8 Job Positions at The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB): (Deadline 27 October 2023)

8 Job Positions at The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB): (Deadline 27 October 2023)

Director of Administration and Finance at The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB): (Deadline 27 October 2023)

Republic of Rwanda

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXPORT DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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NAEB VACANT POSITIONS FOR RECRUITMENT

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following position.

Post: Director of Administration and Finance (Re-advertised)

Job Profile

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of five years of experience or
• Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting with three-year experience.
• Part qualified professional Accounting like ACCA Or CPA

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of Chief Finance Officer NAEB, the Director of Administration and Finance will perform the following duties & Responsibilities:

• Planning, coordination and provision of support services (Finance, human resource, logistics and administration) to other Intuitional operating units; Thus;
• Design and implement the institutional internal rules and regulations, policies, administration and finance procedure manuals and ensure they are up to date and suitable for use by all staff;
• Establish stringent expenditure control procedures ensuring proper authorization of payments and making sure expenditures are fully supported;
• Directs finance, logistics and administration on planning, coordination and provision of support services;
• Directs staff in the preparation and monitoring of departmental budget, determination of appropriate level of services and rates, development of performance measures, analysis of services provided to ensure cost efficiency and adequate levels of service;
• Performs cost control activities and monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control;
• Prepares annual budget and assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time;
• Ensure all payments are adequately supported with relevant documents before authorization
• Ensure financial reporting requirements and compliance with tax laws are adhered to;
• Responsible for efficient utilization of the Divisions resources (human and financial) to achieve optimal outputs as per performance Targets;
• Ensure that individual performance targets are set and aligned to organizational goals; and employees are appraised on regular basis.

Key Competences

• Plan, organize, delegate, and prioritize work;
• Develop, interpret, and apply policy;
• Establish, modify, and adjust broad goals and priorities;
• Provide clear and effective direction to staff.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, policies and standards;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

HOW TO APPLY

The Job Title should be the subject of the email. The motivation letter of interested candidates  accompanied by detailed CV with at least three referees, Photocopy of degree, certificates of related job requirements and national identity card should be submitted to NAEB E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw and copy to elisa.mupenzi@naeb.gov.rw not later than Friday 27th October 2023 at 3:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.

NDIKUMANA André

Chief Finance Officer

 

 

Horticulture Specialist at The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB): (Deadline 27 October 2023)

Republic of Rwanda

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXPORT DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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NAEB VACANT POSITIONS FOR RECRUITMENT

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following position under PSAC Project.

Post: Horticulture Specialist (1)

Job Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field (agronomy, Horticulture, crop science, agriculture, agribusiness, rural development, project management with agriculture background;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar job preferably in the Agribusiness value chains related projects or businesses preferably in horticulture sector;

 Or

• Master’s degree in the relevant field (agronomy, Horticulture, crop science, agriculture, agribusiness, rural development, project management with agriculture background;
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar job preferably in the Agribusiness value chains related projects or businesses preferably in horticulture sector;
• An understanding and experience in the use and dissemination of productivity enhancing technologies in agriculture value chains
• Familiarity with the horticulture crops production and trade policies, programmes and systems is desirable.
• Proven experience working with the private sector to build and sustain mutually beneficial market linkages, preferably experience working for the private sector.

Job Description

Under direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the Horticulture Specialist will perform the specific duties which are as follows:

He/she will have responsibility of coordinating all activities related to the Horticulture VC development and provide technical and institutional support to its implementation. S/he will:

• Participate in the participatory preparation of the component Annual Work plan and Budget (AWPB);
• Provide technical support to project partners in horticulture development, market analysis and capacity building to establish strong organizational structures and effective marketing systems;
• Ensure project targeting strategy is properly implemented in horticulture VC interventions;
• Provide support to cooperatives and groups with regard to market orientation;
• Support to the establishment and functioning of public private producer partnerships (4Ps);
• Ensure timely availability of quality and affordable inputs (seedlings, fertilizer etc.)  to farmers;
• Documenting success stories, best practices, innovative models emerging out of project value chain interventions and disseminating them at various forums as relevant.
• Facilitate development of innovations to transform smallholder production and marketing into sustainable and resilient profitable enterprises;
• Facilitate empowerment of key actors in the horticulture value chain to operate efficiently and profitably;
• Facilitate systems for the generation and dissemination of market information;
• Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of producer and trader associations to increase their bargaining power in the input-output market continuum;
• Facilitate the establishment and functioning of Value Chain Coordination Platforms;
• Facilitate the provision of financial, input supply and other business services to value chain actors;
• Participate in developing and operating the Project M&E activities and the project learning system (MIS).
• Prepare regular progress reports, and other reports as required.

Key Competences

• Demonstrated skills in productivity enhancement, post-harvest management, value addition, grading and quality standards;
• Demonstrated ability to work with different public and private stakeholders and coordinate the work of different partners;
• Strong coordination, networking and relationship building skills;
• Excellent communication, presentation, writing and negotiation skills;
• Organized, punctual and attention to detail oriented;
• A team player and have ability to work in team setting, taking initiatives and performing multiple tasks;
• Organized, punctual and detail oriented;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Able to travel to project sites.

HOW TO APPLY

The Job Title should be the subject of the email. The motivation letter of interested candidates  accompanied by detailed CV with at least three referees, Photocopy of degree, certificates of related job requirements and national identity card should be submitted to NAEB E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw and copy to elisa.mupenzi@naeb.gov.rw not later than Friday 27th October 2023 at 3:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.

NDIKUMANA André

Chief Finance Officer

 

 

Coffee Specialist at The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB): (Deadline 27 October 2023)

Republic of Rwanda

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXPORT DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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NAEB VACANT POSITIONS FOR RECRUITMENT

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following position under PSAC Project.

Post: Coffee Specialist (1)

Job Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field (agronomy, crop science, agriculture, agribusiness, rural development, project management with agriculture background;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar job preferably in the management of Agribusiness related value chains or businesses preferably in coffee sector; agribusiness research, value chain development and agribusiness-oriented approach for economic development;

 or

• Master’s degree in the relevant field (agronomy, crop science, agriculture, agribusiness, rural development, project management with agriculture background;
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar job preferably in the management of Agribusiness related value chains or businesses preferably in coffee sector; agribusiness research, value chain development and agribusiness-oriented approach for economic development;
• An understanding and experience in the use and dissemination of productivity enhancing technologies in agriculture value chains
• Familiarity with the coffee production and trade policies, programmes and systems is desirable.

Job Description

Under direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the Coffee Specialist will perform the specific duties which are as follows:

He/she will have the responsibility of coordinating all activities related to the Coffee VC and provide technical and institutional support to its implementation as follows:

• Guide and participate in the preparation of the coffee interventions Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB);
• Provide technical support to project partners in coffee development, market analysis and capacity building to establish strong organisational structures and effective marketing systems;
• Ensure project targeting strategy is properly implemented in Coffee VC interventions.
• Provide support to coffee cooperatives and groups with regard to market orientation;
• Support establishment and functioning of public private producer partnerships (4 Ps);
• Ensure timely availability of quality and affordable inputs (seedling, fertilizer etc.) to farmers;
• Documenting success stories, best practices, innovative models emerging out of coffee value chain interventions and disseminating them at various forums as relevant.
• Facilitate development of innovations to transform smallholder production and marketing into sustainable and resilient profitable enterprises;
• Facilitate empowerment of key actors in the coffee value chain to operate efficiently and profitably;
• Facilitate systems for the generation and dissemination of market information;
• Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of producer and trade associations to increase their bargaining power in the input-output market continuum;
• Facilitate the establishment and functioning of coffee Coordination Platforms;
• Facilitate the provision of financial services, input supply and other business services to coffee actors;
• Participate in developing and operating the Project M&E activities and the project learning system (PLS).
• Prepare regular progress reports, and other reports as required

Key Competences

• Capacity in conducting value chain assessments and determining appropriate interventions to enhance agricultural productivity and market access for farmers;
• Demonstrated skills in productivity enhancement, post-harvest management, value addition, grading and quality standards;
• Demonstrated ability to work with different public and private stakeholders and coordinate the work of different partners;
• Strong coordination, networking and relationship building skills;
• Excellent communication, presentation, writing and negotiation skills;
• Organized, punctual and attention to detail oriented;
• A team player and have ability to work in team setting, taking initiatives and performing multiple tasks;
• Organized, punctual and detail oriented;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Able to travel to project sites.

HOW TO APPLY

The Job Title should be the subject of the email. The motivation letter of interested candidates  accompanied by detailed CV with at least three referees, Photocopy of degree, certificates of related job requirements and national identity card should be submitted to NAEB E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw and copy to elisa.mupenzi@naeb.gov.rw not later than Friday 27th October 2023 at 3:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.

NDIKUMANA André

Chief Finance Officer

 

 

Access to Finance Specialist at The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB): (Deadline 27 October 2023)

Republic of Rwanda

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXPORT DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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NAEB VACANT POSITIONS FOR RECRUITMENT

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following position under PSAC Project.

Post: Access to Finance Specialist (1)

Job Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business administration, management, Micro-finance, Banking, Rural Economics, Development Economics, Rural Management economy, agricultural economics, agribusiness.
• A minimum of five (5) years working experience in financial institutions or financial inclusion interventions in rural banking/rural finance development.
• The candidate should have adequate understanding of the financial sector /enterprise/rural financing and should have experience of handling such rural finance projects.
• Candidate with master’s degree in the above fields with the knowledge of rural banking/rural finance development are also encouraged.

or

• Master’s degree holder candidates should have a minimum of three (3) years working experience in financial institutions or financial inclusion interventions
• The candidate should have adequate understanding of the financial sector /enterprise/rural financing and should have experience of handling such rural finance projects.

Job Description

Under direct supervision of the Chief Finance Officer with the daily supervision of the SPIU Coordinator, the Access to Finance Specialist will perform the specific duties which are as follows:

The Access to Finance Specialist will provide inter alia support in the implementation of project activities that aims to increase access to financial services as follows:

• Guide the participatory preparation of the component Annual Work plan and Budget (AWPB);
• Negotiate agreements (and be the contract manager) with BRD Development Fund (BDF) for the performance-based grant facility and the guarantee facility and monitor their implementation;
• Supervise and monitor service providers hired to implement the component. This will include organizing the annual panel of clients to assess quality and pertinence of services provided;
• Regularly monitor the implementation of the access to finance interventions on their results against the set objectives and indicators of success.
• Manage partnership with financial service providers enhancing development of innovative financial services suitable for stakeholders in the Coffee, Tea and Horticulture VCs;
• project targeting strategy is properly implemented in Coffee VC interventions.
• Provide technical support to project partners in value chain development to ensure access to financial services;
• Participate in Component Steering Committees;
• Participate in developing and operating the Project M&E activities and the project learning system (PLS).
• Prepare regular progress reports, and other reports as required

Key Competences

• Excellent writing skills coupled with strong coordination, networking and relationship building skills;
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills;
• Organized, punctual and detail oriented;
• Ability to work in team setting, taking initiatives and performing multiple tasks;
• experience in banking/microfinance sector or in financial services projects or interventions;
• Proven experience in banking/microfinance sector or in financial services project or projects dealing with business development services oriented for rural economic development; development sector with hands on experience on financial inclusion/micro-finance.
• Proven experience working with the private finance sector;
• Fluent in English or French (reading, writing and speaking)
• knowledge of the second language (French or English). Fluent in Kinyarwanda;
• Proficient in use of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Able to travel to project sites.

HOW TO APPLY

The Job Title should be the subject of the email. The motivation letter of interested candidates  accompanied by detailed CV with at least three referees, Photocopy of degree, certificates of related job requirements and national identity card should be submitted to NAEB E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw and copy to elisa.mupenzi@naeb.gov.rw not later than Friday 27th October 2023 at 3:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.

NDIKUMANA André

Chief Finance Officer

 

Accountant at The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB): (Deadline 27 October 2023)

Republic of Rwanda

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXPORT DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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NAEB VACANT POSITIONS FOR RECRUITMENT

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following position under PSAC Project.

Post: Accountant (2)

Job Profile

• A Bachelor’s   degree in accounting or Finance from a recognized University,
• Should be part of ACCA or CPA
• Recognized professional accounting qualifications is an advantage;
• Practical experience of at least 5 years in a financial management unit and acquainted with accounting procedures in the public administration sector in or with internationally recognized financial institutions;
• experience with IFAD procedures and financial regulations would be an added advantage;
• A good knowledge of computer applications in accounting would be an added advantage;

Job Description

Under direct supervision of the Chief Finance Officer with the daily supervision of the SPIU Coordinator, the accountant will perform the specific duties which are as follows:

• Ensure all PSAC financial transactions are accurately approved and adequately supported according to IFAD and GOR Financial Management policies and for project and grant purpose in accordance with relevant PSAC financing agreement;
• Ensures invoices, cheque runs are processed in timely manner;
• Record all project and grant transaction into IFMIS accounting software in timely manner;
• Responsible to prepare month ends closing, petty cash and bank reconciliations;
• Monitor and track the use of project and grant assets, and report back to the chief accountants, the CFO and the coordinator of SPIU;
• Assist with the preparation of withdrawal application for replenishment/direct payment, etc;
• Assist with the preparation of the Interim unaudited financial report and other reports as required for the project and grant;
• Capture in the books and file all supporting documents of expenditures paid from the petty cash;
• Prepare all documents that are required for the payment of suppliers’ invoices duly approved by his supervisors;
• Take delivery of documents forwarded to the Accounting Department for payment;
• Monthly declaration of withholding tax deducted from suppliers’ invoices;
• Any other assignment or relevant duties in the field of his/her competences as may be assigned by his supervisors.
• Verification of supplier’s invoices for payment;
• Timely posting of all project accounting vouchers on the accounting software;
• Exercise proper custody of all posted vouchers and other accounting documents;
• Verification and checking of bank statements and accounting software printouts;
• Supervise and direct the accounting and logistical functions, to ensure efficiency;
• Preparation and submission of periodical financial reports on deadlines;
• Preparation of Withdrawal Applications;
• Regular spot check of petty cash fund and other reconciliation reports;
• Timely replenishment of operation account with project bank account;
• Authorization of payments vouchers;
• Acting on the position of the Chief Accountant in his absence;
• Facilitate financial audits and implementation support missions;
• Regular follow up of smooth functioning of the accounting software, and make contact with ICT staff and software suppliers;
• Submission of account printouts by components to the heads of components for analysis and comments;
• Give advice to management on accounting and administration matters;
• Liaise with bankers for bank matters;
• Any other relevant duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Chief Finance Officer.

Key Competences

• Adequate knowledge of basic accounting procedures and policies;
• Adequate knowledge in generating financial statements;
• Proficiency in accounting software;
• Good analytical financial skills;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Fluent in English and/or French

HOW TO APPLY

The Job Title should be the subject of the email. The motivation letter of interested candidates  accompanied by detailed CV with at least three referees, Photocopy of degree, certificates of related job requirements and national identity card should be submitted to NAEB E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw and copy to elisa.mupenzi@naeb.gov.rw not later than Friday 27th October 2023 at 3:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.

NDIKUMANA André

Chief Finance Officer

 

 

Procurement Officer at The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB): (Deadline 27 October 2023)

Republic of Rwanda

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXPORT DEVELOPMENT BOARD

JOB ADVERTISMENT

NAEB VACANT POSITIONS FOR RECRUITMENT

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following position under PSAC Project.

Post: Procurement Officer (1)

Job Profile

• Bachelors’ degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Public Finance, Economics, law, management, Accounting/ Finance
• A minimum of five (5) years of working experience in the above domain.
• should be a member of Association of procurement professionals Rwanda

or

• Master’s Degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Public Finance, Economics, law, management, Accounting/ Finance.
• A minimum of three (3) years of working experience in the above domain.
• should be a member of Association of procurement professionals Rwanda.
• Knowledge of IFAD procedures is an added advantage.

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of Chief Finance Officer with the daily supervision of the SPIU Coordinator, the Procurement Officer will perform the following duties & Responsibilities: 

• Establish and regularly update a data base of technical specifications of goods to be acquired by the project and a data base on suppliers, service providers, contractors for tendering process;
• In consultation with project staff and implementing divisions of NAEB, prepare, update, implement and monitor the PSAC Project Procurement Plan;
• Review specifications and Terms of Reference (ToRs) to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with quality standards and assist during contract negotiations;
• Prepare bid documents required to facilitate procurement operations, including requests for quotation, requests for Expressions of Interest, Procurement Notices, Bidding documents, Tender Evaluation Reports, contracts and other related documents;
• Participate and organize the evaluation of proposals with the internal tender committee and related task on the Project, as may be required by IFAD and in accordance with its GoR procurement policies, manuals and guidelines;
• Draft, negotiate and finalize all types of contractual correspondence and documents;
• Prepare status reports on PSAC procurement activities and weekly and monthly contract management tables;
• Carry out regular market assessments to maintain accurate knowledge of market prices for most common goods and services;
• Develop tools for capturing procurement data and identifying progress towards the achievement of procurement schedules, including updating and maintaining procurement records and filing system in accordance with IFAD and government procurement policies;
• Undertake publication formalities and/or send the bidding documents to prospective bidders;
• Attend the evaluation team of bids as non-scoring member and assist with the elaboration of evaluation reports;
• Communicate with RPPA, NAEB and to SPIU IFAD through the Head of Procurement Unit for all problems pertaining to the procurement process;
• Organize the reception of goods and works delivered by the suppliers and contractors (Client’s certificate of reception);
• Carry out any other assignment or relevant duties in the field of his/her competences as may be assigned by the PC and the Authorities.
• Prepare the draft public procurement plan and the draft revision of public procurement plan;
• Receive and safe keep bids;
• Request competent authorities to approve recommendations for the award of tender;
• Prepare notification of tender award to a successful bidder;
• Prepare the draft tender contract and amendments to a tender contract;
• Monitor procurement contract execution in collaboration with user department;
• Carry out any other duty assigned to him or her by the regulations governing public procurement.

Outputs

• Effective and efficient procurement process of acquisition of goods services and works at the NAEB and SPIU level and respect of the basic principle of the best value for money.
• Pragmatic and systematic filing system of procurement documents at the SPIU and NAEB level;
• Reception of goods and works in accordance with the technical specification and the bidding documents;
• Full satisfaction of participants in workshops, seminars, travels on the practical dispositions taken for their organization including payment of allowances and board and lodging conditions.

Key Competences

• Possess competencies in public procurement and contract management;
• Possess the ability to give sound advice on procurement issues that would impact on the project’s financial and physical performance;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required;
• Strong personal management and communication skills;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, internet use and procurement databases.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Experience of working with E-government, procurement system or other procurement software;
• Knowledge of procurement techniques as well as in market practices;
• Resource management skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of state contracting laws, regulations and procedures
• Knowledge of contract law and important contracting concepts;

HOW TO APPLY

The Job Title should be the subject of the email. The motivation letter of interested candidates  accompanied by detailed CV with at least three referees, Photocopy of degree, certificates of related job requirements and national identity card should be submitted to NAEB E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw and copy to elisa.mupenzi@naeb.gov.rw not later than Friday 27th October 2023 at 3:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.

NDIKUMANA André

Chief Finance Officer

 

 

Procurement Officer at The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB): (Deadline 27 October 2023)

Republic of Rwanda

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXPORT DEVELOPMENT BOARD

JOB ADVERTISMENT

NAEB VACANT POSITIONS FOR RECRUITMENT

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following position under PSAC Project.

Post: Procurement Officer (1)

Job Profile

• Bachelors’ degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Public Finance, Economics, law, management, Accounting/ Finance
• A minimum of five (5) years of working experience in the above domain.
• should be a member of Association of procurement professionals Rwanda

or

• Master’s Degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Public Finance, Economics, law, management, Accounting/ Finance.
• A minimum of three (3) years of working experience in the above domain.
• should be a member of Association of procurement professionals Rwanda.
• Knowledge of IFAD procedures is an added advantage.

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of Chief Finance Officer with the daily supervision of the SPIU Coordinator, the Procurement Officer will perform the following duties & Responsibilities: 

• Establish and regularly update a data base of technical specifications of goods to be acquired by the project and a data base on suppliers, service providers, contractors for tendering process;
• In consultation with project staff and implementing divisions of NAEB, prepare, update, implement and monitor the PSAC Project Procurement Plan;
• Review specifications and Terms of Reference (ToRs) to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with quality standards and assist during contract negotiations;
• Prepare bid documents required to facilitate procurement operations, including requests for quotation, requests for Expressions of Interest, Procurement Notices, Bidding documents, Tender Evaluation Reports, contracts and other related documents;
• Participate and organize the evaluation of proposals with the internal tender committee and related task on the Project, as may be required by IFAD and in accordance with its GoR procurement policies, manuals and guidelines;
• Draft, negotiate and finalize all types of contractual correspondence and documents;
• Prepare status reports on PSAC procurement activities and weekly and monthly contract management tables;
• Carry out regular market assessments to maintain accurate knowledge of market prices for most common goods and services;
• Develop tools for capturing procurement data and identifying progress towards the achievement of procurement schedules, including updating and maintaining procurement records and filing system in accordance with IFAD and government procurement policies;
• Undertake publication formalities and/or send the bidding documents to prospective bidders;
• Attend the evaluation team of bids as non-scoring member and assist with the elaboration of evaluation reports;
• Communicate with RPPA, NAEB and to SPIU IFAD through the Head of Procurement Unit for all problems pertaining to the procurement process;
• Organize the reception of goods and works delivered by the suppliers and contractors (Client’s certificate of reception);
• Carry out any other assignment or relevant duties in the field of his/her competences as may be assigned by the PC and the Authorities.
• Prepare the draft public procurement plan and the draft revision of public procurement plan;
• Receive and safe keep bids;
• Request competent authorities to approve recommendations for the award of tender;
• Prepare notification of tender award to a successful bidder;
• Prepare the draft tender contract and amendments to a tender contract;
• Monitor procurement contract execution in collaboration with user department;
• Carry out any other duty assigned to him or her by the regulations governing public procurement.

Outputs

• Effective and efficient procurement process of acquisition of goods services and works at the NAEB and SPIU level and respect of the basic principle of the best value for money.
• Pragmatic and systematic filing system of procurement documents at the SPIU and NAEB level;
• Reception of goods and works in accordance with the technical specification and the bidding documents;
• Full satisfaction of participants in workshops, seminars, travels on the practical dispositions taken for their organization including payment of allowances and board and lodging conditions.

Key Competences

• Possess competencies in public procurement and contract management;
• Possess the ability to give sound advice on procurement issues that would impact on the project’s financial and physical performance;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required;
• Strong personal management and communication skills;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, internet use and procurement databases.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Experience of working with E-government, procurement system or other procurement software;
• Knowledge of procurement techniques as well as in market practices;
• Resource management skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of state contracting laws, regulations and procedures
• Knowledge of contract law and important contracting concepts;

HOW TO APPLY

The Job Title should be the subject of the email. The motivation letter of interested candidates  accompanied by detailed CV with at least three referees, Photocopy of degree, certificates of related job requirements and national identity card should be submitted to NAEB E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw and copy to elisa.mupenzi@naeb.gov.rw not later than Friday 27th October 2023 at 3:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.

NDIKUMANA André

Chief Finance Officer

 

 

Tea Specialist at The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB): (Deadline 27 October 2023)

Republic of Rwanda

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXPORT DEVELOPMENT BOARD

JOB ADVERTISMENT

NAEB VACANT POSITIONS FOR RECRUITMENT

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following position under PSAC Project.

Post: Tea Specialist (1)

Job Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field (agronomy, crop science, agriculture, agribusiness, rural development, project management with agriculture background;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar job preferably in the Agribusiness value chains related projects or businesses preferably in tea sector.

Or

• Master’s degree in the relevant field (agronomy, crop science, agriculture, agribusiness, rural development, project management with agriculture background;
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar job preferably in the Agribusiness value chains related projects or businesses preferably in tea sector.
• An understanding and experience in the use and dissemination of productivity enhancing technologies in agriculture value chains
• Familiarity with the tea production and trade policies, programs and systems is desirable.

Job Description

Under direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the Tea Specialist will perform the specific duties which are as follows:

He/she will have responsibility of coordinating all activities related to the Tea Value Chain development and provide technical and institutional support to its implementation. Specifically, He/she will:

• Guide the participatory preparation of the component Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB);
• Provide technical support to project partners in tea development, market analysis and capacity building to establish strong organisational structures and effective marketing systems;
• Ensure project targeting strategy is properly implemented in tea VC interventions.
• Provide support to cooperatives and groups with regard to market orientation;
• Support to the establishment and functioning of public private producer partnerships (4Ps);
• Documenting success stories, best practices, innovative models emerging out of tea value chain interventions and disseminating them at various forums as relevant.
• Ensure timely availability of quality and affordable inputs (seedlings, fertilizer etc.)  to farmers;
• Facilitate development of innovations to transform smallholder production and marketing into sustainable and resilient profitable enterprises;
• Facilitate empowerment of key actors in the tea value chain to operate efficiently and profitably;
• Documenting success stories, best practices, innovative models emerging out of project value chain interventions and disseminating them at various forums as relevant.
• Facilitate systems for the generation and dissemination of market information;
• Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of producer and trade associations to increase their bargaining power in the input-output market continuum;
• Facilitate the establishment and functioning of Tea Coordination Platforms;
• Facilitate the provision of financial services, input supply and other business services to tea actors;
• Participate in developing and operating the Project M&E activities and the project learning system (PLS).
• Prepare regular progress reports, and other reports as required

Key Competences

• Demonstrated skills in productivity enhancement, post-harvest management, value addition, grading and quality;
• Demonstrated ability to work with different public and private stakeholders and coordinate the work of different partners;
• Strong coordination, networking and relationship building skills;
• Excellent communication, presentation, writing and negotiation skills;
• Organized, punctual and attention to detail oriented;
• A team player and have ability to work in team setting, taking initiatives and performing multiple tasks;
• Organized, punctual and detail oriented;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Able to travel to project sites.

HOW TO APPLY

The Job Title should be the subject of the email. The motivation letter of interested candidates  accompanied by detailed CV with at least three referees, Photocopy of degree, certificates of related job requirements and national identity card should be submitted to NAEB E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw and copy to elisa.mupenzi@naeb.gov.rw not later than Friday 27th October 2023 at 3:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.

NDIKUMANA André

Chief Finance Officer