Rwanda Quantity Surveyor Lead (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. 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 experienced Quantity Surveyor with over 5+ years to manage $8M+ USD in infrastructure projects at Rwanda Institute of Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in Bugesera/Rwanda, ensuring on-time and on-cost construction delivery for One Acre Fund.

Responsibilities

Projects Cost Planning, Budget Control & Value Engineering Take ownership of cost control and financial performance for the RICA Seed Centre construction project, bulk utilities ( water and electricity) supply, and pivot center irrigation installation project, ensuring delivery within approved budgets and timelines. Lead cost planning, estimation, forecasting, and cost-to-complete assessments to support informed projects decisions. Quantity Surveying, Tendering & Commercial Management Conduct market price surveys and engage suppliers, manufacturers, and dealers to validate pricing, assess market trends, and secure competitive rates.

Maintain accurate commercial records and correspondence, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, procurement procedures, and relevant construction regulations. Construction Cost Monitoring & Implementation Oversight Monitor project expenditure, commitments, variations, and forecast costs against approved budgets, recommending corrective actions where necessary. Coordinate material ordering and cost oversight with the relevant project teams to support efficient utilisation, minimise waste, and maintain construction progress.

Financial Reporting, Payments & Contract Reconciliation Prepare and maintain project cash-flow forecasts, cost-to-complete projections, and regular financial reports highlighting variances, risks, and decisions required. Review contractor, consultant, and subcontractor payment claims with the project team, verifying completed works…

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