Production Officer

Kigali, Rwanda

Full-time

Contract type: National Contract

Company Description

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is one of the largest Dutch, development organisations with operations in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. SNV aims to lift incomes and access to basic services. We make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty, helping them raise incomes and access basic services. Driven by the Sustainable Development Goals, we are dedicated to a society in which all people are free to pursue their own sustainable development, and no one is left behind. This commitment to equity directs us to focus on gender and youth.

We apply our know-how to realise effective solutions and deliver results at scale worldwide. We do this through our local presence and our specialised expertise in agrifood, energy, and water. Our projects directly benefit millions of people. At the same time, our projects drive systems change, which helps many more people work their way out of poverty, well beyond the scope of the projects themselves. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation, implementing our mission exclusively through project financing. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence every day.

For more information on SNV, visit our website: https://snv.org/

Job Description

SNV Rwanda is recruiting a Production Officer for its?program focused on youth employment within agricultural value chains. The Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture – Rwanda (YEA-R) program aims to increase resilience and quality of life for young women, men and persons with disabilities through dignified, fulfilling, and equitable work opportunities. The Production Officers will work closely with the Deputy Program manager in the implementation of a youth empowerment and employability program within the horticulture and poultry value chains across designated districts in Rwanda. This role requires dynamic, field-based individuals who can provide technical guidance, coaching and supervising implementing partner teams to ensure that activities of the youth empowerment and employability program meet established quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training and field-based mentoring in improved horticulture and poultry production practices.?
• Provide support for the implementation of poultry vaccination schedules, including correct handling and administration of vaccines.?
• Promote climate-smart agriculture and sustainable production technologies.?
• Monitor farms to ensure adherence to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and poultry health protocols.?
• Collect and analyse data on yields, input usage, and animal health performance. 
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor, coach, and assist women and youth entrepreneurs to start and operate small scale agri-businesses in target agricultural value chains.?
• Identify women and youth entrepreneurs, assess capacity and skills gaps, and develop tailored training programs to enhance entrepreneurship skills, financial capability, and increase employability.?
• Participate in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports and other program documents in accordance with SNV and donor guidelines and standards.?
• Perform any other duties related to the program as needed.?

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine, Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of practical experience in poultry or horticulture farming 
• Proven experience in poultry vaccination & administration, scheduling, and biosecurity management.
• Knowledge of Business-to-Business (B2B) Processes, including how to establish market linkages to facilitate sustainable businesses among rural youth and women.?
• Proven experience in working with local government at both Sector and district level supporting poultry farmers across public, private, and NGO sectors 
• Familiarity with input supply systems, animal health services, and agribusiness operations.
• Strong background in capacity building, coaching and quality assurance for field-based teams.?
• Willingness to travel to remote areas in Rwanda on a regular basis.?
• Proficiency in English & Kinyarwanda is required (written and spoken), while knowledge of basic French is an added advantage.??
• Good computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Windows applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Contract Type: Full time National Contract (40 hours per week)
Contract Duration: 1 year with potential for extension
Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda

How to apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation by 10 June 2025 using the Smart Recruiters platform by clicking https://smrtr.io/rvKXs 

Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with the Selection Committee will take place.

Working at SNV

We offer a stimulating work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our team members benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate based o n disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

Shortlisting

Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference & vetting check
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.