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.

About the Role

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.

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 and 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.

Qualifications

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.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Interns will be provided with a reasonable stipend for the duration of their contract. Rural area based fellows will be provided assistance in locating suitable housing.

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.

• 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.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Understanding of construction/engineering procurement, supply chain, and contract management (including FIDIC principles).
• Basic knowledge of engineering standards and practices.

• 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.