One Acre Fund is an
agricultural NGO that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to
achieve their full potential. In more than five years in Rwanda, We have grown
to serve more than 180,000 farm families with 1,500 full-time staff in
Rwanda. In Burundi, We have grown to serve 40,000 farm families with over 400
full-time staff. Organization wide, we are on track to serve one million
farmers across 10 countries by 2020. We only serve farmers, and we always put Farmers
First.
agricultural NGO that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to
achieve their full potential. In more than five years in Rwanda, We have grown
to serve more than 180,000 farm families with 1,500 full-time staff in
Rwanda. In Burundi, We have grown to serve 40,000 farm families with over 400
full-time staff. Organization wide, we are on track to serve one million
farmers across 10 countries by 2020. We only serve farmers, and we always put Farmers
First.
Design Coordinator
Industry:
Nonprofit/Agriculture
Nonprofit/Agriculture
Function:
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Employer:
One Acre Fund
One Acre Fund
Position:
Design Coordinator
Design Coordinator
Job
Location: Rubengera, Karongi
Location: Rubengera, Karongi
Deadline:
October 30th, 2018
October 30th, 2018
Commitment:
Minimum commitment of 2 years
Minimum commitment of 2 years
Job Description
The Design Coordinator will
manage the design of all OAF’s architectural and design projects and ensure
they are accurately illustrated and delivered on schedule to implementation
teams and to high standards of quality.
manage the design of all OAF’s architectural and design projects and ensure
they are accurately illustrated and delivered on schedule to implementation
teams and to high standards of quality.
The Design Coordinator will
also manage the administrative tasks of the Infrastructure department.
also manage the administrative tasks of the Infrastructure department.
Roles and responsibilities:
Administrative Duties:
- The
Design Coordinator will ensure all of the infrastructure department work
is properly filed and documented; - The
Design Coordinator will ensure all communication between the
infrastructure team and with other teams is answered and documented; - The
Design Coordinator will assist the department lead in training the team in
the production of drawings illustrating the design works.
Design duties:
- The
Design Coordinator will assist in collecting all design data to ensure designs
responds to their environment (including but not limited to cultural and
social context, wind, rain and sun patterns, availability of materials and
labor) - The
Design Coordinator will coordinate the production of drawings and other
technical documents to help communicate with the various project
stakeholders and ensure that implementation accurately follows design - The
Design Coordinator will report regularly to the department lead on the
progress on design and drawings; - The
Design Coordinator will coordinate with the technical director to ensure
the architectural design details align with structural details and are
both practical and cost-effective; - The
Design Coordinator will work with construction site teams during the
design phase to ensure the designs are practical and cost-effective;
he/she will also work with the same teams to update designs and drawings
to respond to any unexpected situation during construction. - From
drawings illustrating project designs, the Design Coordinator will assist
in the preparation cost estimates and procurement lists.
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.
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
- Bachelor
Degree in Architecture or other design fields; - At
least 2 years of experience managing construction projects, with
involvement in all aspect of the project (Design, cost estimates,
scheduling, implementation, maintenance); - Ability
and willingness to work under pressure and overtime on urgent projects as
necessary; - Fluency
in spoken and written Kinyarwanda, and English. Knowledge of French will
be an advantage; - Advanced
computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet and email
applications - Advanced
skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs
To apply
Please click on this link: https://oneacrefund.org/work-with-us/job-openings/g/?gh_jid=1382588
You will be prompted to a
form that must be completed. At the end of the form you will have the
opportunity to write a motivational letter and upload your CV.
form that must be completed. At the end of the form you will have the
opportunity to write a motivational letter and upload your CV.
We are offering a world class
professional and international environment that focuses on your career
development and are looking forward to receiving your application.
professional and international environment that focuses on your career
development and are looking forward to receiving your application.
Please Note: One Acre Fund
will never ask you for money in return for advancement in the recruitment
process or for being offered a position. If you are being approached by
someone demanding money, please do not hesitate to report this to the Tubura
Fraud Hotline: (+250) 786 908 557 (Do
not use this number for any purpose other than reporting fraud attempts. If you
misuse his number and use it for general information about the position and not
to report Fraud, we will not consider you for this position).
will never ask you for money in return for advancement in the recruitment
process or for being offered a position. If you are being approached by
someone demanding money, please do not hesitate to report this to the Tubura
Fraud Hotline: (+250) 786 908 557 (Do
not use this number for any purpose other than reporting fraud attempts. If you
misuse his number and use it for general information about the position and not
to report Fraud, we will not consider you for this position).
One Acre Fund is an equal
opportunity employer; all candidates with legal working age will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex,
disability status or any other characteristic protected by the law.
opportunity employer; all candidates with legal working age will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex,
disability status or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted via emails and phone calls
will be contacted via emails and phone calls
