Are you interested in joining an organisation with
a long term commitment to fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a
challenging environment and develop an international career focused on
demonstrating shared core values that achieve results?
a long term commitment to fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a
challenging environment and develop an international career focused on
demonstrating shared core values that achieve results?
SNV Rwanda is looking for a: Senior Agri-business Advisor
Duty station: Kigali,
Rwanda
Rwanda
(International contract)
SNV is an international not-for-profit development
organisation working in over 30 developing countries for more than 40 years.
SNV has been working in Rwanda since 1980 and is active in all of SNV’s three
sectors (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Renewable Energy and Agriculture).
organisation working in over 30 developing countries for more than 40 years.
SNV has been working in Rwanda since 1980 and is active in all of SNV’s three
sectors (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Renewable Energy and Agriculture).
In Rwanda, agriculture is the dominant economic
activity and remains the main source of employment for about 80% of the
population and accounts for about 45% of exports. As such it is a key entry
point for increasing growth and reducing poverty in the country.
Commercialisation and use of technology are seen as key strategies to further
develop the sector, while the Government of Rwanda considers cooperative
development as a key component of the sector development.
activity and remains the main source of employment for about 80% of the
population and accounts for about 45% of exports. As such it is a key entry
point for increasing growth and reducing poverty in the country.
Commercialisation and use of technology are seen as key strategies to further
develop the sector, while the Government of Rwanda considers cooperative
development as a key component of the sector development.
In the Agriculture sector, we focus on Value Chain
Development in the three sub-sectors of Coffee, Dairy and Beekeeping. We build
on existing knowledge; experience and our track record in value chain
development to stimulate pro-poor growth, unlock resources and create wealth in
an inclusive way whilst ensuring good governance practices
Development in the three sub-sectors of Coffee, Dairy and Beekeeping. We build
on existing knowledge; experience and our track record in value chain
development to stimulate pro-poor growth, unlock resources and create wealth in
an inclusive way whilst ensuring good governance practices
SNV Rwanda is looking for a highly qualified and
experienced candidate responsible for increasing income, food security and
employment at producer level in the Coffee, Dairy, and Beekeeping sectors and
possibly in other sub-sectors for future consideration.
experienced candidate responsible for increasing income, food security and
employment at producer level in the Coffee, Dairy, and Beekeeping sectors and
possibly in other sub-sectors for future consideration.
Responsibilities
- Further fine tune, with respect to selected
value chains, the existing VCD conceptual implementation framework and
promote continuous knowledge development within the SNV country team,
together with development partners and LCBs and with VCD practitioners. - Coordinate VCD activities in assigned
programmes and give guidance to the team and on the implementation of the
SNV VCD approach through the provision of capacity development services to
the actors in the VC and those working in the enabling environment and by
facilitating result oriented change and multi stake holder processes. - Project acquisition, and the development of
proposals for external funding and lead the discussions and negotiations
with potential donors and development partners. - Develop and maintain a network with key
donors, key development practitioners, key Government officials and key
private sector development actors. - Ensure documentation of the knowledge
developed and the experiences/achieved results in the advisory practice
and the practice of our clients. - Ensure there is up to date information about
market developments in the selected value chains and an on-going analysis
of trends in these value chains: identify, together with all relevant
stakeholders and through a participatory process. - Promote a ‘Governance for Empowerment’ (GfE)
approach and pro-actively develop modalities to increase the opportunities
for women to be actively involved in market activities as well as to
increase their participation in decision making processes within the
selected value chains.
Candidate Profile:
- Education: Master’s Degree in economics,
agricultural economics, agribusiness, business administration,
international trade or any Agriculture related discipline. - Minimum 8 years professional work experience,
including international experience as advisor in agricultural value chain
development preferably in East and Central Africa. - Strong (cutting edge) knowledge of
agricultural sub-sector / value chain analysis. Knowledge of clustering
and the approach of systemic competitiveness in value chains and/or local
economic development and/or other relevant private sector development
methodologies
Extensive experience in Inclusive Business Development. - Proven track record in acquisition, proposal
development and mobilizing of resources. - Experience in working with private sector
(medium and large companies) in Agri-Business. - Demonstrated project management skills.
- Experience in leading a team of advisors,
ability to coordinate advisors across borders. - Experience in writing practice-based knowledge
documents. - Knowledge of gender concepts and promotion of
women entrepreneurship. - Proficient in English, and preferably working
knowledge of French
Description of duty station: Kigali
Medical facilities: Good, there are a number of private clinics in Kigali
Educational facilities: There is a Belgium primary and secondary school as well as an American
primary and secondary schools
primary and secondary schools
Security situation: Good
Accessibility: Good. 1
hour flight from Nairobi and there are several daily international flights to
and from Kigali
hour flight from Nairobi and there are several daily international flights to
and from Kigali
Communication: Very good
Contract period: 2 years
with possibility of extension
with possibility of extension
Desired start date: August 2013
More information about SNV
SNV is an international not-for-profit development
organisation. We believe that no-one should have to live in poverty and that
all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable
development.
organisation. We believe that no-one should have to live in poverty and that
all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable
development.
Starting out in the Netherlands more than 40 years
ago, we now work in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide. Our global team
of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip
communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and
connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic
services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own
development.
ago, we now work in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide. Our global team
of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip
communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and
connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic
services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own
development.
By sharing our specialist expertise in Agriculture,
Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving
some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local
solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.
Renewable Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, we contribute to solving
some of the leading problems facing the world today – helping to find local
solutions to global challenges and sowing the seeds of lasting change.
SNV aims to make a lasting difference in the lives
of 40 million people living in poverty over the period 2011-2015.
of 40 million people living in poverty over the period 2011-2015.
For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org
How to apply:
Please apply by clicking on http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/327817 and
completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before 28 June
2013.
completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before 28 June
2013.
