Extension Officer at Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA)

The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language undergraduate institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA engage in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities emphasizing Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

In an experiential learning environment, students develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA experience the six Enterprises including Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Food Processing, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable and Fruit Crops, Irrigation and Mechanization.

The curriculum is designed to incorporate threads of Innovation, Conservation, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Communication, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship are woven throughout the curriculum.

All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts, or assume positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.

 POSITION: Extension Officer

DESCRIPTION

The Extension Officer must have a strong passion for collaborating with smallholder farmers to encourage the implementation of conservation agriculture practices and One Health principles in the communities of Muzo and Muyongwe sectors (Gakenke District) and Gatore and Nyamugari sectors (Kirehe District)

CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate the adoption of conservation agriculture in the targeted regions.
• Develop educational materials and organize training sessions to transfer knowledge to the targeted audience.
• Assist model farmers in establishment of conservation agriculture farm demonstrations.
• Provide daily technical assistance to farmers related to good agricultural practices.
• Prepare and compile detailed reports on activities related to conservation agriculture, outcomes and impact.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Production, Animal Husbandry, and rural development, agriculture economics; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of prior experience in agricultural extension services
• Master's degree with at least 3 years of prior experience in agricultural extension services.
• Proven track record of working directly with farmers and delivering extension services, especially in remote areas.
• Knowledge of conservation agriculture and good agricultural practices.
• Knowledge of small holder farmers engagement

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY

• Willingness to work in remote areas (Muzo and Muyongwe sectors in Gakenke District; as well as Gatore and Nyamugari in Kirehe District) with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda.

HOW TO APPLY

• Fill the information required, upload and submit the documents in English to the link provided below.
• Cover Letter summarizing intent and suitability for the position.
• A resume or CV.
• Official Degree certificate for highest Degree obtained.
• List of Recommenders with contact information.

Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate, and any other relevant document, as one PDF file before you upload.

Application Link :

https://rica.bamboohr.com/careers/105 

Application review will begin September 20^th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Website: https://www.rica.rw/