Job: Agribusiness Officer at African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE RWANDA). Deadline 13th August 2021

Job Title                   : Agribusiness Officer

Reports to                : AEE Project Manager

Location                   :  AEE Rwanda HQ

Major responsibilities are to:

• Establish agribusiness networks (for chain actors) and conduct their regular workshops at the district level.
• Build the capacity of agribusiness clusters through trainings and study tours.
• Sensitize the farmers on cropping techniques through regular field visits and give advisory services.
• Regular monitoring of different project activities that are assigned to him.
• Monthly and Quarterly collection, analysis, and update of the agribusiness clusters’ data (access to finance, market, services and all data related to selected chain etc…) to track the change and impact.
• Provide technical support for targeted clusters in the preparation of the plans (seasonal, annual, business plan) and coaching work plans to achieve these.
• Be the main point of contact and business advisor for the targeted Agribusiness clusters.
• Assist the program management team in continuous adjustments / updates of project tools.
• Provide all relevant business development services to target farmers’ agribusiness clusters.;
• Ensure a proximity transfer of practical knowledge and skills on agriculture entrepreneurship business management, modern agricultural practices, and value chain development in general.
• Provide coaching services on innovative agribusiness ideas and best practices related to the access to finance and access to markets.
• Stimulate fair business linkages of Agribusiness clusters to the potential business partners; service providers, financial services, and market (contract farming).
• Provide all necessary cooperative organizational and governance support (Regulations, meetings, governance, etc).
• Keep track of development of Agribusiness clusters under his/her responsibility and regularly report progress to his supervisor.
• Liaise with the Cooperative support networks at the district level and actively participate in local meetings related to agribusiness.
• Actively participate in all trainings and meetings organized by the project authorities.
• Identify and work closely with local partners (District and Sector levels);
• Provide guidance to the agribusiness clusters on Market Assessment findings with local information systems.
• Assess the training need, Organize, and do trainings, workshops, and meetings with agribusiness farmers.
• Perform other tasks that are assigned to him by his supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness and related fields.
• Detail-oriented, efficient, and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly trustworthy, discreet, and ethical
• A Born-again Christian who is compassionate and cares, with ability to foster teamwork.
• Should not be above 35 years old.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Expression of interest letter
• Updated CV (maximum 2 pages) with contact details
• 3 references
• Copies of educational qualifications
• Church recommendation
• Criminal Background Record
• Copy of National Identity card.
• Copy of Driving License Class A

Qualified female candidates and people with disability are encouraged to apply!

How to Apply

 Qualified and interested candidates should submit their application documents written in English addressed to AEE Rwanda Executive Secretary exclusively to: aeerecruitment@aeerwanda.ngo by August 13th, 2021, not later than 4:00pm Kigali time.

N.B. Only selected candidates will be contacted for tests.

Done at Kigali, August 10th, 2021.

Beatrice Umulisa

HR Manager