Job vacancy – World Relief Rwanda

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

To facilitate the implementation of its activities, World Relief Rwanda wishes to recruit a qualified and well-experienced candidate to fill the position of Agriculture For Life (AFL) Officer.

The job description and requirements are as follows:

Job Description

Position: AFL Officer

Position location: Kigali, Rwanda

Department/Division:  Program Impact and Quality

Starting date: Immediate

Hours per week: Full Time

Number of positions open: 1

Report to: Economic Development Manager

General function: 

Under the supervision of Economic Development Manager, AFL Officer will work hand in hand with AFL promoters to implement the AFL activities successfully in the assigned CEZs. The AFL Officer will build relationships and work with AFL promoters in implementation of AFL activities to meet the needs of farmers he/she is supporting.

The AFL Officer will be mainly responsible for the overall planning, coordination, technical support, implementation, monitoring, and reporting progress of AFL activities in all sectors where AFL project is implemented and ensures that agriculture activities are implemented as per methodology and guidelines from supervisor as well as the government of Rwanda guidelines.

Core Responsibilities:

 Mobilization and awareness raising

• Support the AFL promoters in organizing community sensitization meeting at sector level;
• Work closely with other CEZ staff in engaging Church Networks, Church Leaders and other local stakeholders as they relate to the project;
• Work closely with other CEZ staff in integrating the saving for life and nutrition components in AFL successfully.

Trainings and technical support

• Organize and conduct AFL promoters’ trainings on FFS approach and other agriculture-related techniques as per AFL methodology with the support and guidance of supervisor.
• Provide technical assistance related to farmers gaps into their fields as per AFL promoters report.
• Support field staff in related trainings of lead farmers as per supervisor guidance.
• Review existing training materials and ensure gaps are communicated to the supervisor.

 Monitoring and evaluation

• Conduct regular quarterly follow up field visits;
• Facilitate the evaluation of AFL impact and performance;
• Coordinating AFL promoters;
• Play a role in AFL tools development and adapt to use monitoring tools as guided per supervisor;

Advocacy and representation

• Represent World Relief Rwanda in high-level meetings organized by ministry of agriculture and animal resources, line ministry or stakeholders in relation to AFL as per supervisor request and guidance.
• Ensure areas that need advice/or quick action are communicated on time;

 Documentation and reporting

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual progress narrative reports and update farmer’s data on a regular basis.
• Document AFL committee progress and action needed for sustainability.
• File and archive important documents for easy and quick retrieval when needed.

 Other duties:

Any other duties in support of AFL programs, as mutually agreed upon with the supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• At least A0 Degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Project Management or related field with remarkable experience in agriculture sector.
• Experience in community development projects.
• Experience in facilitation of training programs.
• Committed to the mission and values of World Relief.
• Strong understanding of the Church Mission.
• Good communication and organizational skills with an eye for detail.
• Able to manage pressure as well as work with minimum supervision.
• Good experience to use computer software: Word and Excel.
• Must be proactive with good problem-solving skills.
• Good written and spoken of Kinyarwanda and English would be a key requirement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the local church leaders and others.
• Ready to travel most of the time in hard field conditions.
• Being innovative and creative.

 Experience Required:

• Experience working in a community with a local church and local government.
• Minimum of three years of experience, preferably with an international NGO, including successful report and document writing, process planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Experience in writing reports.
• Experience in training and facilitation skills.
• Having a driving license (Class A) is an added advantage.

How to apply:

If you are interested and qualified for this position,

• Please submit application letter, copy of notified Degree, comprehensive curriculum vitae with three (3) names of referees, and a recommendation letter from your Pastor or Priest by 27^th July 2020 by 3:00pm to the Country Director, World Relief Rwanda. Address 53 KG 647 street Kacyiru, Kigali.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for exams.