Agribusiness Specialist job at Commercializationm De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project
JOB DETAILS:
Agribusiness Specialist
Job Description
Overall Function of the Position
Reporting to Senior Value-Chain Development Specialist, the Agribusiness specialist will be responsible for:
Support the implementation of agribusiness development initiatives within the department;
Facilitate forward and backward linkages in the value chain to ensure sustainable business development;
Support production of business-related training materials;
Participate in the mapping and the selection of commodity chain;
Support the development and implementation of comprehensive action plans for selected commodity chain actors;
Facilitate the value chain actor’s platforms in the project site;
Monitor the implementation of the joint action plan of the key players within a chain;
Identify needs for capacity building of organizations of small farmers and rural micro enterprise development sectors in the process of value chain development;
Coordinate the collection and analysis of data for monitoring and evaluation of the project, particularly regarding business plans and action plan;
Strengthen the capacity of the district to coordinate and monitor the activities of value chain development
The agent will also be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with national
Stakeholders, including:
The umbrella organizations and national networks of key actors in selected sectors in order to facilitate the needed support and speed up the implementation of action plans;
The public sector, private service providers and / or non-profit capacity building of farmer organizations and rural enterprises, such as to enable them to engage in the development of commodity chain and commercial activities.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
5 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Soil and Environment Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Sociology
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering
5 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Soil and Environmental Management
5 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science
5 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources Management
5 Years of relevant experience
Competency 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
Agribusiness Specialist
Job Description
Overall Function of the Position
Reporting to Senior Value-Chain Development Specialist, the Agribusiness specialist will be responsible for:
Support the implementation of agribusiness development initiatives within the department;
Facilitate forward and backward linkages in the value chain to ensure sustainable business development;
Support production of business-related training materials;
Participate in the mapping and the selection of commodity chain;
Support the development and implementation of comprehensive action plans for selected commodity chain actors;
Facilitate the value chain actor’s platforms in the project site;
Monitor the implementation of the joint action plan of the key players within a chain;
Identify needs for capacity building of organizations of small farmers and rural micro enterprise development sectors in the process of value chain development;
Coordinate the collection and analysis of data for monitoring and evaluation of the project, particularly regarding business plans and action plan;
Strengthen the capacity of the district to coordinate and monitor the activities of value chain development
The agent will also be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with national
Stakeholders, including:
The umbrella organizations and national networks of key actors in selected sectors in order to facilitate the needed support and speed up the implementation of action plans;
The public sector, private service providers and / or non-profit capacity building of farmer organizations and rural enterprises, such as to enable them to engage in the development of commodity chain and commercial activities.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
5 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Soil and Environment Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Sociology
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering
5 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Soil and Environmental Management
5 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science
5 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources Management
5 Years of relevant experience
Competency 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
JOB DETAILS:
Credit Officer in charge of Management of Agriculture loans
BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment and more.
BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular position
Position: Credit Officer in charge of Management of Agriculture loans
Gender: Only female candidates are encouraged to apply
Job location: Out of Kigali
Gross salary: Rwf 211,150. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.
Major Duties and responsibilities:
• collaborate with the Branch Manager to propose the financing strategy for the agricultural sector and define the objectives to be achieved
• Identify and mobilize potential customers for agricultural loans
• Promote agricultural credit products to farmers in the area of intervention of BRAC RWANDA
• Identify and recommend to BRAC RWANDA bankable agricultural projects including the financing of value chains and other financing needs in agriculture
• Estimate the financing and investment needed in agriculture,
• Analyze agricultural credit files and prepare recommendations to the credit committee
• Offer agricultural credit products with reference to the country's agricultural policy
• Ensure the quality of the agricultural loan portfolio
• Work closely with the Branch Manager to ensure that agricultural credits are well managed in quality and quantity
• Periodically report on the agricultural loan portfolio
• Do any other task requested by the line manager
• Read, understand, practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
Knowledge, Skill & Competence
• Fluency in English is required (speaking, reading and writing)
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, Accounting software/ERP
• Familiarity with value chain refinancing
• Knowledge of the agricultural sector of Rwanda
Educational Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in agronomic sciences or agricultural finance
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:
Credit Officer in charge of Management of Agriculture loans
BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment and more.
BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular position
Position: Credit Officer in charge of Management of Agriculture loans
Gender: Only female candidates are encouraged to apply
Job location: Out of Kigali
Gross salary: Rwf 211,150. Other benefits will be as per organizational Policy.
Major Duties and responsibilities:
• collaborate with the Branch Manager to propose the financing strategy for the agricultural sector and define the objectives to be achieved
• Identify and mobilize potential customers for agricultural loans
• Promote agricultural credit products to farmers in the area of intervention of BRAC RWANDA
• Identify and recommend to BRAC RWANDA bankable agricultural projects including the financing of value chains and other financing needs in agriculture
• Estimate the financing and investment needed in agriculture,
• Analyze agricultural credit files and prepare recommendations to the credit committee
• Offer agricultural credit products with reference to the country's agricultural policy
• Ensure the quality of the agricultural loan portfolio
• Work closely with the Branch Manager to ensure that agricultural credits are well managed in quality and quantity
• Periodically report on the agricultural loan portfolio
• Do any other task requested by the line manager
• Read, understand, practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
Knowledge, Skill & Competence
• Fluency in English is required (speaking, reading and writing)
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, Accounting software/ERP
• Familiarity with value chain refinancing
• Knowledge of the agricultural sector of Rwanda
Educational Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in agronomic sciences or agricultural finance
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:
JOB DETAILS:
Agronomist
Gako Meat Company Ltd is investing in an integrated beef farming project on a consolidated pastureland of 6,000 ha located in the Bugesera district, some 100 kilometers from the Capital city of Kigali. This site is well suited for beef farming and is developed with the infrastructure necessary for a large-scale beef production
The Gako Meat company is investing in three investment streams:
1. Investment in beef cattle production on the 6,000 ha to upgrade the carrying capacity of the land to produce a substantially greater number of beef cattle for local markets, processing, and export. This includes an intensive breeding program that is designed to create a breeding stock that would help the company to build a competitive commercial beef cattle breed and a feedlot.
2. Investment in the meat processing facility which will serve as the flagship model for value-added meat production in Rwanda; based on international best practices, to provide high-quality branded meat products for regional export markets throughout Africa and other parts of the world.
3. Investment in irrigation to produce enough feed for the animals in feedlots and in the farm
To achieve the above objectives; Gako Meat Company Ltd is seeking to hire new employees in the following key positions:
Job Purpose
Agronomists will play a leading role in crop and forage production to sustain beef farming and other business activities in the company. They will develop best farming practices and solutions through observation, testing, and problem-solving. They will be responsible for the utilization of a variety of equipment, products, and methods to improve farming outputs by testing and solving aspects of farming conditions, such as water, soil, pests, and crops.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, and improving crop yield.
• Developing planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Assisting the company in planning and executing farming activities against clear budgets;
• Develop a suitable cropping calendar that meets the soil, water, and market needs;
• Monitor the use of clear pest and disease management tools;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, seasonal and annual plans and reports on crop production and profitability
• Conduct experiments to increase soil fertility and develop the best methods for increasing crop productivity and quality
• Planning and Solving problems related to planting, harvesting, storage, and distribution of crops and forages produced
• Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
• Assisting with the plant and seeds sourcing, testing, and selection.
• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, crops, yields, and test results.
• Generating regular reports and presenting findings to management, or other interested parties.
• Conducting research and advising the company on topics such as crop rotation patterns, pesticide use, and new farming techniques
• Conducting experiments on crop growth rates to determine optimal planting times
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Desired skills and qualifications
• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, agriculture, Crop science, or another related field.
• Two years of experience in the field of agronomy including soil management, crop development, good analytical skills,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.
• Proficient in MS office (Ms word, Ms. Excel, Ms. Power point,);
• Management skills and Team working qualities
• Strong research, decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
• Category A driving license is required
Agronomist
Gako Meat Company Ltd is investing in an integrated beef farming project on a consolidated pastureland of 6,000 ha located in the Bugesera district, some 100 kilometers from the Capital city of Kigali. This site is well suited for beef farming and is developed with the infrastructure necessary for a large-scale beef production
The Gako Meat company is investing in three investment streams:
1. Investment in beef cattle production on the 6,000 ha to upgrade the carrying capacity of the land to produce a substantially greater number of beef cattle for local markets, processing, and export. This includes an intensive breeding program that is designed to create a breeding stock that would help the company to build a competitive commercial beef cattle breed and a feedlot.
2. Investment in the meat processing facility which will serve as the flagship model for value-added meat production in Rwanda; based on international best practices, to provide high-quality branded meat products for regional export markets throughout Africa and other parts of the world.
3. Investment in irrigation to produce enough feed for the animals in feedlots and in the farm
To achieve the above objectives; Gako Meat Company Ltd is seeking to hire new employees in the following key positions:
Job Purpose
Agronomists will play a leading role in crop and forage production to sustain beef farming and other business activities in the company. They will develop best farming practices and solutions through observation, testing, and problem-solving. They will be responsible for the utilization of a variety of equipment, products, and methods to improve farming outputs by testing and solving aspects of farming conditions, such as water, soil, pests, and crops.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, and improving crop yield.
• Developing planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Assisting the company in planning and executing farming activities against clear budgets;
• Develop a suitable cropping calendar that meets the soil, water, and market needs;
• Monitor the use of clear pest and disease management tools;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, seasonal and annual plans and reports on crop production and profitability
• Conduct experiments to increase soil fertility and develop the best methods for increasing crop productivity and quality
• Planning and Solving problems related to planting, harvesting, storage, and distribution of crops and forages produced
• Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
• Assisting with the plant and seeds sourcing, testing, and selection.
• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, crops, yields, and test results.
• Generating regular reports and presenting findings to management, or other interested parties.
• Conducting research and advising the company on topics such as crop rotation patterns, pesticide use, and new farming techniques
• Conducting experiments on crop growth rates to determine optimal planting times
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Desired skills and qualifications
• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, agriculture, Crop science, or another related field.
• Two years of experience in the field of agronomy including soil management, crop development, good analytical skills,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.
• Proficient in MS office (Ms word, Ms. Excel, Ms. Power point,);
• Management skills and Team working qualities
• Strong research, decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
• Category A driving license is required