Agricultural Officer at Better World Rwanda: (Deadline 22 April 2024)

Agricultural Officer at Better World Rwanda: (Deadline 22 April 2024)

Project Agricultural Officer

Better World is a Community-Focused International Non government organization implementing development programs in Rwamagana, Rwanda. Our interventions are currently reaching more than 10,000 people in 3 Sectors.

Better World Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the role of Project Agricultural Officer. 

1. Purpose of the position:

This position is seen as key staff in the office and field-works responsible for ensuring coordinating, planning, monitoring, and budgeting processes for the AEWEE PROJECT ( Agricultural Value-Chain Enhancement for Women Economic Empowerment in Rwanda) sponsored by KOICA which is a Korean International Cooperation Agency.

2. Job Description

Job Title: Agricultural Officer

Dept/Program/Service: AEWEE PROJECT (Agricultural Value Chain Enhancement for Women Economic Empowerment in Rwanda)

Reports to: Project Manager and Country Director

Usual office base: Rwamagana District

Job purpose: coordination of the day-to-day agricultural activities of the AEWEE PROJECT

Roles and responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project staff to ensure effective coordination of project activities with other aspects of the project through different Components/ approaches planned to be implemented.
• Conduct field monitoring activities to assess all aspects of the project.
• Supervise various training sessions planned in the project for beneficiaries and compile comprehensive reports.
• Train farmers through Farmer Field School [FFS]
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to farmers’ groups in forming cooperatives.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies and campaigns to promote agricultural products offered by cooperatives.
• Maintain and regularly update essential files and reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual, and for each activity) for the implemented project.
• Making agricultural activities plans to meet the agricultural seasons on time.
• Linking the farmers to the potential markets
• Take notes and prepare agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions for internal/external meetings.
• Support technical establishment/installation of Saving Groups
• Train the project beneficiaries on the VSLA methodology, principles, and procedures
• Facilitate the VSLA members in using digitalization in their savings activities.
• Track project performance by using the Kobo Collect tool.
• Collect data regularly and analyze it to measure achievement against the performance indicators and track areas for improvement.
• Work effectively with project team members toward mutual continued development and provide feedback to each other on project work undertaken.
• Represent the Project Manager and team in various forums where necessary.
• Take notes and prepare agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions for internal/external meetings
• Take up any other responsibilities assigned by the Project Manager and Country Director

Basic Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Holder of a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or Agribusiness.
• Any professional qualification in program management and/or Development.
• At least 4 years of experience working in the Development agencies and/or INGO’s office for local development projects.
• Experience with the KOICA Project in any INGO in Rwanda.
• Experience working with local government authorities and the community.
• Experience in establishing strong working relationships with colleagues within and from different organizations and cultures, especially, Korean.
• Having worked with saving and lending groups, farmers groups, and or cooperatives of farmers is an added value.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Skills

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. MS Offices, KOBO, SAVE, and any other programs for office work.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda
• Ability to liaise with line manager to ensure the effective management of workload.
• Ability to prioritize workload and deal with multiple requests and work activities at any given time.

3. How to apply

Interested candidates should send an application letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees to info.betterworldrwanda@gmail.com

The deadline: 22^nd April 2024

Country Director of Better World Rwanda

Kim Jeong Ryeol