Rwanda Quantity Surveyor Lead (Fixed-Term)

Job description

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor 5+ years to manage $8M+ USD in infrastructure projects at RICA in Bugesera/Rwanda, ensuring on-time and on-cost construction delivery for One Acre Fund.

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, contractual entitlements, and supporting documentation.

Inventory Control, Team Coordination & Compliance

Supervise the Inventory Coordinator to ensure construction materials are accurately recorded, appropriately stored, and managed in line with project requirements.

Monitor material receipts, issues, balances, and usage records through the Inventory Coordinator, investigating discrepancies and supporting accurate reconciliation.

People & Stakeholder Management

Directly supervise and support the Inventory Coordinator, providing clear priorities, guidance, and accountability for accurate inventory management.

Collaborate closely with the Construction Project Manager, construction supervision team, procurement colleagues, contractors, consultants, and suppliers to achieve project cost and delivery objectives.

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

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related field.

At least 5 years of relevant quantity surveying experience, including cost management on construction projects of comparable scale and complexity, with a value of approximately USD 8 million or RWF 12 billion.

Registration with the Rwanda Institute of Quantity Surveyors or another recognised professional quantity surveying institution.

Strong understanding of construction methods, measurement standards, contract administration, procurement processes, and applicable building regulations.

Works effectively with project teams, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and procurement colleagues.

Demonstrated experience in cost planning, budget monitoring, contractor claims, variation assessments, financial reporting, and commercial negotiations.

Experience using relevant quantity surveying and cost-estimation software, spreadsheets, and project management tools.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Bugesera, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits.

Contract Duration

2 years.

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.

Application Deadline

31 October 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.