Biofortified Maize Trials & Adoption Coordinator (Fixed-Term)

About the role

One Acre Fund is seeking a highly motivated Biofortified Variety Trials and Adoption Coordinator to lead the testing, evaluation, and promotion of biofortified maize varieties across Rwanda. The role blends field research, data management, and stakeholder engagement to generate evidence that supports the release and adoption of improved maize varieties.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate design and implementation of maize variety trials at research stations and on farmer fields.
• Monitor agronomic practices, trial performance, and data quality throughout growing seasons.
• Organise field days and demonstration events for farmers, seed companies, and other stakeholders.
• Lead farmer preference and perception studies to understand adoption patterns.
• Ensure compliance with national regulations and international standards such as DUS/VCU and UPOV.
• Manage accurate and timely data collection, validation, storage, and maintain databases for trial data.
• Produce seasonal and annual technical reports and supervise trial teams.

Required profile

• Strong motivation and commitment to agricultural research and impact.
• Experience in conducting on‑station and on‑farm trials.
• Familiarity with national agricultural regulations and international variety protection standards.
• Ability to work closely with farmers, extension teams, and partners.

Required skills

• Data collection and validation
• Database management
• Trial design and implementation