About the Role

Seeking an exceptional Crop Production and Export Senior Coordinator with experience linking on-farm production, packhouse standards, and export-quality compliance, ensuring buyer-required quantities and quality specifications are consistently fully met.

Responsibilities

Market-to-Farm Translation

Aim to translate the buyer requirements into actionable on-farm practices to ensure compliance with export quality and volume standards.

Production Alignment with Market Demand

Conduct regular field visits to monitor crop development, provide technical GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) guidance, and ensure crop volumes and quality meet buyer specifications.

Harvesting and Logistics Coordination

Oversee and synchronize harvest timing, postharvest handling, and logistics to ensure timely export while preserving product freshness and quality.

Postharvest Quality Assurance

Ensure adherence to proper handling, packaging, and storage procedures to maintain product integrity throughout the supply chain.

Export Quality Standards Development

Establish, monitor, and enforce export quality standards, including grading criteria, physical appearance, and shelf-life requirements specific to target markets.

Compliance and Certification Management

Manage and maintain compliance with international export certifications (ex: GlobalGAP), demonstrating adherence to safety and quality regulations.

Traceability System Management

Implement and supervise traceability mechanisms to ensure full transparency and accountability from production input to export delivery.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and address production or quality challenges through corrective and preventive actions, promoting continuous improvement across the value chain.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

Strong technical skills in horticulture and export logistics with deep knowledge of international standards.

They should excel in production monitoring, quality assurance, and market alignment while ensuring compliance, traceability, and timely coordination across supply chain operations.

Minimum experience within the related roles.

Bachelor's degree in the related fields.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

3 Months (Renewable)

Eligibility

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

• Translate buyer requirements into actionable on-farm practices.
• Conduct field visits to monitor crop development and provide technical GAP guidance.
• Oversee harvest timing, postharvest handling, and logistics.
• Ensure adherence to proper handling, packaging, and storage procedures.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce export quality standards.
• Manage compliance with international export certifications.
• Implement and supervise traceability mechanisms.
• Identify and address production or quality challenges.

• Horticulture
• Export logistics
• International standards knowledge
• Production monitoring
• Quality assurance
• Market alignment
• Compliance management
• Traceability systems
• Supply chain coordination

• Strong technical skills in horticulture and export logistics with deep knowledge of international standards.
• Ability to excel in production monitoring, quality assurance, and market alignment while ensuring compliance, traceability, and timely coordination across supply chain operations.
• Minimum experience within the related roles.
• Bachelor's degree in related fields.