Senior Agronomist
Quick answer
One Acre Fund is hiring a senior agronomist in Kigali, Rwanda, to develop and improve conservation agriculture models, provide farmer training, and lead research and impact evaluation. The role is full-time with a 2-year contract, renewable based on performance.
- Role
- Senior Agronomist
- Organization
- One Acre Fund
- Location
- Kigali, Rwanda
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
One Acre Fund is seeking a Senior Agronomist with extensive experience in Conservation Agriculture to develop and improve scalable advisory models, provide farmer training, and lead research and impact evaluation.
What you'll do
- Develop and improve scalable conservation agriculture advisory models
- Provide hands-on technical guidance to field teams
- Build the capacity of field staff and local extension agents
- Evaluate and refine conservation agriculture practices
- Coordinate project plans and timelines with internal and external partners
- Represent the conservation agriculture program in technical discussions
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agroecology, Crop Science, Soil Science, or a related field
- Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
- Proven experience developing agricultural extension materials and leading farmer-facing training
- Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong hands-on experience working with smallholder farmers
- Proficiency in English; additional regional or international languages are an advantage
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kigali, Rwanda.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in Agronomy, at least 6 years of relevant experience, and experience in developing agricultural extension materials.
How do I apply?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until a hire is made, with the application deadline being December 3, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on One Acre Fund's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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