Mechanization
Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources
(MINAGRI)
Introduction
Rwanda is seeking to rationally exploit its soil and water resources as a
mechanism to transform and modernize agriculture. As such, the Ministry of
Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) through its Task Force for
Irrigation and Mechanization has embarked in construction of irrigation
infrastructures within the country and is putting an emphasis on ensuring
sustainable management and valorization of irrigation schemes that are being
developed.
In irrigation schemes, Water Users Association (WUA) and farmer cooperative
are two complementary independent organizations working together for
sustainable management and valorization of the scheme. The WUA is in charge of
operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructures, while the farmer
cooperative focuses on production and marketing aspects. However, the success
of each organization will depend on how well the other organization fulfils its
mandate.
Job Description
The Specialist in cooperative development is being recruited by Irrigation
and Mechanization Task Force with the following tasks:
- Promote
the creation of farmer cooperatives in all irrigation schemes developed
within the country; - Assist the
created farmer cooperatives in their registration process; - Provide
advices to farmer cooperatives in order to improve their management
performance; - Develop
training materials for farmer cooperatives members and committees; - Plan and
implement training programs for farmer cooperatives operating in
irrigation schemes; - Provide
advices to farmer cooperatives in order to improve agricultural production
in irrigation schemes and to market their products at good prices; - Assist
farmer cooperatives to develop and implement their business plan; - Maintain
effective and smooth working relationship with different institutions and
agencies working in promotion of agricultural cooperatives in Rwanda; - Promote a
good understanding and collaboration between Cooperatives and Water users
associations operating in the same scheme; - Encourage
farmer cooperatives to use agricultural equipment and inputs (tractors,
fertilizer, seeds, etc.) to increase their production; - Keep
records and timely report to Irrigation and Mechanization Task Force.
Profile
The profile of the Specialist in Cooperative Development would be:
- At least a
Bachelors Degree in Social Science, Rural Development, Business
Administration, Management, Agronomy, or Development Studies. - At least
three (3) years relevant work experience, preferably with associations or
cooperative organizations; - Experience
in training and capacity building of associations or cooperative
organizations; - Very
strong interpersonal and communication skills; - Knowledge
of legislation in the field of cooperatives; - Significant
understanding of cooperative development in Rwanda; - Ability to
draft and develop training materials; - Excellent
writing and presentation skills (English and Kinyarwanda); - Ability to
work in a multidisciplinary team; - Strong
learning and innovation attitude; - Willingness
to travel frequently.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV, application letter addressed
to the Chairman of Irrigation and Mechanization Task Force/MINAGRI accompanied
by a photocopy of required degree and a photocopy of National identity card,
not later than 10thOctober 2012.
NZEYIMANA Innocent
Chairman, Irrigation and Mechanization Task Force MINAGRI