Plant Nutrient Management Research & Lab Senior SpecialistNew!

Description (Public)

One Acre Fund Rwanda is hiring a Senior Specialist in Plant Nutrient Management Research and Laboratory Operations in Rubengera to lead research on nutrient products and practices, run soil and plant laboratory operations and turn findings into farmer-facing recommendations.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Design and lead multidisciplinary research, trials and modelling on plant nutrient management solutions.
Assess feasibility, adoption potential, risks and impact of nutrient products and practices.
Develop scientifically robust methodologies, experimental designs and impact models.
Oversee field and station trials with strong data integrity and research standards.
Analyse complex datasets and produce technical reports and decision-support recommendations.
Translate research findings into scalable operational recommendations and extension materials.
Oversee soil and plant laboratory operations, inventory and SOP compliance.
Manage and develop a technical sub-team.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Master's degree or PhD in agronomy, soil science, plant nutrition or a related field.
At least 5 years of applied research experience in plant nutrient management or soil health.
Experience managing laboratory operations and research teams.
Strong statistical analysis skills.

Skills & Competencies:

Experimental design.
Data analysis and modelling.
Technical leadership.
Turning research into extension material.

How to Apply

About One Acre Fund Rwanda

One Acre Fund is a non-profit social enterprise that partners with millions of smallholder farmers across Africa to help them grow their way out of hunger and build lasting pathways to prosperity. By providing a 'market bundle' of financing, quality farm inputs, training, and post-harvest support, we empower farmers to increase their productivity and build resilient communities. We are committed to a 'Farmers First' approach, operating with the efficiency of a business to deliver measurable impact at the last mile.