Company: One Acre Fund
One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. In more than five years in Rwanda, We have grown to serve more than 180,000 farm families with 1,500 full-time staff in Rwanda. In Burundi, We have grown to serve 40,000 farm families with over 400 full-time staff. Organization wide, we are on track to serve one million farmers across 10 countries by 2020. We only serve farmers, and we always put Farmers First.
Website: http://www.oneacrefund.org
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 more productive. We provide quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. We measure our success by our ability to make farmers more prosperous: On average, farmers harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
Job Description
Reporting to the Seed Operations Lead and Seed Processing Specialist you will:
- Install and repair industrial electrical systems, including a 400 kVA transformer from the national grid, high power drying and processing machines, conveyor belts, lighting fixtures, electrical panels, outlets, and wiring
- Help collect all design data to ensure electro-mechanical designs responds to the needs of the processing plant and facilities
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes and safety of our plants.
- Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
- Perform management tasks such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment
- Monitor and maintenance of the generator
- Enforce for all casual workers and visitors to follow safety guidelines and always wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while they are working
- Assist Seed Processing Specialist to develop standard operating procedures for the processing plant.
- Partner with Utility providers to ensure that electricity, gas, water are always available
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
We are seeking an electrician with the processing plant and building experience of at least 1 year and a passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electro-mechanical engineering or other related engineering fields.
- Experience working as an electrician in industry and operation in any type of processing plant
- Leadership experience at work, or outside of work, enthusiasm for learning, and able to give or receive feedback.
- Ability to build teams and work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Team player, organized, self-motivated
- Language: Kinyarwanda and English is required
Preferred Start Date
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, start dates can vary by role. We are adapting rapidly to COVID-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.
Job Location
Nyagatare, Rwanda
Compensation
Commensurate with experience
Duration
Full-time job
Benefits
Health insurance paid time off
Sponsor International Candidates
No; Must have existing rights to work in Rwanda.
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.
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.
