Job Advert – Program Officer Agribusiness -Enterprise Development
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Job Title: Program Officer Agribusiness -Enterprise Development (01) Position
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Job Grade: KT4
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Unit of Service: Kilimo Trust Rwanda Office
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Reports To: Country Team Leader – Rwanda
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Duty Station: Rwanda
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Employment Category: Contract
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Purpose of the Job
- To provide technical guidance and oversight on the development of agribusiness enterprises.
- To design, implement, and manage initiatives aimed at fostering the growth and sustainability of agribusiness enterprises.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including farmers, government agencies, and industry partners, to drive innovation and enhance the overall agribusiness ecosystem.
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Responsibilities:
Enterprise Development:
- Identify and assess opportunities for agribusiness enterprise development.
- Promote the establishment of micro and small-scale businesses with potential to create employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, mostly for youth and women.
- Support Enterprises to design bankable business plans, ensuring viability and sustainability.
- Foster equitable integration of supported Agro-enterprises into market-oriented systems.
- Support entrepreneurs in the design and implementation of tailored growth plans/strategies for their enterprises.
- Support future entrepreneurs in identifying digital solutions to improve the SME service quality.
- Connect enterprises with relevant support services, including access to finance and networking opportunities.
- Support preparation of trade fairs, exhibitions, and learning events for supported agribusinesses.
- Provide practical guide to compliance for supported Agro-enterprises.
Value Chain Enhancement:
- Analyze and optimize agribusiness value chains to improve efficiency and increase profitability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Agro Enterprises, Government Agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
Capacity Building:
- Provide training and capacity-building programs for agribusiness stakeholders including Youth and Women.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to enhance the skills and capabilities of enterprise teams.
- Develop Programs on how to support SME development through business support services, business incubators, and other innovative approaches.
- Lead preparation of relevant manuals and tools.
Market Analysis:
- Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the agribusiness sector.
- Develop strategies to position agribusiness enterprises competitively in the market.
- Identify and create opportunities for farmers to access markets and increase their income.
- Establish and strengthen linkages between farmers, processors, and other actors in the value chain.
Partnership Development:
- Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and industry partners to create synergies and support agribusiness development initiatives.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at various levels.
- Facilitate collaboration and partnerships to strengthen the agribusiness value chain.
- Maintain updated database of created/supported agribusinesses and startups.
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Educational Qualifications and Experience Required
- Master of Science Degree in Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, Business studies, Economics, Agriculture, Food Science, or relevant qualification.
- At least four (4) years of relevant experience in business viability analysis, business planning, coaching, mentorship, or startups support.
- Demonstrated experience in nurturing of new enterprises.
- Understanding of standards and quality management systems is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of business development tools.
- Proven experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining quality of deliverables within deadlines.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
- Ability to take on assignments that require travel to field locations.
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How to Apply
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If you are the right candidate, please send your application letter plus the following:
- An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above).
- The names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number of each of them.
- Copies of Academic Certificate and Transcripts for O’ level, A’ level – where applicable, Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate qualification
- The names and contacts of your immediate supervisor(s) in the current job and two of your immediate previous jobs.
- Your daytime contact telephone number; and
- A statement and proof of current remuneration package
Please submit your application documents electronically to recruitment@kilimotrust.org
Address all applications to The Human Resource & Administration Manager, Kilimo Trust.
Deadline for application: 14th December 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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