Job Opportunity at CRS/Rwanda
Catholic Relief Service is seeking for
a SeniorAgriculture Officer for its program. The Senior Agriculture Officer
plays a key role in developing strategic and operational plans, coordinating,
implementing and providing technical assistance to agricultural components of
project, particularly Farmer Field Learning Schools. S/he will represent CRS
vis-à-vis MINAGRI and partners working in the area of agriculture, at a central
and decentralized level.
a SeniorAgriculture Officer for its program. The Senior Agriculture Officer
plays a key role in developing strategic and operational plans, coordinating,
implementing and providing technical assistance to agricultural components of
project, particularly Farmer Field Learning Schools. S/he will represent CRS
vis-à-vis MINAGRI and partners working in the area of agriculture, at a central
and decentralized level.
The successful candidate will at
minimum have the following Qualifications, Skills and abilities:
minimum have the following Qualifications, Skills and abilities:
- Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, or related field plus
5 years professional experience in Agriculture. - Deep
knowledge of improved agricultural techniques, including bio-intensive
agricultural techniques, fortified seeds and kitchen gardens. - Demonstrated
experience in effectively promoting improved agricultural techniques to a
variety of stakeholders. - Ability
to transfer knowledge to stakeholders with a variety of educational
backgrounds and interests through both formal and informal training. - Previous
experience working with local civil society organizations on agriculture
projects. - Demonstrated
commitment to gender-responsive programming. - Strong
leadership skills with independence and good self-initiative. - Demonstrated
ability to work in teams, to engage and motivate staff and solve
challenges in an innovative manner. - Fluency
in English and French, written and spoken, required. - Excellent
oral and written communication skills, ability to work well with people,
good judgment and commitment to CRS’ mission. - Willingness
to travel frequently to rural field sites for monitoring and training. - Advanced
computer skills – MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook - Rwandan
nationality
Disclaimer:These job
descriptions are not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of the
position.
descriptions are not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of the
position.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect
our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and
exploitation. As an equal opportunity employer, CRS will recruit, hire, train
and promote persons solely on their qualifications and abilities. We strongly
encourage women, minorities and people with disabilities to apply.
our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and
exploitation. As an equal opportunity employer, CRS will recruit, hire, train
and promote persons solely on their qualifications and abilities. We strongly
encourage women, minorities and people with disabilities to apply.
Candidates fulfilling required
conditions can collect a detailed job description at the CRS office reception
atChadel House, 3rd floor, Nyarugenge District (above the PharmacieConseil and
across from the Belgian School). Electronic applications-including a motivation
letter anda current detailed CV should be addressed to the CRS Country Manager
exclusively at CRS_RW@global.crs.organd
copy charlotte.batanage@crs.orgon or
before Thursday November 19, 2015at 5pm.Due to anticipated interest in
this post, only short-listed candidates will get feedback.
conditions can collect a detailed job description at the CRS office reception
atChadel House, 3rd floor, Nyarugenge District (above the PharmacieConseil and
across from the Belgian School). Electronic applications-including a motivation
letter anda current detailed CV should be addressed to the CRS Country Manager
exclusively at CRS_RW@global.crs.organd
copy charlotte.batanage@crs.orgon or
before Thursday November 19, 2015at 5pm.Due to anticipated interest in
this post, only short-listed candidates will get feedback.
Kigali November 6, 2015
Marie Noelle Senyana-Mottier
Country Manager
