Job Opportunity: Agricultural Policy Manager

Gardens for Health is seeking a
dynamic and forward thinking individual to lead our growing agriculture policy
and research initiatives.

Who We Are

We are a growing non-profit
organization whose innovative approach works to bridge the gap between health
and agricultu
re. We are based in Rwanda, with an office in Boston. Our core
program works to integrate agricultural support and comprehensive health
education into the clinical treatment of malnutrition. We currently work in
partnership with 18 health centers in two districts of Rwanda. This year, we
are working directly with 2,160 families – providing them with the seeds,
knowledge, and support to prevent and overcome malnutrition.

We also work to support the
Government of Rwanda’s implementation of District Plans to Eliminate
Malnutrition, to strengthen systems to prevent malnutrition at the community
level, and to advocate for policies and programs that work to integrate
agriculture into the treatment of malnutrition. Through our partnerships
initiative, we are sharing our model and methodology with organizations in Uganda
and Burundi, who are interested in learning from and adapting our approach.

As we grow our impact, our work
is grounded in collaboration with, and a commitment to, the families and
communities with whom we partner. Our head office in Rwanda is based on a farm,
and everyday nearly 100 people come together to share a meal that reflects our
commitment to growing and eating healthy food.

Our Opportunity for You

Over the past two years our
organization has grown five-fold. Our increasing involvement in national policy
and international agriculture research initiatives has been an integral
component of that growth. Currently, we work with a range of partners,
including the Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture, the European Union, UNICEF, and
the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, to advocate for ways in
which agriculture can be a driver of health from both a policy and practical
perspective.

At the same time, our unique home
garden model and the accompanying education we provide remain a hallmark of our
health center program. We are committed to evaluating the effectiveness of our
model and its appropriateness for the communities we serve.

Our goal is to be at the front
lines of nutrition-focused home garden design, from both a policy and a
delivery perspective. We are looking for a creative, dynamic, driven, and
knowledgeable individual to help guide this work and push it forward.

As Agricultural Policy
Manager you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Represent Gardens for Health on the Ministry of
  Agriculture’s Technical Working Group and relevant Sub Working Groups
• Liaise with other government and international partners
• Collaborate with IITA, Bioversity International, and the
  Humid Tropics Project on ongoing research initiatives
• Design and oversee the implementation of agronomic
  trials on our farm including new varieties, species and practices
• Work within the community to design, implement and
  oversee trials to better understand the efficacy of our current home
  garden package and how we can shape it to be more impactful
• Contribute to evolution of our training approach and
  materials
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with other
  stakeholders, and – when appropriate – take the lead on those partnerships
• Work with GHI’s leadership team to design the vision for
  scaling our program within Rwanda and East Africa

Are you the Right Fit?

• Vision: You share our belief that growing healthy food
  can and should be a part of healthcare.
• Agricultural Experience: You have had practical
  experience in farm management or working in the field of agriculture on
  the production side.
• Experience in Research: You have experience engaging in
  formal scientific research.
• Commitment to Impact-Driven Work: You have had a track
  record of leading and growing a performance and outcomes-based project,
  enterprise, or organization.
• Leadership Experience: You have led a diverse team to
  achieve a concrete goal, and have experience managing people and helping
  them to achieve their full potential.
• Social and Emotional Intelligence: You have a
  demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with others across cultures
  and backgrounds with respect and collegiality.
• Alignment with our Core Values: Your work style is
  grounded in a sense of collaboration and mutual respect, and you operate
  from a place of compassion and empathy for your colleagues and with the
  families we serve.
• Relevant Work Experience: You have 2+ years of
  meaningful work experience in international development, tropical
  agriculture, or a related field. You preferably have experience working in
  Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Education: You have a Degree in Agriculture, preferably
  tropical agriculture or equivalent experience in research and management.
• Language acquisition: You have demonstrated experience
  for acquiring new languages. French and/or Kinyarwanda is a plus.

Your Location You will be based in Ndera, Rwanda, about
30 minutes outside of the capital city of Kigali

Your Commitment We will ask you to make a 12-month
commitment.

Compensation We will provide a modest stipend,
housing, and one round-trip flight a year

If you are ready to apply Send your resume and cover letter to careers@gardensforhealth.org
. In your letter, tell us why you are the right fit for this role. If we are
interested, we will respond within 2 weeks to set up an initial phone
interview. The end date for receiving initial resumes and cover letters will be
January 30th, 2015.

We look forward to meeting you!