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, 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

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Plant Machine Operations Technician to join the team at Seed Processing Rwanda (SPR), located in Gatsibo–Ruhuha. The technician will operate and maintain seed processing machines, performing routine maintenance and installations, and ensuring that all equipment functions safely. You will involve supervising technical work carried out by other technicians and external service providers, with a focus on maintaining, reliability, and operational continuity across all SPR processing facilities.

Reporting to the Plant Machine Maintenance Coordinator, the Plant Machine Operations Senior Supervisor will help meet the plant’s operational efficiency and production targets. This is a fully onsite position that requires flexibility to work day, night, and weekend shifts. You have at least 2 years of hands-on experience with industrial or processing machinery, a commitment to safety, and the ability to ensure smooth and reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a variety of seed processing machines to ensure efficient production.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on large generators (up to 1000 kVA) to maintain power supply.
• Maintain and repair cold rooms, cold storage, and cold warehouses, including installation, assembly, and breakdown response.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations and carry out repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Monitor seed and cob quality during processing (e.g., moisture content, physical condition) and promptly report any issues.
• Support data tracking by recording electricity, gas, and chemical consumption in the processing plant.
• Train and guide casual workers to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Submit daily reports and communicate challenges or improvement suggestions to the Plant Maintenance Coordinator.
• Remain on-call for emergencies, including after-hours and night shifts.

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:

• Have a diploma (A1) or bachelor in Mechanical or Electrical or any other related fields but specialized in either HVAC or Hands-on experience in big generators maintenance
• 2+years of working experience in afore mentioned field
• Language: English and Kinyarwanda are desirable

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Gastibo and Kabarore, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

19 February 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 ([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.