Rwanda Scale Innovations Intern at One Acre Fund

 Rwanda Scale Innovations Intern at One Acre Fund

Organization: One Acre Fund

Position: Rwanda Scale Innovations Intern

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Job Type: Paid Internship

Application Deadline: 11 September 2026

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supports over 5.5 million smallholder farmers across Africa. The organization provides quality farm inputs, accessible credit, agricultural training, tree seedlings, and other services that help farmers increase productivity, improve resilience, and boost household incomes.

With a team of more than 9,000 staff members operating across nine African countries, One Acre Fund is committed to transforming agriculture and creating lasting impact for farming communities.

About the Young Professionals Program

The One Acre Fund Young Professionals Program offers talented African graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through meaningful and paid internships. Interns work on high-impact projects, receive professional training, mentorship, and practical exposure to agricultural development and innovation.

Participants benefit from:

Structured onboarding and training programs.

Mentorship from experienced professionals.

Career development support and regular performance feedback.

Exposure to impactful agricultural projects and innovation initiatives.

Position Summary

One Acre Fund is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Rwanda Scale Innovations Intern to join the Scale Innovations Team. The successful candidate will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of innovative agricultural products and services aimed at improving farmer livelihoods.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in agricultural research, innovation, field operations, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

Trial Implementation and Field Operations

Support the execution of innovation trials and pilot projects.

Coordinate field activities with farmers, field teams, and project stakeholders.

Assist in ensuring timely delivery of products and services to participating farmers.

Support field monitoring and operational activities.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Track trial performance indicators and product adoption.

Conduct surveys, interviews, and field follow-up visits.

Collect and analyze farmer feedback and field data.

Support reporting and performance assessment activities.

Training and Research Support

Assist in preparing training materials and field tools.

Support farmer training sessions and focus group discussions.

Participate in needs assessments and product testing exercises.

Help organize and distribute project materials.

Data Management and Reporting

Maintain accurate trial records and activity tracking systems.

Support data quality checks and validation processes.

Compile weekly reports, field observations, and lessons learned.

Document project outcomes and recommendations.

Innovation and Collaboration

Work closely with cross-functional teams on product development and testing.

Contribute ideas to improve future agricultural innovations.

Support the evaluation of new products and services for farmers.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should possess:

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, or a related field.

Basic knowledge of crop production, livestock production, or agricultural extension services.

Strong interest in agricultural innovation and farmer-centered development programs.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and digital data collection tools.

Willingness to travel regularly and work in rural communities.

Fluency in both English and Kinyarwanda.

Career Development Opportunities

At One Acre Fund, learning and professional growth are central to the internship experience. Interns receive:

Continuous mentorship and coaching.

Weekly manager check-ins.

Professional training opportunities.

Regular performance reviews and career guidance.

Exposure to innovative agricultural development projects.

Benefits

Competitive internship stipend.

Valuable hands-on work experience.

Professional mentorship and training.

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful agricultural development initiatives.

Assistance in finding suitable accommodation for interns assigned to rural locations.

Eligibility

This position is open only to:

Citizens of Rwanda, or

Permanent residents of Rwanda.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 11 September 2026.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Important Notice

One Acre Fund does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants should never pay money for tests, interviews, or job offers.

Official communications from One Acre Fund will always come from an @oneacrefund.org email address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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