Rwanda Construction Procurement Intern

Job 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 Young Professionals Program

One Acre Fund’s Young Professionals Program offers high-performing African graduates meaningful internships and training opportunities at a high-performing, mission-driven organization. Our internships are paid and all interns can expect to receive substantive work assignments working on high-impact projects that support One Acre Fund’s operations.

When joining, interns will participate in an onboarding program and receive training on how to design and execute projects. Over the period of your internship, you will get the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals and receive learning opportunities to build strong foundations for your future career. 

Job Summary

As a Construction Procurement Intern, you will assist the Senior Specialist & Electrical Engineer in contract drafting, importation coordination, and engineering-related procurement activities. This role is designed to provide hands-on operational experience while offering the opportunity to learn and grow into broader procurement, engineering, and stakeholder management responsibilities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of RFQs, bid evaluations, and the coordination of supplier communication.
• Support in drafting and reviewing supplier contracts under guidance, ensuring alignment with OAF/RICA procurement policies.
• Help maintain procurement trackers and prepare periodic updates on sourcing activities
• Support in developing and updating contract tracking tools and documentation for leadership visibility.

Career Growth & Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we deeply invest in our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training, and regular feedback on your performance. We’ll hold career reviews every one-three months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and gain rewarding technical experience.

Minimum Qualifications Required

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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Understanding of construction/engineering procurement, supply chain, and contract management (including FIDIC principles).
• Basic work experience in a related field. 
• Basic knowledge of engineering standards and practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with stakeholders and suppliers.