Job responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the activities of:

Excavation of trenches along contour lines at bottom of each cultivated area;
Making bunds with excavated earth on uphill side to start forming a progressive terrace;
Establishing grass strips to stabilize trenches;
Planting multiple use agroforestry shrubs on upside of soil bund;
Rehabilitation of degraded existing progressive terraces;
Rehabilitation of degraded existing radical terraces;
Re-establishment of check- dams in waterways.
Repairing damaged beds & banks of drainage channels (waterways or cut-off-drain)
Rehabilitation of bottom drains of graded bench terraces
Correction of bench riser slope;
Constructing check dam to reduce slope & water velocity;
Planting grasses, bamboo & trees in gully bed & around gully in buffer zone;
Stabilization of eroded river bank & wetlands in grassland;
Designing and establishment of drainage systems;
Stabilization of drainage systems;
Constructing improved and inversely graded bench terraces;
Fertility restoration;
Planting Agroforestry trees for stabilizing the terrace embankment;
Gully treatment by protecting banks with trees plantation;
Check dams construction;
Any other duties assigned by project supervisors.

Qualifications

Required competencies and key technical skills

Integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Knowledge on erosion monitoring tools and approaches
Knowledge in ecosystem restoration and erosion control
Ability to multitask and deliver in a fast paced environment;
Staff supervisory experience and demonstrated organizational skills
Extensive Knowledge in Agriculture mainly Cash Crops
Environmental protection skills;
Ability to interact with many types of people
Deep understanding and knowledge of the Rwandan and regional context for agribusiness development;

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