Rwanda Plumbing and Mechanical Engineer

## **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.

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## **About the Role**

Seeking an experienced Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer with 7 years of experience to oversee the designs and installation of high-quality building services systems for major seed processing facilities that support long-term agricultural operations.

## **Responsibilities**

**Lead Technical Design Review & Engineering Oversight**

- Review and validate designs for plumbing, HVAC/ventilation, fire protection, and water systems, ensuring accuracy, coordination, and constructability.
- Provide technical guidance, resolve design gaps, and approve contractor submissions including materials and method statements.
- Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with approved designs and engineering standards.

**Oversee Construction & System Implementation**

- Supervise installation of mechanical and plumbing systems across buildings and external infrastructure (water supply, sewer, drainage, irrigation, and pumping systems).
- Conduct site inspections to ensure alignment with drawings, specifications, and BoQs.
- Oversee testing and commissioning, verifying system performance prior to handover.

**Ensure Quality, Safety & Cross-Disciplinary Coordination**

- Enforce quality standards and ensure adherence to sa