Opportunity
Type:
Full-Time Job
Type:
Full-Time Job
Connexus
| www.connexuscorporation.com
| www.connexuscorporation.com
Location:
Kigali,
Rwanda
Kigali,
Rwanda
About
the Organization:
the Organization:
Connexus
Corporation is an international development consulting firm that provides
consulting services in the areas of fina
nce and enterprise development.
Connexus’ mission is to provide high quality global consulting services to
transform international development and build local capacity. Connexus is an
equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Corporation is an international development consulting firm that provides
consulting services in the areas of fina
nce and enterprise development.
Connexus’ mission is to provide high quality global consulting services to
transform international development and build local capacity. Connexus is an
equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
About
the Job:
the Job:
Connexus
is seeking a Local Agricultural Policy Specialist for Nguriza Nshore, an
anticipated USAID-funded project, which aims to facilitate the emergence of a
dynamic off-farm sector that can generate greater employment at a higher wage
for the broad majority of Rwandans who are currently engaged in subsistence
agriculture and other marginal economic activities. The Local Agricultural
Policy Specialist will support the Chief of Party in coordinating with
government stakeholders and agricultural value chain actors to support the
following objectives: 1) expand capacity of the financial sector to accurately
assess risk and return of small and medium agribusinesses; 2) increase the
reach and capacity of entrepreneurship and business development support
organizations; 3) increase private and commercial investment in small and
medium agribusinesses; 4) create a conducive enabling environment and operating
policy environment for the expansion of small and medium agribusinesses, as
well as reduce barriers to entry for new financial institutions and investment
flows.
is seeking a Local Agricultural Policy Specialist for Nguriza Nshore, an
anticipated USAID-funded project, which aims to facilitate the emergence of a
dynamic off-farm sector that can generate greater employment at a higher wage
for the broad majority of Rwandans who are currently engaged in subsistence
agriculture and other marginal economic activities. The Local Agricultural
Policy Specialist will support the Chief of Party in coordinating with
government stakeholders and agricultural value chain actors to support the
following objectives: 1) expand capacity of the financial sector to accurately
assess risk and return of small and medium agribusinesses; 2) increase the
reach and capacity of entrepreneurship and business development support
organizations; 3) increase private and commercial investment in small and
medium agribusinesses; 4) create a conducive enabling environment and operating
policy environment for the expansion of small and medium agribusinesses, as
well as reduce barriers to entry for new financial institutions and investment
flows.
Tasks
and Responsibilities:
and Responsibilities:
- Support
the Chief of Party in programmatic and technical oversight, monitoring and
evaluation, especially related to creating an enabling environment for the
expansion of small and medium agribusinesses. - In
tandem with the Chief of Party, act as liaison between USAID/Rwanda,
government counterparts, project staff, home office management, project
stakeholders, and other ongoing projects. - Support
the annual work plan development process and monitor deliverables
according to that plan and scopes of work, and prepare quarterly reports - Oversee
the work of international technical specialists working to improve the
enabling environment and operating policy environment for the expansion of
small and medium agribusinesses, and reduce the barriers to entry for new
financial institutions and investments.
Qualifications:
- Master’s
degree in business, public affairs, agriculture, economics, or related
field, and 5-7 year relevant experience. - Experience
in implementing programs related to off-farm activities, and especially
aimed at increasing access to investment in agribusiness small and medium
enterprises (SMEs). - Experience
implementing agricultural and/or SME development programs with policy
components. - Prior
experience in management position, preferably on an international
development project. - Demonstrated
ability to work collaboratively with public and private sector partners
and stakeholders, including donors and government officials. - Demonstrated
success in achieving policy outcomes, ideally at a national level. - Excellent
written communication skills, including ability to produce high-quality
project reports required. - Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda required, French desired.
Deadline: Nov. 30, 2017
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
Interested
candidates can send their resume and cover letter to careers@connexus.email with “Local Ag Policy Specialist –
Nguriza Nshore” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
candidates can send their resume and cover letter to careers@connexus.email with “Local Ag Policy Specialist –
Nguriza Nshore” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
