Agricultural
Mechanization Specialist – FTF Rwanda SFAN
Mechanization Specialist – FTF Rwanda SFAN
About
CNFA:
CNFA:
CNFA
is a not-for-profit international agricultural development organization
headquartered in Washington, D.C. and dedicated to increasing rural incomes by
empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing
household-level food security and nutrition through improved agricultural
practices, introduction of new varieties, diversificatio
is a not-for-profit international agricultural development organization
headquartered in Washington, D.C. and dedicated to increasing rural incomes by
empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing
household-level food security and nutrition through improved agricultural
practices, introduction of new varieties, diversificatio
n of crop production,
food preservation and storage, development of farmer-based organizations, and
strengthened linkages to markets. CNFA has a successful track record of
implementing agricultural development programs in 43 countries.
Brief
Project Overview:
Project Overview:
The
USAID/Rwanda Feed the Future Sustainable Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition
(SFAN) Activity, will link agriculture productivity with sustainable management
of natural resources through integrated soil fertility and water management to
improve the nutrition outcome of agriculture investments. The activity will be
implemented through the integrated approach of climate smart agriculture (CSA)
to improve the resilience of the national farming and food systems. Moreover,
as the majority of the agricultural population is made of women, and women are
among the most vulnerable groups, this activity is being designed with an emphasis
on ensuring women have access to and control over agricultural resources and
that proposed interventions take into considerations issues raised in the
gender analysis.
USAID/Rwanda Feed the Future Sustainable Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition
(SFAN) Activity, will link agriculture productivity with sustainable management
of natural resources through integrated soil fertility and water management to
improve the nutrition outcome of agriculture investments. The activity will be
implemented through the integrated approach of climate smart agriculture (CSA)
to improve the resilience of the national farming and food systems. Moreover,
as the majority of the agricultural population is made of women, and women are
among the most vulnerable groups, this activity is being designed with an emphasis
on ensuring women have access to and control over agricultural resources and
that proposed interventions take into considerations issues raised in the
gender analysis.
CNFA
is currently seeking applicant’s foranAgricultural Mechanization Specialist.
is currently seeking applicant’s foranAgricultural Mechanization Specialist.
The
Ideal Candidate’s Experience:
Ideal Candidate’s Experience:
- 5+
years of experience in agriculturalmechanization is required, experience
in private sector work is preferred; - Experience
working on USAID-funded or other international donor-funded projects is
preferred; - Bachelor’s
degree in related field is required, Master’s degree is preferred; - Experience
working in Rwanda is highly preferred; - Strong
verbal and written skills in English and French are required; Knowledge of
Kinyarwanda is an asset.
Women
and Rwandan Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
and Rwandan Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants
must send their CV and cover letter to jobs@cnfa.org
with “Rwanda FTF SFAN- Agricultural Mechanization Specialist” in the
subject line. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Deadline for submission is September 30, 2016.
must send their CV and cover letter to jobs@cnfa.org
with “Rwanda FTF SFAN- Agricultural Mechanization Specialist” in the
subject line. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Deadline for submission is September 30, 2016.
