posts :
1. TEA SPECIALIST(1)
2. ICT and DATABASE OFFICER(1)
1. TEA SPECIALIST
Number : 1 position
Duration : 2 years renewable upon positive performance assessment with a probation period of 6 months.
Location : Kigali
Minimum Qualifications :
• Bachelor degree in the relevant field (agronomy, agriculture, international rural development),
• 5 years of experience in similar nature jobs specifically in tea sector ; experience in project management, implementation, M&E, research, value chain development and business oriented approach for economic development ;
• Proven experience working with the private sector to build and sustain mutually beneficial market linkages, preferably experience working for the private sector ;
• Excellent writing skills ;
• Strong coordination, networking and relationship building skills ;
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills ;
• Organized, punctual and detail oriented ;
• Fluent in English or French (reading, writing and speaking) with very good knowledge of the Second language (French or English). Fluent in Kinyarwanda ;
• Ability to work in team setting, taking initiatives and performing multiple tasks ;
• Proficient in use of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) ;
• Able to travel to project sites.
Main duties :
• The Tea Specialist reports initially to the Program Manager of Value Chain Development. S/he works directly with the respective for the related component (Coffee & Tea ), providing technical and institutional support to the implementation of the respective components. Specifically, s/he will :
• Guide the participatory preparation of the component Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB) ;
• Provide technical support to project partners in tea development, market analysis and capacity building to establish strong organisational structures and effective marketing systems ;
• Provide support to cooperatives and groups with regard to market orientation ;
• Support to the establishment and functioning of public private partnerships (PPPs) ;
• Support availability of quality and affordable seeds (planting materials) to farmers ;
• Facilitate development of innovations to transform smallholder production and marketing into sustainable and resilient profitable enterprises ;
• Facilitate empowerment of key actors in the value chain to operate efficiently and profitably ;
• Facilitate systems for the generation and dissemination of market information ;
• Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of producer and trade associations to increase their bargaining power in the input-output market continuum ;
• Facilitate the establishment and functioning of Tea Coordination Platforms ;
• Facilitate the provision of financial, input supply and other business services to tea actors ;
• Participate in developing and operating the Project M&E activities and the project learning system (PLS) ;
2. ICT and DATABASE OFFICER
Number : 1 position
Duration : 2 years renewable upon positive performance assessment with a probation period of 6 months. Location : Kigali
Minimum Qualifications :
• Degree in information and communication technology ;
• Practical experience of at least 3 years in communication –related work ;
• Knowledge in design of communication/information dissemination packages ;
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of database development ;
• Good knowledge of office automation tools such as Ms Office products (Access, Excel, Power point, etc) ;
• Artistic design experience – ability to transform verbal ideas on a multi media presentation ;
• Good experience directly relevant to the area of information technology ;
• Familiarity with IFAD financial management procedures ;
Main duties :
Under direct supervision of Head of Project Learning System Department, the ICT& DO will be responsible for designing and managing the implementation of a sound Communications Education, Information Dissemination and Information Technology (IT) strategy and program for the PAPSTA-KWAMP-PRICE SPIU.
Specific Duties of the Position :
• Manage the implementation of the communications program and IT system of the PAPSTA-KWAMP-PRICE SPIU ;
• Develop an IT software to ensure complete IT connectivity of the implementation coordination function-effective linkages with the provincial teams, within SPIU and between SPIU and participating implementation agencies ;
• In coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists, maintaining and regularly updating a database of projects ;
• Preparing PAPSTA-KWAMP-PRICE communication and information dissemination packages for the media ;
• Manage information on all documents coming in and going out of PAPSTA-KWAMP-PRICE SPIU ;
• Liaise with PAPSTA-KWAMP-PRICE beneficiaries and stakeholders to secure valuable feedback that can be used to improve PAPSTA-KWAMP-PRICE services ;
• Develop and maintain PAPSTA-KWAMP-PRICE Website and an online content policy ;
• Provide technical support for the rest of the project team in specific functions wherever ICT can be used for better performance (training, media use, database development, etc.) ;
• Build and foster the network of stakeholders through online means (mailing list) backed-up by effective off-line means and the team members ;
• Manage and facilitate flows of information and documents within the PAPSTA-KWAMP-PRICE using the LAN
• Any other task as given to him/her by the superior.
HOW TO APPLY :
Interested candidates should provide the following documents at PAPSTA KWAMP PRICE SPIU Central Secretariat (Former MINAGRI Office) at Kacyiru :
• An application letter giving any information that the candidate finds interesting regarding the position and which doesn’t well appear in the CV. This letter must also describe the motivation of the candidate for the position ;
• A detailed curriculum vitae showing correlation with the described position ;
• A copy of the degree and justification of any professional experience (employment attestations and occupied functions).
For their application, candidates must send the above documents in a sealed envelope clearly mentioning the position they are applying for. Applications addressed to PAPSTA- KWAMP-PRICE SPIU Coordinator must be sent not later than 30/03/2012 at 5 p.m.
Done at Kigali, on 14/03/2012
GASASIRA Janvier
SPIU Coordinator
