About the Role

As a member of the Scale Innovations Team, you will provide vital support by driving innovation. You will get to own a product trial from design to evaluation while supporting Project Specialists across diverse SIN initiatives. This is a high-impact role for leaders ready to execute and scale new solutions.

Responsibilities

Support Trial Implementation & Field Operations

• Assist in the execution of scale innovation trials and pilot activities in the field.
• Support trial leads in coordinating activities with field teams, farmers, and other stakeholders.
• Help ensure timely delivery of products and services to participating farmers.

Support Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Assist in tracking trial performance indicators and monitoring product adoption, quality, and participant engagement.
• Conduct surveys, interviews, and field follow-ups to gather feedback from farmers and partners.
• Support data collection and reporting to inform trial performance and decision-making.

Contribute to Training Materials & Research Activities

• Support the preparation of training materials, farmer lists, surveys, and other trial-related tools.
• Assist with farmer trainings, focus group discussions, needs assessments, and product testing activities.
• Help organize and distribute materials required for successful trial implementation.

Maintain Trial Data & Reporting

• Update trial tracking systems and ensure accurate recording of field activities and key performance indicators.
• Compile field observations, lessons learned, and operational updates into weekly reports.
• Support data quality checks and documentation of trial outcomes.

Learn, Collaborate & Support Innovation

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative products and services.
• Contribute ideas and observations from field activities to improve future trials and farmer experiences.
• Build practical experience in agricultural research, product innovation, and field operations.

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 Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of crop production, livestock production, or agricultural extension practices.
• Strong interest in agricultural innovation, research, and farmer-focused development programs.
• Attention to detail when recording data, tracking activities, and preparing reports.
• Basic proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and digital data collection tools.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in rural field environments.
• Proficiency in both Kinyarwanda and English.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

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 execution of scale innovation trials and pilot activities in the field.
• Support trial leads in coordinating activities with field teams, farmers, and other stakeholders.
• Help ensure timely delivery of products and services to participating farmers.
• Assist in tracking trial performance indicators and monitoring product adoption, quality, and participant engagement.
• Conduct surveys, interviews, and field follow-ups to gather feedback from farmers and partners.
• Support data collection and reporting to inform trial performance and decision-making.
• Support the preparation of training materials, farmer lists, surveys, and other trial-related tools.
• Assist with farmer trainings, focus group discussions, needs assessments, and product testing activities.
• Help organize and distribute materials required for successful trial implementation.
• Update trial tracking systems and ensure accurate recording of field activities and key performance indicators.
• Compile field observations, lessons learned, and operational updates into weekly reports.
• Support data quality checks and documentation of trial outcomes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative products and services.
• Contribute ideas and observations from field activities to improve future trials and farmer experiences.
• Build practical experience in agricultural research, product innovation, and field operations.

• Basic understanding of crop production, livestock production, or agricultural extension practices.
• Strong interest in agricultural innovation, research, and farmer-focused development programs.
• Attention to detail when recording data, tracking activities, and preparing reports.
• Basic proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and digital data collection tools.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in rural field environments.
• Proficiency in both Kinyarwanda and English.

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of crop production, livestock production, or agricultural extension practices.
• Strong interest in agricultural innovation, research, and farmer-focused development programs.
• Attention to detail when recording data, tracking activities, and preparing reports.
• Basic proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and digital data collection tools.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in rural field environments.
• Proficiency in both Kinyarwanda and English.