plant laboratory management alongside chemical, biological, and physical analysis techniques.
- Show familiarity with various fertilizer types, particularly synthetic fertilizers and microbial biostimulants.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Housing
- Comprehensive benefits
- Weekly check-ins with management, mentorship, and training programs
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Where is this job located?
The position is based on-site in Rubengera, Rwanda.
What is the employment type and duration?
This is a two-year contract that is renewable.
Who is eligible to apply for this role?
The posting specifies that the role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
What benefits are provided?
The position includes health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the posting.
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