Quantity Surveyor Lead – Fixed-Term (Rwanda)

About the role

One Acre Fund is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for the Rwanda Institute of Conservation Agriculture (RICA) infrastructure projects, including a seed centre, bulk utilities and irrigation installations. The role will ensure projects are delivered on time, within the approved USD 8 million budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimation, forecasting and cost‑to‑complete assessments for all RICA construction works.
• Conduct market price surveys, tendering and commercial management, securing competitive rates from suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor project expenditures, variations and cash‑flow forecasts, providing regular financial reports and recommending corrective actions.
• Supervise inventory coordination, ensuring accurate recording, storage and usage of construction materials.
• Collaborate with the Construction Project Manager, procurement team and external consultants to achieve cost and delivery objectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of quantity surveying experience on projects of comparable scale (≈ USD 8 million).
• Registration with the Rwanda Institute of Quantity Surveyors or an equivalent professional body.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, contractor claims, variations and financial reporting.

Required skills

• Quantity surveying software
• Cost‑estimation software
• Advanced Excel/spreadsheets
• Project management tools

What we offer

• Health insurance
• Housing allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package