Job description
– Be responsible for all agricultural production activities and the formulation as well as implementation of policies and strategies
– Ensure increased access and availability of safe, diverse, nutritious food within the sector
– Lead the implementation of all programs related to crop production.
– Work in liaison with the Smart Agriculture Specialist and Environmental and Climate Change Specialist to provide advice on what crops are most suited to the local context and the most resilient to climate change.
– Provide support in the development of the farmer trainings to ensure that proper crop management practices are included in the trainings
– Provide support in integrating and promoting agro-ecological interventions in ongoing projects and contribute to project/program design efforts
– Provide support in the dissemination of climate change information to the target beneficiaries
– Strengthen the capacity of farmer field schools, farmer groups and cooperatives.
– Address priorities for the integration of nutrition into agriculture and value-chain activities.
– Provide technical assistance and monitoring for nutrition-sensitive agricultural activities and services where and as appropriate; and coordinate with relevant staff in the districts as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Horticulture
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Policy Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Agriculture Policy Management
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Crop Biotechnology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Biotechnology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Policy and Development
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Agriculture Policy and Development
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Food Security and Nutrition
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Security and Nutrition
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Crop Production
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Knowledge and Understanding of Food Security, Nutrition and Agriculture Policies, strategies and programs in the context of development agenda
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Knowledge in the design and implementation of appropriate and resilience programs such as effective safety nets and crop insurance.
