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Description
Terms of
reference for district field agents to monitor distribution of subsidized
fertilizer and seed and assist with recovery of MINAGRI trade credit
To support the
Government of Rwanda towards competitive private markets for import and
distribution of fertilizers, IFDC/PReFER is closely working with
MINAGRI/Fertilizer Program to mo
nitor private trade in subsidized fertilizers.
Under this framework, PReFER provides technical and organizational support to
MINAGRI, including hiring and place District Field Agents in all or most
districts.
Under direct
supervision of IFDC/PReFER and MINAGRI and in close collaboration with local
Government authority, the Agent shall monitor purchases and sales of subsidized
fertilizers and seeds by traders within the district, especially agro-dealers
and distributors. The Agent will, as requested, monitor stocks of fertilizers
within warehouses owned by importers with the district.
The Agents will
provide the following services:
- Facilitate
the establishment of an efficient and reliable fertilizer distribution
system within the district, including competing agro-dealers,
distributors, and importers.
- Advise
MINAGRI and PReFER staff on opportunities to improve the fertilizer supply
chain.
- Provide
training and assistance to agro-dealers and distributors operating in
districts to use the IT system assigned by MINAGRI to report fertilizer
purchases and sales to MINAGRI.
- Monitor
fertilizer and seed retail and wholesale sales in the district.
- Monitor
bank credit to fertilizer and seed traders and to farmers for seeds and
fertilizers purchase.
- Provide
weekly and monthly as well as occasional reports as requested, summarizing
fertilizer and seed trade.
- Advise,
guide, and assist recovery of MINAGRI trade credit through credit recovery
mechanisms and initiatives at village, cell, sector and district levels.
- Monitor
retail prices, and report instances of prices for subsidized fertilizers
Exceeding ceiling prices.
- Report
evidence and rumors of fertilizer smuggling from the district to
neighboring countries.
- Liaise
with the District authorities (at all levels).
- Report
timely on challenges and difficulties encountered and suggest adequate
solutions.
- Undertake
other tasks as assigned by the IFDC/PReFER and MINAGRI.
Qualifications
and Skills
Candidates for the
position will need to meet the following requirements:
- Holder
a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance,
Accounting, Agri-business or Rural Development Studies;
- Have a
minimum of 1 year working experience. Experience in fertilizer
distribution would be an added advantage.
Competencies
The ideal candidate
should be:
- Highly
organized, creative, innovative, passionate and exploring new ideas
- Self-motivated,
results-oriented, capable to meet targets/deadlines
- Having
strong work ethic and self-management skills
- Able to
read, write and speak English, French and Kinyarwanda languages
- Able to
perform the work at the office and on field;
- Able to
adapt in a multicultural environment;
- Able to
master basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc).
How to apply
Interested qualified
candidates may submit their applications with CV, motivation letter, certified
copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and contact details
for at least three professional references. Applications should be addressed to
the IFDC PReFER Chief of Party, via email to cuwitonze@ifdc.org or be deposited at the IFDC
Rwanda Office located at KG 5 Av/13, Kamukina, Kimihurura, Gasabo District, not
later than March
25, 2014 at 16:30.
Note:
- Only
candidates qualifying for selection will be shortlisted and conducted for
interviews:
- Female
candidates with the above profile are strongly encouraged to apply.
Approved by
David
Gisselquist,
PReFER Chief
of Party