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About One Acre Fund (Tubura)
With more than 9,000 full-time staff across the continent, One Acre Fund is widely recognized for boosting farmers’ incomes by 35% or more each season while strengthening resilience and food security.
Learn more via their official Why Work Here blog and Rwanda program updates.
Position Overview
The ideal candidate is a proactive technician with strong hands-on experience in machine operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and team supervision.
You will report directly to the Plant Machine Maintenance Coordinator and play a key role in meeting production targets, upholding safety, and improving plant efficiency.
This is a fully onsite role requiring flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and be on call for emergencies.
Key Responsibilities
Machine Operations & Maintenance
- Operate a wide range of seed processing machines to maintain productivity.
- Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and inspections to prevent breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues during processing stages.
Generator Management
- Carry out maintenance and repairs on large generators (up to 1000 kVA).
- Ensure stable power supply for seed processing, cold rooms, and warehouses.
Cold Storage & Refrigeration
- Install, assemble, maintain, and repair cold rooms, cold stores, and cold warehouses.
- Respond quickly to breakdowns to prevent seed quality loss.
Quality Control Monitoring
- Monitor seed and cob conditions, including:
- Moisture content
- Physical quality
- Processing consistency
- Report abnormalities to supervisors promptly.
Data Collection & Reporting
- Record gas, electricity, and chemical consumption for the plant.
- Prepare daily operational reports and share improvement ideas with management.
Team Supervision
- Train casual workers on machine operations, safety protocols, and productivity standards.
- Coordinate work done by external service providers and support technicians.
Emergency Response
- Remain available for emergency troubleshooting after normal working hours.
Career Growth & Development
One Acre Fund places strong emphasis on professional growth. Employees benefit from:
- Weekly check-ins with managers
- Mentorship and skills training
- Regular feedback and performance reviews
- Biannual career development discussions
- Opportunities to influence new systems and take on leadership roles
Working at One Acre Fund is a chance to build a long-term, impactful career in agricultural engineering and plant operations.
Required
- A diploma (A1) or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC, or related technical fields.
- Minimum 2+ years of practical experience in machine operations or generator maintenance.
- Hands-on experience with:
Cold room systems
Large generators
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Good communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
Eligibility
- This job is open only to Rwandan citizens or permanent residents.
Job Location
Gatsibo–Ruhuha and Kabarore, Rwanda (fully onsite)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Career development support
- Safe, inclusive workplace culture
Application Deadline
🗓 19 February 2026
(One Acre Fund reviews applications on a rolling basis, so early applications
are encouraged.)
Important Notice
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(Do not send job applications to this email.)
DEI Commitment
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. All candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.