One Acre
Fund – TUBURA
Fund – TUBURA
Join one of the fastest
growing organizations in Rwanda. Build a
career and deliver impact in the community.
growing organizations in Rwanda. Build a
career and deliver impact in the community.
Employer: One Acre Fund (Tubura)
Job Location: Rubengera
, Karongi District
Job Location: Rubengera
, Karongi District
Duration: Minimum
2 years commitment, full-time job
2 years commitment, full-time job
Preferred Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: Commensurate
with experience & education
with experience & education
Career Development Weekly
one-on-ones with manager. Bi-annual
career reviews.
one-on-ones with manager. Bi-annual
career reviews.
Organization Description
One Acre Fund – Tubura is a social enterprise that
serves smallholder farmers with a bundle of training, inputs and credit.
Currently, we serve 60,000 Rwandan farmers, under the brand ‘Tubura’. We do not
give handouts, but ask farmers to invest in their future through participating
in our program. Their investment in modern agricultural techniques increases
their harvest. To further equip Tubura to make Rwandan smallholder farmers more
prosperous, we are looking for applicants that are driven, hardworking, and
have successful professional records to fulfill different roles on our
team. See www.oneacrefund.org for more
information.
serves smallholder farmers with a bundle of training, inputs and credit.
Currently, we serve 60,000 Rwandan farmers, under the brand ‘Tubura’. We do not
give handouts, but ask farmers to invest in their future through participating
in our program. Their investment in modern agricultural techniques increases
their harvest. To further equip Tubura to make Rwandan smallholder farmers more
prosperous, we are looking for applicants that are driven, hardworking, and
have successful professional records to fulfill different roles on our
team. See www.oneacrefund.org for more
information.
Job Description: Health
Research Manager
Tubura is looking for an exceptional person to manage
special health projects. Tubura works to ensure that our farmers get the
highest return on their agricultural investment, but we also consider their
long-term sustainability and wellbeing. With this in mind, we are beginning to
consider various health interventions that could improve the overall health of
the farmer family. A health associate
would aid in the field research and testing of new health projects to make
certain that our farmer families have access to the most beneficial health
services and products to live longer, healthier, and more prosperous lives.
Research Manager
Tubura is looking for an exceptional person to manage
special health projects. Tubura works to ensure that our farmers get the
highest return on their agricultural investment, but we also consider their
long-term sustainability and wellbeing. With this in mind, we are beginning to
consider various health interventions that could improve the overall health of
the farmer family. A health associate
would aid in the field research and testing of new health projects to make
certain that our farmer families have access to the most beneficial health
services and products to live longer, healthier, and more prosperous lives.
Primary Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
·
You will be responsible for aiding in the local
monitoring and evaluation of health seeking behaviors and habits among Tubura
and non-Tubura clients in order to guide the development of new health
interventions
You will be responsible for aiding in the local
monitoring and evaluation of health seeking behaviors and habits among Tubura
and non-Tubura clients in order to guide the development of new health
interventions
·
You will be responsible for researching behaviors and
potential new service offerings through market analysis
You will be responsible for researching behaviors and
potential new service offerings through market analysis
·
You will be responsible for testing various new health
products and services – including but not limited to nutrition, child wellness,
reproductive, and clean water initiatives – through field trials, understanding
of the current health barriers, and corresponding analysis
You will be responsible for testing various new health
products and services – including but not limited to nutrition, child wellness,
reproductive, and clean water initiatives – through field trials, understanding
of the current health barriers, and corresponding analysis
·
You will work with the local and international
community to guide Tubura’s new engagement in the health space
You will work with the local and international
community to guide Tubura’s new engagement in the health space
·
You will be expected to liaise with program staff and
handle client questions and concerns with professionalism
You will be expected to liaise with program staff and
handle client questions and concerns with professionalism
·
You will work with the local and international
community to test new health initiatives and services
You will work with the local and international
community to test new health initiatives and services
Qualifications
·
Commitment to living in a rural area for an extended
period of time
Commitment to living in a rural area for an extended
period of time
·
Excellent command of English or French
Excellent command of English or French
·
Passion for and background in community health;
ideally through direct interaction with local health providers
Passion for and background in community health;
ideally through direct interaction with local health providers
·
Top performing academic background (must have at least
a Bachelor’s degree in a business, agriculture, health, or related field)
Top performing academic background (must have at least
a Bachelor’s degree in a business, agriculture, health, or related field)
·
At least 2 years of solid working experience in health
or agriculture
At least 2 years of solid working experience in health
or agriculture
·
Understanding of health seeking behaviors and existing
services to determine the feasibility of new health products and initiatives.
Understanding of health seeking behaviors and existing
services to determine the feasibility of new health products and initiatives.
One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
Email cover letter (a letter that explains why you
should be considered for this role) and resume with (Subject line: Health Research Manager) to rwandajobs@oneacrefund.org
should be considered for this role) and resume with (Subject line: Health Research Manager) to rwandajobs@oneacrefund.org
Please note: One Acre Fund will never ask you for
money in return for advancement in the recruitment process or being offered a
position. If you are approached by someone demanding money please do not
hesitate to contact the HR hotline on 0783109981 (Please do not use this number
for any other purpose)
money in return for advancement in the recruitment process or being offered a
position. If you are approached by someone demanding money please do not
hesitate to contact the HR hotline on 0783109981 (Please do not use this number
for any other purpose)
