Crop Production and Export Senior Coordinator - Kigali

About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 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 their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
Our Rwanda program, founded in 2007 is our largest and operates under the local brand Tubura. We have more than 3,000 staff across all four provinces of Rwanda, as well as in Kigali. Together, we served more than 2.8 million farmers in 2024. We work closely with the government to support national efforts to improve food security. Additionally, we help channel funding and resources to promising agri-SMEs, supporting farmers by providing a market for high-impact crops such as coffee, avocado, and chili.
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 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 their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.
Our Rwanda program, founded in 2007 is our largest and operates under the local brand Tubura. We have more than 3,000 staff across all four provinces of Rwanda, as well as in Kigali. Together, we served more than 2.8 million farmers in 2024. We work closely with the government to support national efforts to improve food security. Additionally, we help channel funding and resources to promising agri-SMEs, supporting farmers by providing a market for high-impact crops such as coffee, avocado, and chili.
About the Role
Seeking an exceptional Crop Production and Export Senior Coordinator with experience linking on-farm production, packhouse standards, and export-quality compliance, ensuring buyer-required quantities and quality specifications are consistently fully met.
Responsibilities

1. Market-to-Farm Translation
   • Aim to translate the buyer requirements into actionable on-farm practices to ensure compliance with export quality and volume standards.        
2. Production Alignment with Market Demand
   • Conduct regular field visits to monitor crop development, provide technical GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) guidance, and ensure crop volumes and quality meet buyer specifications.
3. Harvesting and Logistics Coordination
   • Oversee and synchronize harvest timing, postharvest handling, and logistics to ensure timely export while preserving product freshness and quality.
4. Postharvest Quality Assurance
   • Ensure adherence to proper handling, packaging, and storage procedures to maintain product integrity throughout the supply chain.
5. Export Quality Standards Development
   • Establish, monitor, and enforce export quality standards, including grading criteria, physical appearance, and shelf-life requirements specific to target markets.
6. Compliance and Certification Management
   • Manage and maintain compliance with international export certifications (ex: GlobalGAP), demonstrating adherence to safety and quality regulations.
7. Traceability System Management
   • Implement and supervise traceability mechanisms to ensure full transparency and accountability from production input to export delivery.
8. Continuous Improvement
   • Identify and address production or quality challenges through corrective and preventive actions, promoting continuous improvement across the value chain.