3 Job Positions at Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA): (Deadline 4 January 2023)

3 Job Positions at Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA): (Deadline 4 January 2023)

Administrative Officer – Faculty and Institutional Development at Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA): (Deadline 4 January 2023)

Administrative Officer – Faculty and Institutional Development   

The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA will engage in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities emphasizing practical hands-on skills, Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

In an experiential learning environment, students will develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA will gain experience in the six Enterprises that include, Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable and Fruit Crops, Irrigation and Mechanization, and Food Processing. All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts, or take on positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.

DESCRIPTION

The Administrative Associate supports faculty and Institution Development efforts, with a primary focus on facilitating impactful teaching and learning and engaging stakeholder interactions with the Institute.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Desk location in Muduha Office to support faculty and facilitate interaction with students and office organization
• Manage information flow from/to faculty and Institutional Development staff in a timely manner
• Assist faculty with procurement
• Ensure that expenses related to faculty procurement are properly tracked and budgeted
• Coordinate faculty travel and accommodation arrangements
• Ensure that stock of office supplies in Muduha is maintained
• Assist in planning and facilitation of educational events for students, on and off campus, such as Round Tables, Panels, field trips, in collaboration with faculty and Institutional Development staff
• Assist Institutional Development and the Events Coordinator in planning and organizing events on campus, including provision of protocol to guest speakers
• Represent RICA at community engagement meetings
• Work with HR staff in onboarding new academic staff
• Set up for and take minutes at faculty meetings; send minutes to VC for review prior to distribution to faculty
• Provide general academic support to faculty: exam proctoring, proof-reading documents, course preparation such as copying
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Research and

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA degree in agriculture, communications, or affiliated
• Strong experience with office technology – hardware and software, especially MS Office
• Strong communication skills (phone, email and in-person) with advanced written and spoken English.
• Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to think proactively and prioritize work; ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Strategic thinking

 BENEFITS OF JOINING THE RICA TEAM

Staff at RICA are part of creating something unique in the world. While working with world-class educators and researchers, you will transform agriculture in Rwanda and East Africa for a conservation- minded and food-secure future. RICA staff also receive a salary commensurate with the applicant’s background, and a relocation allowance for international faculty.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following documents in English

• Cover Letter summarizing intent and suitability for the
• A resume or CV.
• Official degree certificate for highest degree
• List of recommenders with contact

Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate as one PDF file before you upload.

Application Link

https://rica.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Review of applications will begin January 04^th, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Website: https://www.rica.rw/

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Director of Infrastructure at Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA): (Deadline 4 January 2023)

Director of Infrastructure

 The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA will engage in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities emphasizing practical hands-on skills, Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

In an experiential learning environment, students will develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA will gain experience in the six Enterprises that include, Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable and Fruit Crops, Irrigation and Mechanization, and Food Processing. All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts, or take on positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.

 DESCRIPTION 

We are seeking an Infrastructure Director to oversee the operations & maintenance of our campus infrastructure systems (power, water, ICT, buildings, grounds). This director will also contribute to the technical oversight of the ongoing construction project when required – and interface with the Construction Management team, bringing in expertise when relevant from the infrastructure team. The Infrastructure Director will report to the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Operations whilst working closely across to the Construction Director to ensure that infrastructure expertise inform the construction oversight.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the operations & maintenance of the campus infrastructure systems, including our power & electrical distribution systems; water and waste-water treatment systems; ICT and audio-visual systems; buildings repair/maintenance and grounds maintenance.
• Develop, improve and implement effective maintenance programs with each specialist infrastructure lead to minimize downtime and operational cost.
• Oversee third-party vendors responsible for equipment maintenance contracts.
• Provide budget and procurement oversight on the specialist infrastructure leads to ensure OPEX remains under-budget. This includes ensuring procurement is conducted on a monthly/quarterly basis, reducing last-minute orders & undue burden on the procurement department.
• Provide technical oversight on the construction project of new infrastructure and buildings when required as support to the construction management team.
• Serve as the interface between the infrastructure team and the construction management team to ensure that the construction management team can receive specialist/technical support whilst also fulfilling their operations/maintenance roles.

• Support the roll-out of new applications, set up new user accounts and profiles and deal with password issues, respond within agreed time limits to call-outs.
• Rapidly establish a good working relationship with staff/students.
• Act as technical support to students regarding their computer needs on campus.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (civil, electrical, or equivalent).
• Experience in infrastructure maintenance and operations for a large scale commercial organization.
• Problem solving skills, critical thinking, management capacity, and decision-making ability.
• Have a client-facing background, able to interface with contractors and condense technical issues into actionable language.
• Administratively very strong and able to organize large volumes of emails (concern notices, snag lists, etc.).

 HOW TO APPLY

• Fill the information required, upload and submit the documents in English to the link provided below.

Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate as one PDF file before you upload.

 Application Link

https://rica.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Application review will begin January 04^th, 2023 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified.

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Senior Executive Coordinator for Administration and Operations at Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA): (Deadline 4 January 2023)

Senior Executive Coordinator for Administration and Operations

The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA will engage in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities emphasizing practical hands-on skills, Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

In an experiential learning environment, students will develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA will gain experience in the six Enterprises that include, Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable and Fruit Crops, Irrigation and Mechanization, and Food Processing. All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts, or take on positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Executive Coordinator for Administration and Operations will serve as the point of contact among executives, stakeholders, and other external partners, increase brand awareness, and be a partner in advancing RICA’s mission to develop future innovators in agriculture. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Administration and Operations.

The Senior Executive Coordinator for Administration and operation’s duties and responsibilities include providing administrative support to RICA Senior Leadership to ensure efficient operation of the office of the Vice Chancellor of Administration and Operations.

The Senior Executive Coordinator for Administration and Operations will also provide primary administrative support for Director of Human Resource through a variety of tasks provided below related to organization and communication; he\she will be responsible for confidential and time sensitive material and is expected to adhere to RICA’s concepts, practices, policies and procedures. Additionally, the individual will work closely with RICA staff to maintain strong internal and external communication and other key relationships for RICA.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the Vice Chancellor’s ability to effectively lead the organization including.
• Assisting with special projects; professionally managing complex institutional and external relationships.
• Maintaining an appropriate level of office communication (maximizing communication when needed and maintaining confidentiality as required).
• Monitoring institutional progress towards completion of priority projects.
• Assisting the Vice Chancellor’s office with focusing on the completion of priority institutional responsibilities.
• Designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations.
• Collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties.
• Composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements; and completing expense and mileage reports.
• Act as a liaison and provide support to the Executive team. Arrange and handle all logistics for meetings and events: schedule meetings; draft agendas; develop, compile, and distribute presentation materials; and record meeting minutes on behalf of the Vice chancellor.
• Work closely with the Vice Chancellors to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Serve as a monitor creating a win-win situations for direct access to the Vice Chancellor’s time and office. Conserve the Vice chancellor’s time by reading, researching, collecting and analyzing information as needed, in advance.
• When needed, Coordinate Executive Team meetings and retreats and assist with other meetings and events as needed.
• Provide calendar management for the Vice Chancellor. Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
• Provide “gatekeeper” and “gateway” role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the Vice Chancellor and team, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with the team. Complete projects by assigning work to appropriate staff on behalf of the Vice Chancellor.
• Represent the College and the Office of the Vice Chancellor in a positive light through great follow-through skills and sound judgment. Welcome all guests by greeting them in a professional manner, in person or on the phone; answering or directing inquiries.
• Provide leadership to ensure the information on the college website updated and complete, including events calendar, policies and procedures, and committee minutes and agendas.

• Provide support as needed in the Human Resources office, including backup support for:
• The Human Resources Information System (HRIS) basic features.
• Updating compliance Human Resources (HR) trackers.
• Updating organizational charts.
• Filing and following up on staff documents compliance on HRIS.
• Sharing and following up on Human Resources electronic forms.
• Support the employee engagement activities logistics and records.
• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Supporting the offboarding process.
• Support staff travel related logistics.
• Support international staff work permit process and renewal.
• Provide support on other duties as needed to support the business office, facilities, construction, and other priority institutional needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in business management, project management or other related fields
• Experience in administration and operations for a large scale commercial organization.
• Problem solving skills, critical thinking, management capacity, and decision-making ability.
• Have a client-facing background, able to interface with contractors and condense technical issues into actionable language.
• Administratively very strong and able to organize large volumes of emails (concern notices, snag lists, etc.).
• Ability to communicate proficiently in both English and French is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following documents in English

• Cover Letter summarizing intent and suitability for the
• A resume or CV.
• Official degree certificate for highest degree
• List of recommenders with contact

Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate as one PDF file before you upload.

Application Link

https://rica.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Review of applications will begin January 04^th , 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Website: https://www.rica.rw/

CLICK HERE TO APPLY