Job Title: Project Officer-AIDI-GLR Project
Department: Programming/ Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative-Great Lakes Region (AID-GLR)
Band: 7
Reports To: Program Manager I-AIDI-GLR Project
Country/Location: Rwanda (Kigali) with Field Trips 50%
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Recently, CRS completed the implementation of a first phase of the AID-IGLR project (Great Lakes Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative) aiming i) To equitably increase the availability and accessibility of proven agricultural and nutritional practices and technologies to farming households; and ii) To increase the use and adoption of good agricultural and nutritional practices and technologies to enhance productivity and consumption of nutritious food products equitably among farming households.
Building on achievements of the previous phase, CRS is carrying out the second phase of the AID-IGLR project,
continuing its efforts to promote the adoption and utilization of nutrient-rich crops through capacity building, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), and communication efforts.
Job Summary:
As a member of the AID-IGLR project, the project officer will be responsible of all agricultural extension services related to the promotion of new agricultural technologies promoted to the farmers, aiming at increasing agricultural production at farmer level. The project officer will monitor project activities and will collaborate with other CRS agriculture and nutrition technical staff with the local Government and community extensionists to ensure adoption of new agricultural technologies.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications
Required Languages –
Fluency in English (written and spoken) and Kinyarwanda. French is a plus.
Travel – The position is based in Kigali with frequent travel to Burera, Rulindo, Ngororero, Musanze, Nyabihu, Rubavu, Rutsiro, Karongi, Nyamasheke, Rusizi, Kayonza, Ngoma and Rwamagana Districts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Project Manager and other CRS project staff, Head of Programming, CRS finance and, and operation staff.
External: AID-GLR Management, Technical Personnel from Districts, Relevant District-Level Teams such as those from Agriculture and Health units, Community Volunteer Networks across districts, and other pertinent stakeholders.
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women and young people to apply. We offer gender friendly recruitment and employment conditions.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the attached application form, Self -Declaration Clause and submit them together with one page Cover letter plus updated CV (maximum three pages) all in/as one document – via email only to: RW_HR@crs.org not later than Monday May 20th, 2024, at 5:00pm.
Please, include below statement in your cover letter:
“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.”
Also include your full names and title “Project Officer @ Band 7” in the subject line. Due to anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Kigali May 07th, 2024.
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