About the Role

Looking for a Seed Inspection and Sampling Senior Supervisor experienced in Seed inspection, field and storage sampling and phytosanitary checks to ensure compliant and high-quality seed production.

Responsibilities

• Seed inspection
• Seed sampling
• Authorize or reject seed lots for further testing based on field and storage inspection findings
• Sample handling and documentation
• Recommend corrective actions and follow up on their implementation with production teams.
• Support quality assurance and testing activities
• Escalate critical quality issues that may affect seed performance or compliance.
• Collaboration with sample-related personnel
• Propose and implement improvements in inspection and sampling processes.
• Coordinate directly with field and laboratory teams to ensure quality standards are met.

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:

• 1+ Year of inspection and sampling experience or in a related field
• Strong Stakeholder Management (Collaborate with stakeholders and laboratory staff)
• Basic agronomic aspects on different crop seeds
• Knowledge on seed inspection and sampling procedures
• Understanding of seed certification systems
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Basic Knowledge of G-suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Etc..)
• Bachelor's degree in Seed science, Agriculture, Agroforestry, and related fields
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Eligibility

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

• Seed inspection
• Seed sampling
• Authorize or reject seed lots for further testing based on field and storage inspection findings
• Sample handling and documentation
• Recommend corrective actions and follow up on their implementation with production teams.
• Support quality assurance and testing activities
• Escalate critical quality issues that may affect seed performance or compliance.
• Collaboration with sample-related personnel
• Propose and implement improvements in inspection and sampling processes.
• Coordinate directly with field and laboratory teams to ensure quality standards are met.

• Strong Stakeholder Management
• Basic agronomic aspects on different crop seeds
• Knowledge on seed inspection and sampling procedures
• Understanding of seed certification systems
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Basic Knowledge of G-suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Etc..)
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda

• 1+ Year of inspection and sampling experience or in a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Seed science, Agriculture, Agroforestry, and related fields