Consultant: Integrated Pest Management

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, 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 harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.

About the Consultancy Engagement

One Acre Fund (1AF) seeks a consultant to develop an adaptive, evidence-based Integrated Pest Management (IPM) framework tailored to the unique pest challenges and agricultural contexts across our countries of operation. The consultant will work closely with our Global Lead for Integrated Pest Management and in-country teams to deliver sustainable, practical pest management strategies that reduce pesticide reliance while enhancing crop yields and farm resilience.

Primary Goals:

You will:

• Develop and implement integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct on-site assessments to identify pest management needs and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Design and deliver training programs for clients on IPM best practices, pesticide safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement monitoring and tracking systems for pest management.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients on IPM-related issues, including pest identification, monitoring, and control.

You have:

• 5+ years of experience in integrated pest management, pest control, or a related field.
• Certification in pest management or a related field (e.g. CEPA, BCE, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of pest management regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Experience with pesticide application, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
• Familiarity with IPM software and technology, including monitoring and tracking systems.

The consultant will liaise with One Acre Fund's IPM, extension, and agronomy teams to ensure the solutions are feasible, scalable, and actionable for smallholder farmers.

Terms of Reference

Job Location

Rwanda

Eligibility

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

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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.

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