Crop Harvesting and Post-Harvesting Handling Technologies Specialist at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB): (Deadline 21 January 2025)

– Report to Division Manager Crop Post-harvest and Processing Management and has the following responsibilities: – To coordinate the development and the implementation of activities under Crop Post-Harvest management in accordance to the work plan and budget; – Plan, organize and coordinate all post-harvest trainings & related activities in the program area; – Train farmers and Agricultural Extension Agents on appropriate post-harvest handling and loss prevention techniques including produce handling, sorting, drying, storage, processing for value addition, packaging to prolong shelf life, – To prepare a quarterly and annual report on Crop post harvesting, Handling activities carried out; – Coordinate with the value chain and other technical personnel, including the market supply chain analysts, agricultural-agribusiness staff and other major stakeholders to design, develop, and teach appropriate procedures and processes for postharvest handling and food safety and related facility operation – To Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other institutions locally, regionally and internationally – To work with the M&E and communications staff to analyse baseline information and report findings and results of activities, including success stories. – Ensure that the institution has and maintains a good reputation – Perform any other duty as required by the competent authorities.