Climate Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Project Lead at FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry): (Deadline 31 July 2025)

Climate Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Project Lead at FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry): (Deadline 31 July 2025)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE & MARKET LINKAGES PROJECT LEAD

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 “CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE & MARKET LINKAGES PROJECT LEAD” to be based in Kigali Head Office. The jobholder reports to the Program Director and manages the Project staff in the field.

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.

The Climate-Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Project Lead will spearhead the overall management and coordination of the WFP-funded CA+ project. The Project Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure timely and quality delivery of all project components, manage stakeholder engagement, supervise district teams, and ensure adherence to FH and WFP standards. The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager with a background in agriculture, climate-smart practices, market systems, and gender-transformative programming.

MAIN KEY RESULTS

Project Management and Coordination · Provide overall leadership, management, and strategic direction for the project implementation across the three districts. · Supervise and mentor project staff including Project Officers, ensuring high-quality technical execution and accountability. · Coordinate with the WFP, AEE (the sub-award partner), government bodies (e.g., MINAGRI, RAB), and other key stakeholders. · Ensure timely development of work plans, budgets, procurement plans, and donor reports. · Lead regular review meetings to track progress, address challenges, and adapt strategies accordingly. · Foster integration of gender, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, and financial inclusion into all project components. · Oversee quality assurance, risk management, and compliance with WFP regulations and FH policies. Networking and building relationships · Represent FH Rwanda by attending and engaging in regular coordination and technical working group meetings within the areas of project operations · Represent the project in national forums, technical working groups, and stakeholder meetings. · Pre-position FH Association Rwanda for increased funding by effective representation with relevant stakeholders especially donors, and partner I/NGOs to profile FH Rwanda and influence decision;

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree with significant experience may be considered.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience managing large-scale agricultural and livelihoods projects, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of climate-smart agriculture, cooperative development, agribusiness incubation, and market systems strengthening.
• Proven experience in managing donor-funded programs, especially with WFP or other UN agencies.

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.
• 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.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision- making skills.
• Excellent report writing, interpersonal and communications skills.
• 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 to 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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