Rwanda Construction Quality Assurance and Quality Check Engineer (Fixed-Term)
One Acre Fund is hiring a fixed-term (2-year) construction QA/QC engineer in Bugesera, Rwanda to oversee quality of the RICA Seed Centre build: inspecting materials and works, enforcing compliance with drawings, codes and specs, and producing civil/structural drawings and reports using AutoCAD.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bugesera, Rwanda
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a closely related engineering field
- 3 to 5 years of experience in construction quality assurance, quality control, site supervision, or civil/structural engineering
- Strong understanding of construction principles, QA/QC procedures, building codes, specifications, and regulatory requirements
- Hands-on experience conducting site inspections, reviewing construction documentation, assessing materials, identifying non-conformities, and recommending corrective actions
- Ability to review and produce engineering drawings, technical reports, structural details, and construction documentation, with proficiency in AutoCAD or other relevant CAD tools
- Ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, construction teams, and other project stakeholders
- Proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda
- Open only to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda
Nice to have
- Registration with the Institution of Engineers of Rwanda
Full description
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 a Civil/Structural Engineer (3–5+ years) to oversee RICA Seed Centre construction, ensure quality, and resolve site issues by producing and providing designs/drawings and other relevant technical specifications.
Responsibilities
Construction Quality Compliance
- Review construction plans, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with approved quality standards, codes, and regulations.
- Inspect construction materials upon delivery and verify quality, specifications, quantities, and conformity with approved submittals.
- Conduct quality compliance checks throughout construction and maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
- Review and/or prepare civil and structural engineering reports, drawings, and structural detailing to support quality assurance and project delivery.
Construction Process Oversight & Coordination
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor construction activities and verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and quality requirements.
- Work closely with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and construction teams to identify deviations and agree on appropriate corrective actions.
- Monitor construction processes continuously to identify quality risks early and ensure issues are resolved before they affect project delivery.
- Coordinate quality assurance activities with project teams to ensure inspections and corrective actions remain aligned with construction schedules and milestones.