Job at Good Neighbors International (GNI): Agriculture Project Coordinator (Deadline: 12 December 2018)
BACKGROUND
Good Neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and development Non- Governmental Organization in General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). GNI strives to improve lives, especially children’s lives, through community development projects. In order to complete its staff, Good Neighbors International would like to recruit different staff with the following positions:
To execute and monitor agricultural projects through regular checking
To control the disease of plants where growth in the project site
To conduct experiments and develop the best cultivation methods
To plan, monitor and supervise agricultural activities
To make decisions about the plowing, sowing and plant protection
To select and procure the seeds, fertilizers and other materials required for plant growth
To encourage and collect payback from each agricultural project
To run the regular system through payback among beneficiaries
To facilitate or/and provide training participants on agriculture projects
To monitor and report warehouse operations cooperated with GNR to IG Manager
To supervise and monitor farmers group/cooperative for better structure and operations
To network and meet with all stakeholders including government agencies such as local government offices (district, sector and cell level) RAB and Ministry of Agriculture (MINAGRI) for information sharing
Qualifications and skills;
The candidate must be a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, specifically Crop Production and Agronomy
At least 3-5 years of experience in related field
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Fluent in speaking English
Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Skills in cooperatives/small groups’ management are preferred.
How to apply:
The interested candidates must submit directly their application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae at Good Neighbors International, Head Office (Kigali); located at Kimihurura, opposite to Lemigo Hotel (FAIRVIEW building_3rd floor, right wing) by December 12, 2018, before 5 pm
* The C.V. must be written within 2 pages in English otherwise the application will be disqualified. The Relevant experience will only be considered if the certificate is presented at submission and candidates must not be in employment elsewhere when accepting the job offer.
