Legal and Investigations Intern – Rwanda

About the role

One Acre Fund’s Young Professionals Program is seeking a motivated recent law graduate to join its Rwanda team as a Legal and Investigations Intern. The role offers hands‑on experience in case assessment, evidence management, legal research and drafting within a fast‑moving agricultural nonprofit.

Key responsibilities

• Support review of new and ongoing cases, identifying allegations and breaking down complex issues.
• Organise case documents and correspondence into structured formats and flag inconsistencies.
• Prepare investigative tools such as interview questions, case summaries and briefing notes.
• Document interviews and findings to maintain an objective factual record.
• Conduct targeted legal research and synthesize relevant legal principles.
• Assist in linking facts to legal issues under senior supervision and draft initial reports.

Required profile

• Recent LL.B graduate or early‑career legal professional.
• Highly motivated, detail‑oriented and able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Paid internship with substantive project work.
• Onboarding and training on project design and execution.
• Opportunity to work with a mission‑driven team supporting smallholder farmers across Africa.