Rwanda Civil Engineer (Fixed-Term)

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.

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About the Role

Looking for an experienced Civil Engineer (Project Engineer) to work at the RICA Seed Centre’s physical infrastructure for the implementation of the project, overseeing the civil engineering aspect of the project.

Responsibilities

Lead Civil Design Review & Technical Oversight

• Review and validate civil and structural designs (roads, drainage, foundations and external infrastructure) for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Develop and refine engineering solutions, including structural analysis and modelling, to meet project requirements.
• Ensure coordination of civil designs with architectural and MEP disciplines for seamless implementation.

Oversee Construction Execution & Site Delivery

• Supervise civil works across earthworks, concrete structures, roads, drainage systems, and utilities infrastructure.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to drawings, specifications, and BoQs.
• Resolve on-site engineering challenges and provide timely technical guidance to maintain project progress.

Ensure Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce quality standards and ensure all works comply with engineering specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and monitor adherence to occupational health and safety procedures on-site.
• Coordinate with safety teams to mitigate risks and ensure safe sequencing of construction activities.

Drive Technical Problem Solving & Project Assurance

• Review contractor submissions, reports and claims, providing clear technical recommendations and approvals.
• Monitor construction methods, material quality, and workmanship to ensure durability and structural integrity.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions to support timely and high-quality project delivery.

Build Team Capability & Support Project Delivery

• Provide on-site technical guidance and training to contractors and junior engineers.
• Document and share lessons learned to strengthen team capability and future project execution.
• Support the development of technical documentation, scopes of work, and engineering inputs.

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’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Over 7 years of relevant experience in civil engineering with strong exposure to design and construction oversight.
• Professional registration with the Institution of Engineers Rwanda is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, including roads, drainage, foundations, and structural systems.
• Proven experience in design review, structural analysis, and construction oversight.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, building codes, and occupational health and safety standards.
• Experience with structural design, modelling software, and CAD tools.
• Effective communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda; French is an added advantage.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bugesera, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

2 years

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

30 September 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

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.

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.