Agriculture and SME Development Project Officer at FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry): (Deadline 31 July 2025)

Agriculture and SME Development Project Officer at FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry): (Deadline 31 July 2025)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

AGRICULTURE AND SME DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OFFICER

ABOUT FH

FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry) is an International Christian Relief and Development organization with a value proposition “We design, develop, and deliver catalytic solutions that build resilience so that children, families, and communities can flourish”. FH Rwanda has been implementing integrated relief and development projects in Rwanda since 1994. FH Rwanda operates in Ruhango, Muhanga, Gatsibo, Nyagatare, Ngororero, Karongi and Rulindo districts. Our Head Office is located at Umuyenzi Plazza, 2 nd Floor, Kisimenti – Remera.

FH Rwanda has adopted an integrated programming model RFTS (Resilience and Flourishing

Through Systems Transformation) through various specializations: Asset creation, Productive learning, Social Behavior Change, Mental Health & Physical Wellbeing and Disaster Risk Reduction.

FH CULTURE

All we do, and how we do it, seek to promote God’s beauty, goodness, and truth in a broken world. As such, we are defined by our ability to make people’s lives measurably better; our ability to deliver impact is the measure of our collective success. For we know that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God has already prepared in advance for us to do. At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of values called Heartbeat Values.

We are seeking to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced “AGRICULTURE AND SME DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OFFICER” to be based in Bwira Area Program, Ngororero. The jobholder reports to the Climate-Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Project Lead.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

FH Rwanda has recently secured funding from the World Food Programme (WFP) to implement a multi-year initiative across Ngororero, Nyamasheke, and Gisagara Districts. The project aims to enhance food security, climate resilience, and economic empowerment for over 12,000 smallholder farmers, with a strong focus on gender and youth inclusion.

The project will scale up Conservation Agriculture Plus (CA+), promote agroforestry, strengthen market linkages, and support women and youth-led agribusinesses.

MAIN KEY RESULTS

· Responsible for the field-level implementation of agriculture and livelihoods activities in each of the target districts. The Project Officer will serve as the technical lead for district activities, engaging directly with farmers, cooperatives, and local authorities to ensure successful adoption of CA+, post-harvest management practices, and smallholder agribusiness development. · Plan and implement agriculture and SME-related project activities in the assigned district. · Train smallholder farmers, youth, and women in CA+ techniques, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. · Facilitate the formation and strengthening of farmer cooperatives and women/youth-led VSLAs. · Support the development of post-harvest handling practices and linkages to school feeding markets. · Engage with district authorities, sector agronomists, cooperatives, and financial institutions. · Monitor implementation progress, collect data, and report on project indicators. · Provide technical coaching and mentorship to farmer field schools and demonstration sites. · Support gender and youth integration in all project activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or a related field.
• Possession of a motorcycle license (Category A) is mandatory.
• At least 3 years of experience implementing agriculture and/or livelihoods projects at the community level.
• Knowledge of CA+, post-harvest technologies, VSLA methodologies, and SME development.
• Experience in working with farmer cooperatives, community mobilization, and extension services.

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor, and full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in program management and coordination, from program inception (proposal writing and budget development) to implementation and close out.
• Good training and facilitation skills with strong community engagement
• Demonstrable budget management experience, including experience implementing and working in accordance with corporate and donor policies and practices.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with local communities and other stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated computer -operating skills, including proficiency in Google platforms, Microsoft Office products, and virtual technologies.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should fill in the Job Application Form and attach their cover letter and updated CV/Resume with three professional referees (including email address and day telephone contacts), not later than Thursday 31^st July 2025 @25m using the following link: http://41.216.97.161/fhrwjobs

Note:

• Only short listed candidates will be contacted
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• If any issues are experienced, please contact us separately at rwanda@fh.org

FH Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations of the stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Done at Kigali on 17^th July 2025

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