JOB
OPPORTUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
Market
Facilitator
Facilitator
World
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.
Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian
organization implementing development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.
World
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced
national for the position of Market Facilitator.
Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced
national for the position of Market Facilitator.
The position will be
based in various locations in Rutsiro District and reporting to the Project
Coordinator
Purpose
of the position:
of the position:
The
Market Facilitator will facilitate the implementation of the Mukura Zero Hunger
Project and securing the community’s Future activities within the selected Area
Programs in collaboration with partners and to ensure the Smallholder Farmers
and Entrepreneurs achieve results according to the requirements of the project.
Market Facilitator will facilitate the implementation of the Mukura Zero Hunger
Project and securing the community’s Future activities within the selected Area
Programs in collaboration with partners and to ensure the Smallholder Farmers
and Entrepreneurs achieve results according to the requirements of the project.
Communicate
World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that
is an example to others.
World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that
is an example to others.
The
major responsibilities include:
major responsibilities include:
- Provide
mentoring and coaching to producers and producer groups to build local
capacity for understanding and connecting with markets; Participate in
regular market research, market monitoring, market trends and market
information feedback for various commodities - Design
and supervise implementation marketing strategies for various market
segments, countries and selected agricultural products; Plan, organize,
participate and facilitate market and trade meetings in the country - Prepare
trade / private sector partnership agreements, Establish market
partnerships with various levels of markets ranging from traditional
markets, medium and large scale agri-processing companies;
·
Facilitate the formation of Commercial Villages and the implementation of
Market Driven Agriculture Investment Programmer (MDAIP)
Facilitate the formation of Commercial Villages and the implementation of
Market Driven Agriculture Investment Programmer (MDAIP)
·
Ensure quality in the roll out of the Savings group (VSLA) model and oversee,
guide and provide technical support to VSLA Field Officers
Ensure quality in the roll out of the Savings group (VSLA) model and oversee,
guide and provide technical support to VSLA Field Officers
·
Ensure tracking of VSLA group performance through the SAVIX MIS system in
collaboration with the national office MIS officer/Administrator
Ensure tracking of VSLA group performance through the SAVIX MIS system in
collaboration with the national office MIS officer/Administrator
·
Mobilization of producers into groups and conducting trainings to build their
capacities on group management, financial literacy, basic market skills, value
chain innovation, NRM and production skills; and facilitate smallholder farmers
to access VFC financial services
Mobilization of producers into groups and conducting trainings to build their
capacities on group management, financial literacy, basic market skills, value
chain innovation, NRM and production skills; and facilitate smallholder farmers
to access VFC financial services
·
Working with relevant partners, develop/create market information systems and
sensitize producer groups on how to utilize information to facilitate marketing
as well as leveraging ICT4 Agriculture (ICT4 Ag)
Working with relevant partners, develop/create market information systems and
sensitize producer groups on how to utilize information to facilitate marketing
as well as leveraging ICT4 Agriculture (ICT4 Ag)
·
Effectively document all information related to project successes and best
practices, create a bank of pictures, videos, and most significant change
stories on the project in the selected ADP, and document and report initial
market assessment findings.
Effectively document all information related to project successes and best
practices, create a bank of pictures, videos, and most significant change
stories on the project in the selected ADP, and document and report initial
market assessment findings.
- Identify
and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with
partners and other stakeholders in implementation as well as ensure that
the Project activities are integrated or synchronized with ongoing ADP and
Securing Rwanda’s Future interventions so as to ensure sustainability and
avoid duplication.
Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
o
The Market Facilitators should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing,
Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Agribusiness, Social Work,
Agriculture, or Animal Science with strong experience of Value Chain
Development and VSLA.
The Market Facilitators should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing,
Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Agribusiness, Social Work,
Agriculture, or Animal Science with strong experience of Value Chain
Development and VSLA.
o
Preferred – Knowledge of life skills development for youth.
Preferred – Knowledge of life skills development for youth.
o
Fluency in Kinyarwanda & English.
Fluency in Kinyarwanda & English.
- Three
or more years experience in market led agriculture, agri-business, value
chain development project, or marketing. - Demonstrated
experience in market assessment, market analysis, market research or
closely related role. - Previous
experience in research design and implementation experience. - Strong
experience in networking, community mobilization, and facilitation. - Report
writing experience. - Demonstrated
experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of market development projects. - Commitment
to implementing WV’s vision and mission at all levels and in all aspects
of the project. - Relevant
teamwork experience and good interpersonal skills.
o
Mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Should
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
If
this is your first time applying online via the World Vision
International careers website, you will need to register an account along with
your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
this is your first time applying online via the World Vision
International careers website, you will need to register an account along with
your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
All
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email will NOT be considered.
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email will NOT be considered.
In
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications
will be accepted through this email)
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications
will be accepted through this email)
The
closing date for submission of applications is 21st July 2016; no late
applications will be accepted
closing date for submission of applications is 21st July 2016; no late
applications will be accepted
As
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks
a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of
children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working
with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all
applicable background checks, including criminal record checks