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.
seeking a dynamic and forward thinking individual to lead our growing
agriculture policy and research initiatives.
We are a
growing non-profit organization whose innovative approach works to bridge the
gap between health and agriculture. 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.
growing non-profit organization whose innovative approach works to bridge the
gap between health and agriculture. 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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:
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?
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
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.
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
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.
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!
forward to meeting you!
