7 Job Positions of Agronomists at SPF Joint Ventures (SPF-Ikigega): (Deadline 29 January 2022)
SPF Joint Ventures Professional internship
Company Profile
SPF JOINT VENTURES (SPF-IKIGEGA) is a limited company created in 2016 by Potato farmer’s trough the Support of MINAGRI severe shortage of potato quality seeds which remains a major challenge in potato production in Rwanda and in the region.
The company is now building the seed potato value chain – upwards: (i) on one side the company is organizing seed multipliers in their production categories and link them to RAB; (ii) the company is contracting with potato seed multipliers to buy all categories of seeds. –Downwards: the company is selling quality potato seeds to farmers’ organizations, individuals’ farmers, NGOs, Districts, and so on.
Required standards in the process of quality seed production. This has a direct negative Consequence on the productivity. SPF – IKIGEGA intends to stand as a leading company in potato seed business by addressing the issue of producing, collecting, storing, and selling quality potato seeds in Rwanda and neighboring countries.
Mission:
Our mission is to ensure stable availability and accessibility of quality potato seeds in Rwanda and neighboring countries.
Vision:
The vision of SPF-IKIGEGA is: “To become a Professional Seed Trader by Working and Serving Local Communities”.
Professional internship:
We are looking to recruit young fresh graduate university in the field of Agriculture especially in seed potato production and commercialization(Agronomists).
Location
|
District |
AGRONOMIST |
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Rubavu |
Agronomist 1 |
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Karongi |
Agronomist 1 |
|
Rutsiro |
Agronomist1 |
|
Musanze |
Agronomist 1 |
|
Burera |
Agronomist 2 |
|
Nyaruguru |
Agronomist 1 |
|
Nyamagabe |
Agronomist 1 |
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coaching and mentoring potato seed producers and potatoes growers on the best practices acquired during training;
- Coordinate and establish links with SPF-Ikigega and other stakeholders.
- Transfer new technologies to the potato seed producers and potatoes growers and get their problems back;
- Help potatoes growers in selection of improved seed varieties and proper agriculture;
- Help potatoes seed producers and potatoes growers in farm management to have increased
- Help seeds producers in pre-audit of seed activities before RICA inspection;
- Mapping of land to be cultivated by seed multipliers and big farmers before starting
- Train potato seed producers and potatoes growers on seed production , marketing system and post-harvest operation;
- Help potato seed producers and potatoes growers to make good decision by communication
- Identify and disseminate climate smarts agricultures practices (Climate resilient);
- Elaboration and submission of weekly and monthly action plan;
- Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly report;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required skills are following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science and Rural development.
- Ability to use of Microsoft office
- Excellent interpersonal skills and Ability to work as part of team,
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment;
- Good communication skills;
- Can work independently;
Interested Applicants Fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their application documents including Curriculum Vitae, Motivation Letter max one page, and copy of Degree at seedpotatofund@gmail.com not later than 29th January 2022. The only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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