VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
SMALL ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
ABOUT FH
FH Association (Food for the Hungry) is an International Christian, Relief and Development organization with a vision “All forms of Poverty ended worldwide” and a mission; “Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty”.
We are seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan National for the “Small Enterprises Development Specialist” position to support the implementation of a Project in Refugee camps and neighboring host communities. The position holder shall be based in Kigali Office with frequent travels to Mahama, Nyabiheke, Kiziba, Gihembe, and Kigeme Refugee Camps.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Small Enterprise Development Specialist is responsible for overseeing all income generating enterprises and vocational training by conducting market diagnosis, identify constraints, design and facilitate development opportunities for market systems aiming at the start-up and growth of small enterprises in the project areas.
MAIN KEY RESULTS
Market Assessments
Value chain development
Project implementation and training
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
- University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and other related fields.
- Minimum 5 years’ direct experience in small enterprise development;
- Experience in marketing, business development, and access to finance;
- Experience working with Private sector development;
OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs expressed in The Heartbeat.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute positively to the development of that team.
- Experience and willingness to work in a refugee camp
- Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
- Experience using MS Office packages, social media platforms like Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet for online purposes
- Solid communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work creatively and adapt to changes within the team, location or programs
- Excellent writing and editing skills – proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should fill in the Job Application Form and attach their cover letter and updated CV/Resume with three professional referees (including email address and day telephone contacts), not later than 12th March 2021 using the following link: http://41.216.97.161/fhrwjobs
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- If any issues are experienced, please contact us separately at rwanda@fh.org
- The filling of this position is subject to Contingency Fund
FH Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment Done at
Kigali on 4th March 2021
