Seed Quality Control Coordinator

About the role

One Acre Fund is seeking an agriculture professional with 1–2 years of hybrid maize seed industry experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture to oversee quality, SOPs, and compliance for our 4,000 MT seed processing plant in Eastern Province.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive quality assurance, SOP implementation, and regulatory compliance across every stage of the processing plant.
• Partner with the Processing Coordinator to provide technical guidance, conduct continuous quality inspections, and balance operational efficiency with production targets.
• Lead and manage plant quality staff and casual workers, delivering training and capacity‑building to ensure strict adherence to SOPs.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, external clients, and regulatory bodies while continuously improving quality control systems.

Required profile

• 1–2 years of experience in the hybrid maize seed industry, seed quality control, or plant operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture.
• Proven expertise in seed quality assurance, SOP development, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills, with experience training diverse plant staff.

Required skills

• Seed quality assurance
• SOP development
• Regulatory compliance
• Technical understanding of large‑scale processing plant operations

What we offer

• Health insurance
• Paid time off