Feed
the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
Regional Manager
the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
Regional Manager
CNFA
CNFA
is a US-based nonprofit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to
stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods in the developing world
by empowering the private sector through five core capabilities: (1)
Productivity, Food Security and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm Servic
is a US-based nonprofit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to
stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods in the developing world
by empowering the private sector through five core capabilities: (1)
Productivity, Food Security and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm Servic
es;
(3) Economic Resilience and Rapid Recovery; (4) Value Chain Development; and
(5) Volunteer Technical Assistance. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing
household-level food security and nutrition through improved agricultural
practices, introduction of new varieties, diversification of crop production,
food preservation and storage, development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs)
and strengthened linkages to markets.
Program
Description Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
Description Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
The
primary objective of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze activity is to
sustainably increase smallholders farmers income, improve nutritional status of
Rwandan women and children, and increase the resilience of the agriculture and
food systems to the changing climate.
primary objective of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze activity is to
sustainably increase smallholders farmers income, improve nutritional status of
Rwandan women and children, and increase the resilience of the agriculture and
food systems to the changing climate.
Position
Description
Description
Reporting
to Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Senior agronomist, the Regional Manager will
assist the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Senior agronomist to coordinate
managing the District teams and coordination of subcontractors. He/she will be
responsible of overseeing all interventions of Feed the future Rwanda Hinga
Weze in assigned Districts.
to Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Senior agronomist, the Regional Manager will
assist the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Senior agronomist to coordinate
managing the District teams and coordination of subcontractors. He/she will be
responsible of overseeing all interventions of Feed the future Rwanda Hinga
Weze in assigned Districts.
Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
- Manage
and oversee the technical implementation of Hinga Weze activities in
targeted Districts - Assure
that project activities align with the project implementation plans and
calendar; - Collaborate
with district authorities and other stakeholders for smooth implementation
of Feed the future Rwanda Hinga Weze, - Assist
the DCOP/Senior Agronomist with the coordination of subcontractors - Represent
Hinga Weze in meetings with agricultural productivity, market development,
nutrition and implementing partners. - Support
and technically help Hinga Weze District Managers and make sure they are
following Hinga Weze guidelines for implementation of activities and - Organize
following up projects partners’ sites where Hinga Weze activities are
being implemented on regular basis. - Establish
schedules for Hinga Weze District Managers and monitor implementation of
activities. - In
collaboration with Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, the Regional
manager should critically analyze reports of Hinga Weze District Managers
staff to ensure that they are meeting quality standards and contributing
to achieving Hinga Weze objectives. - Prepare
and consolidate the weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Qualifications
- Rwandan
citizen with at least bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agriculture
economics and agribusiness, crop production, rural development, business
management and others related fields. - 5
years of experience in agricultural development, program evaluation,
agricultural extension, and advising local government officials on
agriculture project development, program implementation, agriculture
extension, and integration of nutrition-sensitive agriculture and pro-poor
finance into agricultural policy in Rwanda; - Experience
in collaborating with districts and local organizations - At
least five years of experience in international NGOs, with at least 3
years’ experience in managerial positions. - Experience
working with USAID funded programs is an added advantage. - Experience
in leadership, community mobilization, extension, management skills. - Demonstrated
ability to interact and communicate with wide range of stakeholders both
verbally and in writing; - Effective
collaboration; willingness to innovate and ability to think
systematically; - Proven
experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining
quality of deliverables within deadlines; - Active
participation to the planning process, consolidating all District working
plans. - Shall
He/She be part of the grant selection committee - Capable
to work under pressure. - Excellent
communication skills with a good command of English and Kinyarwanda,
Knowledge of French are an added advantage. - Use
of Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point.
Job
location
location
- The
Regional Manager will be based at Kigali but with frequent travel to the
Districts.
How
to apply
to apply
Applicants
must apply through the following link with “Rwanda FTF Hinga Weze – Regional
Manager” in the subject line: https://jobs.lever.co/cnfa.org/8803ee58-38d1-4aa1-be0a-5f92e53485de
must apply through the following link with “Rwanda FTF Hinga Weze – Regional
Manager” in the subject line: https://jobs.lever.co/cnfa.org/8803ee58-38d1-4aa1-be0a-5f92e53485de
Applications
will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline for submission is
October 11th, 2017.
will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline for submission is
October 11th, 2017.