Job Opportunities at The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB)

NAEB VACANT POSITIONS FOR RECRUITMENT

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would like to recruit self-motivated and qualified candidates to fill the following positions.

1. Job Title: Laboratory technician

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Export services Division manager, the Laboratory Technician will; perform the following duties and responsibilities;

• Perform quality control tests in the lab as well as on-site when necessary;
• Assist with testing and calibrating lab equipment in preparation for specific tasks;
• Perform quality control tests on ingredients, completed products and product samples;
• Prepare samples prior to shipping them to customers;
• Follow all company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control;
• Analyze retrieved data and prepare reports for laboratory management;
• Recognize and report any food safety issues;
• Assist in developing and managing product marketing materials, tools, resources, and relationships for new markets;
• Participate in formulating, developing, and executing marketing plans with new market teams;
• Travel as needed for training or to facilitate relationships and cultural understanding with global marketing initiatives in new markets;
• Cultivate an environment of cooperation and accountability.

Key Competences

• Technical laboratory skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Organization and planning skills;
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills;
• Team leadership with stress tolerance.

2. Job Title: Emerging Commodities Specialist

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Emerging Commodities Division manager, the Emerging Commodities Specialist will; perform the following duties and responsibilities;

• Identifying and advising on appropriate knowledge transfers on emerging commodities production technologies and practices for adoption;
• Conducting capacity building training, seminars, workshops and mentoring of emerging commodities farmers in new production and handling techniques;
• Supporting producers adopt the Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) in production of emerging commodities for export market;
• Coordinating with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure provision of appropriate extension services suitable for export production;
• Linking the emerging commodities producers to the agro-inputs services providers.
• Creating and facilitating linkages with local authorities and other relevant institutions to support the increase of emerging commodities production for export.
• Be a link between emerging commodities producers and divisions, RAB, extension services, inputs service providers.
• Identifying and advising on appropriate knowledge transfers on emerging commodities production technologies and practices for adoption.

Key Competences

• Strong ability to develop marketing plans and strategies and to work toward their realization and improvement under demanding performance schedules;
• Excellent time management, administrative and organizational skills;
• Excellent skills in office productivity software;
• Ability to work successfully individually and as part of a team;
• Ability to work calmly under pressure with flexible attitude to work;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Organizational and Planning skills;
• Problem analysis and solving skills;
• Team Leadership;
• Formal presentation skills;
• Persuasiveness, adaptability, and innovation;
• Judgement, decision-making skills;
• Fluent in English and/or French

3. Job Title: ICT Support Officer (1)Under contract

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Planning Division manager, the ICT support Officer will; perform the following duties and responsibilities;

• Reviewing and solving computer network and hardware problems for the institution.
• Installing new technologies and teaching end users how to operate them
• Providing on site or remote technical support via internet or phone
• Backing up and restoring files
• Maintaining operating systems by repairing hardware and configuring software
• Design, deploy, monitor and troubleshoot local area networks using a variety of network equipment, software and protocols.
• Monitor network traffic to identify problems and make capacity planning recommendations with the help of the NMS (Network Management System) and monitoring tools
• Troubleshoot problems with network and security infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, proxy servers and make corrective actions when necessary
• Prepare and regularly update network documentation and records including network maps, IPAM, authentication and security information and Layer 2 / 3 outlines and design information.
• Develop and document system standards for computer and network devices
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to procure network products and services.
• Forecast any needed improvements, budget for and implement any changes
• Maintenance and configuration of IP CCTV surveillance systems
• Maintenance and configuration of VoIP phones, WIFI Access points, Fingerprints and other network infrastructures
• Provide training and technical support for users with varying levels of IT knowledge and competence.

Key Competences

• Practical knowledge of computer operations and experience in supporting Microsoft operating systems and office applications, telecommunications equipment and other ICT hardware.
• Knowledge of Active Directory
• Server roles and services
• Administration of Microsoft Windows Server (all versions)
• End-User Devices (Desktop / Laptop / Mobile Phone / Desk Phones
• Understanding of Networking technologies and concepts.
• Use of System’s monitoring tools
• Customer service.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Teamwork skills.
• Interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English and/or French.  

Job Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, engineering/Electronics and Telecommunication, business information technology engineering/Information and Communication Technology or related field.

4. Job Title: Accountant (2)

Under contract

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Administration and Finance, the Accountant will perform the following duties and responsibilities;

• Maintain general accounting including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account and bank reconciliations
• Assisting with monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the Financial Reporting Specialist in carrying out monthly reporting responsibilities and management reports
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable plus tax computations and returns;
• Assist in budgets and forecasts
• Support the Human Resource and administrative
• Officer with payroll administration
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process while preparing all necessarydocumentation
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Keep well documented financial records and respect all accounting procedures;
• Preparation of payment orders and payment cheques;
• Data entry, regular reconciliation and reporting;
• Keeping proper books of account

Key Competences

• Adequate knowledge of basic accounting procedures and policies
• Adequate knowledge in generating financial statements;
• Proficiency in accounting soft wares;
• Good analytical financial skills;

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Fluent in English and/or French
• Having knowledge and experience in Public Sector Financial Management would be an added advantage

Job Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Should have level one (1) professional qualification in ACCA or CPA

HOW TO APPLY 

The Job Title should be the subject of the email. The motivation letter of interested candidates   accompanied by detailed CV with at least three referees, Photocopy of degree, certificates of related job requirements and national identity card should be submitted to NAEB E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw and copy to elisa.mupenzi@naeb.gov.rw not later than Friday 09^th August 2024 at 5:00 PM.

Gabriel MPEZAMIHIGO

Chief Finance Officer