Job description
– Coordinate the planning, resources mobilization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting of the Unit and Sectors on matters related to Agriculture and Natural Resources and instill the practice of knowledge management;
– Coordinate the development and oversee the implementation of actionable strategies or plans meant to localize national policies and the District Council’s decisions pertaining to agriculture, livestock and natural resources;
– Coordinate campaigns meant to raise local population awareness on the use and importance of modern techniques of agriculture, livestock and natural resource management;
– Coordinate the supervision of activities of animal and plants control diseases organized at the Sector level and facilitate access of local farmers products to the market;
– Serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee and advise the institution on matters pertaining to agriculture, livestock and natural resources management.
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s in Rural Development
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Development
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Economics
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economics
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Agriculture
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Forestry
Experience: 1
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Organization skills
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Knowledge of Rwanda’s Agriculture Sector Policies and strategies
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Communication skills
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Time management skills
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Computer Skills
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Complex Problem Solving Skills
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Organizational Skills
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High analytical Skills
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Team working Skills
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Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an advantage
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In-depth understanding and knowledge of the Rwandan and regional context for agribusiness development
