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Date Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Farmers’ hubs development officer (II)

JOB SUMMARY
The farmers’ hubs development officers will coordinate the activities of setting up Network managers (NM), farmers’ hubs (FH) and recruitment of farmers; as well as supporting FH and other value chains actors’ beneficiary of the NICE project in improvement of the business performance.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Establishment of farmers’ hubs
• Pre-incubation period:
• Using SFSA common operating systems guidelines (COS) and through guidance from the project team, the Pre-incubation activities will include the following
• Scoping and situational analysis
• Selection, recruitment and establishment of farmer hubs
• Mapping of partners and value chains.
• Identification and incorporation of the vulnerable population within the farmers’ hubs
• Incubation period
• Conduct need assessment to identify the needs of the Farmers hubs
• Work in collaboration with the business development consultant to carry out capacity building, mentorship and coaching to enhance operational processes and business capacities of the farmers’ hubs.
• To strengthen the business skills among farmers’ hubs.
• Regularly monitoring performance of the farmer’s hubs

Contribution to the project results
• The farmers’ hubs development officer will work in collaboration to contribute to the NICE project results for sustaining food systems in the cities.

To strengthen food systems governance in cities
• Collaboration with the project team and contribution in establishment an operationalization of the food systems platform in the cities

To enhance availability and production of affordable, healthy, diverse, agro-ecologically produced local foods
• Liaise with food producers in the city food shed and address the question of the priority value chai
• Ensure women and youth are actively involved in all activities on the production si
• Facilitate capacity building/development program in agroecology, through collaboration with the NICE project team and local experts in this domai


City population’s understanding and awareness is increased, and demand is created, for the consumption of nutritious and agro-ecologically produced food
• Participate in and contribute to activities aiming to stimulate demand for nutritious foods.
• Support in promoting the dissemination of messaging through different channels
• Involve the health and education sectors as important intermediaries with the city population for promoting messages about diverse, nutritious and agro-ecological fo

Scaling of the processes based on data.
• Preparation of peer learning sessions and exchange workshops.
• Participation in the identification and development of impact stories

Other responsibilities
• To represent SAL & SFSA in NICE project activities
• Provide regular reports on the performance of the farmers’ hubs.
• Additional tasks or responsibilities provided by the city coordinator or project manager.


QUALIFICATIONS
To best fit into this dynamic, interdisciplinary team we expect the following qualifications:
• Advanced degree in Agribusiness, agronomy, agroecology, crop production or a related fiel
• Minimum of three years’ experience in commercial agricultural production, farmers’ assistance, agricultural SMEs management preferably in Rwand
• Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environme
• Understanding gender gaps in farming and food value chains.
• Experience in agricultural commercial business models
• Understanding of agroecology principles.
• Excellent command of Kinyarwanda and English (oral and written), knowledge of French is considered as an asset.
• Experience in farmers’ linkages with markets.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ready to live in Rusizi and Rubav
• Strong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Being proactive.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Computer literacy (MS office & internet).
• Dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong spirit for teamwork and sense of initiative


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply. Application materials include CV (maximum 4 pages) and a single page of motivation letter. Qualified candidates should submit applications to SAL_Rwanda@sightandlife.org  with the subject line: Application for NICE _Farmers’ hubs development officer, not later than August 22 at 6.00 PM Kigali time.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
SAL Rwanda is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be treated according to the merit of the candidate and with strict confidentiality.



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