One Acre Fund Rwanda Plant Nutrient Management Research & Lab Senior Specialist Jobs in Rwanda
One Acre Fund Rwanda Plant Nutrient Management Research & Lab Senior Specialist Jobs in Rwanda; Lead end-to-end research on innovative plant nutrient management products, practices, and services to drive measurable farmer impact. You will oversee soil and plant lab operations, manage a technical sub-team, and bridge the gap between high-confidence laboratory analysis and large-scale field implementation.
Job Type
Full Time
Responsibilities
Applied Research in Plant Nutrient Management & Soil Health
Design and lead multidisciplinary research, trials, and modelling to evaluate innovative plant nutrient management solutions (products, practices, services) for smallholder farmers.
Assess feasibility, adoption potential, risks, and impact of products and practices through rigorous research and analysis.
Develop scientifically robust methodologies, experimental designs, and impact models to support evidence-based decision-making.
High-Quality Trials, Data Analysis & Scalable Recommendations
Oversee quality implementation of field and station trials, ensuring strong data integrity and research standards.
Analyse and interpret complex datasets to generate actionable insights, technical reports, and decision-support recommendations.
Translate research findings into scalable operational recommendations and farmer-facing solutions.
Develop extension material based on well-evidenced products, practices, and services.
Technical Leadership for Soil & Plant Laboratory Operations
Oversee laboratory and inventory operations, ensuring quality standards, SOP compliance, and operational efficiency.
Guide laboratory resourcing, equipment planning, KPI tracking, and introduction of new analytical capabilities aligned with organisational priorities.
Build technical capacity of laboratory and inventory staff through coaching, training, and performance support.
Research Partnerships & Continuous Improvement
Develop and manage collaborations with research institutions, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to strengthen technical capability and accelerate impact.
Lead trainings, workshops, and process improvement initiatives to enhance departmental effectiveness.
Represent the department in cross-functional and
external technical engagements.
Contribute to effective departmental coordination and administrative execution.
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
Relevant academic background in Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Nutrition, Microbiology, Agroecology, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in agricultural research (e.g. experimental design, sampling methodologies, and bias minimisation techniques).
Deep technical knowledge of soil science (biological, chemical, and physical), plant nutrition, nutrient management options, soil food web theory, nutrient cycling, and soil health assessment options.
Understanding of soil/plant laboratory operations management and soil chemical, biological, and physical analysis techniques (e.g. dry chemistry, microbial enumeration).
Familiarity with various fertiliser types (especially microbial biostimulants and synthetic fertilisers).
Experience with data analysis tools.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; One Acre Fund Rwanda Plant Nutrient Management Research & Lab Senior Specialist Jobs in Rwanda
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