Rwanda Packhouse and Quality Control Coordinator (Fixed-Term)

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 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 multiple other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase her income and assets on supported land by more than 40 percent, while permanently improving her climate resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

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

Packhouse and Quality Control Manager- Responsible for all packing operations within packhouse to ensure the efficient handling of products(Avocados), maintain quality standards, and manage a team of Sorters to meet production targets.

The Packhouse manager(Quality Control Coordinator) will directly manage a team members working in the packhouse for Products sorting, grading, weighing, packing and Storing the product in controlled environment.

You will report directly to Horticulture Exports Operations Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Packhouse Operations Management
• Quality Control
• Reporting and Compliance
• Data Management
• Team Development

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:

• 3 or more years experience in a packhouse or food processing environment.
• Familiarity with regulations such as HACCP, GMP, and local food safety laws.
• Ability to implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure product standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues that arise in the Quality Control and packhouse management.
• Skills in managing inventory, supply chains, and logistics related to packing and distribution of export products.
• Experience optimizing processes to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Understanding of packing machinery and technology, and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to motivate and lead a diverse team, promoting a positive work environment.
• Have skills to address operational challenges and improve processes.
• English and Kinyarwanda Languages are required in all locations to liaise with suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies.Speaking Swahili is an added value
• A Bachelor's degree in agricultural science, food science, business management, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in food safety, quality control, or agricultural management can be beneficial.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

6 Months

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

01 December 2024. 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.