Vacancy title:
Agriculture and natural resources officer Sector

Jobs at:
Gasabo

Deadline of this Job:
12th December 2018

Duty Station:
Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 7th December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

Job Title: Agriculture and natural resources officer Sector

Level: 6.II

Reports To: Executive Secretary of the Sector

No. of Positions: 1

Job Description

Main duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement the District’s agriculture strategy and programs in conformity with national policies and strategies;
  
• Implement national measures for natural resource protection and report any violation to the competent authorities;
  
• Provide technical advices, organise training sessions, public awareness campaigns and disseminate new agricultural technologies among the beneficiaries;
  
• Identify, map and monitor crop diseases prevailing in the Sector and advice on preventive and reactive measures;
  
• Inspect whether mine operators’ practices comply with the mining industry regulations and standards.
  

Job Profile

A0 in Agriculture, Agri-Business or A1 in Agriculture or A0 in Rural Development, Rural Engineering with A1 or A2 background in Agriculture

Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:

• Knowledge of Rwanda's Agriculture sector policies and strategies;
  
• In depth understanding and knowledge of the Rwandan and regional context for agribusiness development;
  
• Computer Skills;
  
• Organizational Skills;
  
• Communication Skills;
  
• High analytical Skills;
  
• Complex Problem Solving;
  
• Time management Skills;
  
• Team working Skills;
  
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage