Rwanda Seed Centre Construction Manager (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 a wide range of 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

As the Seed Centre Construction Manager, you will manage the overall planning and implementation of a construction project that One Acre Fund is building in partnership with the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture. It is a 10-hectare campus extension with 16 buildings, 190 Hectares of Farmland including irrigation development on 100 Hectares, and at a $12M budget. Your primary duties include overseeing all on-site construction activities, managing contractors, allocating resources, ensuring safety and compliance with required standards, managing budgets, and leading teams. You will report to the Seed Centre Construction and Operations Senior Lead, manage a team of 3 - 5, and work closely with engineers, the design-and-build team, subcontractors, and other partners to deliver the project successfully.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction activities, coordinate subcontractors, and enforce quality standards to ensure that all work is performed correctly the first time.
• Manage resources, ensuring materials, equipment, and labor are utilized effectively to meet project deadlines. You will also manage construction budgets, monitor on-site expenditures, and identify cost-saving measures without compromising quality. 
• Implement and maintain safety protocols, conduct routine inspections, and resolve on-site issues promptly.
• Provide regular updates on project progress and issues, maintain clear documentation, and submit detailed construction progress reports that keep stakeholders informed.
• Manage and develop the on-site team’s skills to ensure their professional development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in construction practices.

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:

• Bachelor in Civil/Structural Engineering minimum, with a postgraduate degree or certification in Construction Management
• 10+ years of experience in construction management, managing multi-building projects or equivalent complex developments.
• In-depth understanding of construction methods, building codes, regulations, and materials, with the ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience managing construction sites, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and resolving technical issues on-site.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bugesera, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

2 years and 3 months

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

22 December 2024

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.