JOB ADVERTISMENT FOR NAEB VACANT POSITION FOR RECRUITMENT

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

POSITION: FIELD OFFICER/PSAC

Job Profile

• Bachelor degree in agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, crop production, food security, agribusiness; agriculture economics from a reputable university
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in agriculture sector or rural development activities preferably experience on main crops targeted by the project;
• Proven experience in agricultural extension related works or farmers outreach activities;
• Sufficient knowledge of export crops development in Rwanda and their production systems
• Hold a driving license category A
• Good team worker, good listener, high communication skills
• Computer literacy of the Microsoft package including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and smartphones or database software

Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of Production Systems Support Program Manager, the Field Officer/PSAC will perform the following duties & Responsibilities:
• To actively engage in beneficiary selection process under the guidance of value chain specialist and/or operations Manager
• To provide support to the target value chain specialists and operations manager for the design of the agri-export development activities (cash crops, gardens, farming, etc.)
• To provide support to value chain specialists and operations Manager in the design and organizations of the FFS trainings to be provided to PSAC beneficiaries
• To organize and supervise field planting activities under the guidance of the Value chain specialist in collaboration with the districts agricultural departments (input distribution, trainings, farm and demonstration set up, maintenance, monitoring, reporting, etc.)
• Coordinate awareness and demonstration of technical solution for farming efficiency for different target export crops, regarding coffee production, tea production and horticulture, crop management and harvesting for all related stakeholders and professionals and facilitation of knowledge and experience sharing.
• Monitor the conformity of the field works (trainings, demonstration farms, FFS plots, field visits, meeting, etc…) with the standards of PSAC and NAEB, and as per the agreed planned activities, Bill of quantities and contracts.
• To support the value chain specialist and M&E Manager in the technical evaluation of the agricultural material.
• Ensure the timely implementation of field works as per the predefined schedule.
• Inform and document the anomalies and the challenges carried out during the implementation phase of the PSAC activities his/ her area of interventions
• Field coordination with the local partners on best implementation including district authorities, participants, local farmers, and communities affected by the project activities.
• Collect and analyze relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and/or statistics to support the delivery of projects outcome, outputs and activities;
• File, document and report work progress to the value chain specialist and M&E officer on daily, and weekly, monthly and quarterly basis as well as any challenges, risks and issues observed on field
• Undertake other project related tasks as requested by the respective Project operation manager / NAEB management.

Key Competences

• Ability to be creative and innovative in generating new ideas and undertaking organization of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of commitment and self-motivation.
• Strong focus on results.
• Capable of thinking-outside of the box to achieve quality results and service.
• Practicing accountability and integrity.
• Ability to perform under time pressure, be flexible, work independently, manage multiple tasks and work effectively to meet the goal set.
• Commitment, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A strong aptitude and attitude for organizational change, innovation, learning, and team building.
• High level of professionalism, work ethics, integrity and data collection analysis and reporting.
• Proactive and able to manage workload with guidance from the line manager.
• Good writing and reporting skills.
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and or French.
• Willingness to work in designated project locations

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, professional/work service certificates and national identity card with all the application file in a one PDF document. Having worked for a project would be an added advantage.

The application files should be submitted to NAEB E-mail: recruitment@naeb.gov.rw and copy to callixte.habimana@naeb.gov.rw not later than Friday 13^th February 2025 at 5:00 PM. Late and/or Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Gabriel MPEZAMIHIGO

Chief Finance Officer-NAEB