Project Agricultural Officer
Better World is a Community-Focused International Non government organization implementing development programs in Rwamagana, Rwanda. Our interventions are currently reaching more than 10,000 people in 3 Sectors.
Better World Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the role of Project Agricultural Officer.
- Purpose of the position:
This position is seen as key staff in the office and field-works responsible for ensuring coordinating, planning, monitoring, and budgeting processes for the AEWEE PROJECT ( Agricultural Value-Chain Enhancement for Women Economic Empowerment in Rwanda) sponsored by KOICA which is a Korean International Cooperation Agency.
- Job Description
Job Title: Agricultural Officer
Dept/Program/Service: AEWEE PROJECT (Agricultural Value Chain Enhancement for Women Economic Empowerment in Rwanda)
Reports to: Project Manager and Country Director
Usual office base: Rwamagana District
Job purpose: coordination of the day-to-day agricultural activities of the AEWEE PROJECT
Roles and responsibilities:
- Collaborate with project staff to ensure effective coordination of project activities with other aspects of the project through different Components/ approaches planned to be implemented.
- Conduct field monitoring activities to assess all aspects of the project.
- Supervise various training sessions planned in the project for beneficiaries and compile comprehensive reports.
- Train farmers through Farmer Field School [FFS]
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to farmers’ groups in forming cooperatives.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies and campaigns to promote agricultural products offered by cooperatives.
- Maintain and regularly update essential files and reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual, and for each activity) for the implemented project.
- Making agricultural activities plans to meet the agricultural seasons on time.
- Linking the farmers to the potential markets
- Take notes and prepare agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions for internal/external meetings.
- Support technical establishment/installation of Saving Groups
- Train the project beneficiaries on the VSLA methodology, principles, and procedures
- Facilitate the VSLA members in using digitalization in their savings activities.
- Track project performance by using the Kobo Collect tool.
- Collect data regularly and analyze it to measure achievement against the performance indicators and track areas for improvement.
- Work effectively with project team members toward mutual continued development and provide feedback to each other on project work undertaken.
- Represent the Project Manager and team in various forums where necessary.
- Take notes and prepare agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions for internal/external meetings
- Take up any other responsibilities assigned by the Project Manager and Country Director
Basic Qualifications, Education, and Experience
- Holder of a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or Agribusiness.
- Any professional qualification in program management and/or Development.
- At least 4 years of experience working in the Development agencies and/or INGO’s office for local development projects.
- Experience with the KOICA Project in any INGO in Rwanda.
- Experience working with local government authorities and the community.
- Experience in establishing strong working relationships with colleagues within and from different organizations and cultures, especially, Korean.
- Having worked with saving and lending groups, farmers groups, and or cooperatives of farmers is an added value.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
- Proficiency in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. MS Offices, KOBO, SAVE, and any other programs for office work.
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda
- Ability to liaise with line manager to ensure the effective management of workload.
- Ability to prioritize workload and deal with multiple requests and work activities at any given time.
- How to apply
Interested candidates should send an application letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees to info.betterworldrwanda@gmail.com
The deadline: 22nd April 2024
Country Director of Better World Rwanda
Kim Jeong Ryeol
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