Terms
of reference for district field agents to monitor distribution of subsidized
fertilizer and seed and assist with recovery of MINAGRI trade credit
of reference for district field agents to monitor distribution of subsidized
fertilizer and seed and assist with recovery of MINAGRI trade credit
To
support the Government of Rwanda towards competitive private markets for import
and distribution of fertilizers, IFDC/PReFER is closely working with
MINAGRI/Fertilizer Program to monitor private trade in subsidized fertilizers.
Under this framework, PReFER provides technical and organizational support to
MINAGRI, including hiring and place District Field Agents in all or most
districts.
support the Government of Rwanda towards competitive private markets for import
and distribution of fertilizers, IFDC/PReFER is closely working with
MINAGRI/Fertilizer Program to monitor private trade in subsidized fertilizers.
Under this framework, PReFER provides technical and organizational support to
MINAGRI, including hiring and place District Field Agents in all or most
districts.
Under
direct supervision of IFDC/PReFER and MINAGRI and in close collaboration with
local Government authority, the Agent shall monitor purchases and sales of
subsidized fertilizers and seeds by t
direct supervision of IFDC/PReFER and MINAGRI and in close collaboration with
local Government authority, the Agent shall monitor purchases and sales of
subsidized fertilizers and seeds by t
raders within the district, especially
agro-dealers and distributors. The Agent will, as requested, monitor stocks of
fertilizers within warehouses owned by importers with the district.
The
Agents will provide the following services:
Agents will provide the following services:
- Facilitate
the establishment of an efficient and reliable fertilizer distribution
system within the district, including competing agro-dealers,
distributors, and importers. - Advise
MINAGRI and PReFER staff on opportunities to improve the fertilizer supply
chain. - Provide
training and assistance to agro-dealers and distributors operating in
districts to use the IT system assigned by MINAGRI to report fertilizer
purchases and sales to MINAGRI. - Monitor
fertilizer and seed retail and wholesale sales in the district. - Monitor
bank credit to fertilizer and seed traders and to farmers for seeds and
fertilizers purchase. - Provide
weekly and monthly as well as occasional reports as requested, summarizing
fertilizer and seed trade. - Advise,
guide, and assist recovery of MINAGRI trade credit through credit recovery
mechanisms and initiatives at village, cell, sector and district levels. - Monitor
retail prices, and report instances of prices for subsidized fertilizers
Exceeding ceiling prices. - Report
evidence and rumors of fertilizer smuggling from the district to
neighboring countries. - Liaise
with the District authorities (at all levels). - Report
timely on challenges and difficulties encountered and suggest adequate
solutions. - Undertake
other tasks as assigned by the IFDC/PReFER and MINAGRI.
Qualifications
and Skills
and Skills
Candidates
for the position will need to meet the following requirements:
for the position will need to meet the following requirements:
- Holder
a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance,
Accounting, Agri-business or Rural Development Studies; - Have
a minimum of 1 year working experience. Experience in fertilizer
distribution would be an added advantage.
Competencies
The
ideal candidate should be:
ideal candidate should be:
- Highly
organized, creative, innovative, passionate and exploring new ideas - Self-motivated,
results-oriented, capable to meet targets/deadlines - Having
strong work ethic and self-management skills - Able
to read, write and speak English, French and Kinyarwanda languages - Able
to perform the work at the office and on field; - Able
to adapt in a multicultural environment; - Able
to master basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc).
How
to apply
to apply
Interested
qualified candidates may submit their applications with CV, motivation letter,
certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and
contact details for at least three professional references. Applications should
be addressed to the IFDC PReFER Chief of Party, via email to cuwitonze@ifdc.org or be deposited at the IFDC
Rwanda Office located at KG 5 Av/13, Kamukina, Kimihurura, Gasabo District, not
later than March 25, 2014 at 16:30.
qualified candidates may submit their applications with CV, motivation letter,
certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and
contact details for at least three professional references. Applications should
be addressed to the IFDC PReFER Chief of Party, via email to cuwitonze@ifdc.org or be deposited at the IFDC
Rwanda Office located at KG 5 Av/13, Kamukina, Kimihurura, Gasabo District, not
later than March 25, 2014 at 16:30.
Note:
- Only
candidates qualifying for selection will be shortlisted and conducted for
interviews: - Female
candidates with the above profile are strongly encouraged to apply.
Approved
by David Gisselquist
by David Gisselquist