Rwanda
Forum For Alternative Trade (RWAFAT)
Forum For Alternative Trade (RWAFAT)
P.O.BOX:3556 KIGALI –RWANDA, NEAR THE AIRPORT
E-mail:rwafat1@gmail.com
RWAFAT
(Rwanda Forum for Alternative Trade) is a private network of cooperatives
starting to work according to fair trade principles.
(Rwanda Forum for Alternative Trade) is a private network of cooperatives
starting to work according to fair trade principles.
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT-FAIR TRADE BUSINESS PROJECT MANAGER
ANNOUNCEMENT-FAIR TRADE BUSINESS PROJECT MANAGER
RWANDA
FORUM FOR ALTERNATIVE TRADE, in
FORUM FOR ALTERNATIVE TRADE, in
short “RWAFAT” is looking for a proactive,
self-starter with experience of coaching and advising small businesses or
co-operatives to improve their performance.
The
fair trade business manager will lead the organization’s support for its
membership, working to identify development needs and support the growth of
RWAFAT members. He/she will be responsible for growing the reputation of RWAFAT
as a membership support organization and communicating with the member
businesses on a regular basis. He/she will also be proactive in networking with
new and existing partners, to identify, promote and support innovative
approaches to meeting the challenges of handcraft producers.
fair trade business manager will lead the organization’s support for its
membership, working to identify development needs and support the growth of
RWAFAT members. He/she will be responsible for growing the reputation of RWAFAT
as a membership support organization and communicating with the member
businesses on a regular basis. He/she will also be proactive in networking with
new and existing partners, to identify, promote and support innovative
approaches to meeting the challenges of handcraft producers.
“RWAFAT”
is a Rwandan non-profit making organization. The memberships are opened to all
producer groups registered in any form but committed to the promotion of the
fair trade Principles. Its community development is implemented in four
provinces of Rwanda but the majority of members are located in the Northern
Province.
is a Rwandan non-profit making organization. The memberships are opened to all
producer groups registered in any form but committed to the promotion of the
fair trade Principles. Its community development is implemented in four
provinces of Rwanda but the majority of members are located in the Northern
Province.
Under
the authority of its Legal Representative with funding from SHARED INTEREST, a
UK based Organization,
the authority of its Legal Representative with funding from SHARED INTEREST, a
UK based Organization,
RWAFAT
wishes to recruit a Fair Trade Business Manager for the following
qualifications tasks during 12 months.
wishes to recruit a Fair Trade Business Manager for the following
qualifications tasks during 12 months.
Minimum
Qualification & Experience
Qualification & Experience
- A
bachelor’s degree in business administration, co-operative development, marketing,
agriculture or other related field - At
least 3 years in business advisory or business training experience
preferably with a development organization - Knowledge
of methods foradvising and coaching small business or co-operatives - Demonstrated
experience of working in the handcraft sector - Experience
and knowledge of project planning, monitoring and evaluation - Experience
of keeping accurate records and finances relating to field visits - Excellent
oral and written communication skills (English, French,) with ability in
ICT and accounting knowledge
Personal
- Ability
to think strategically yet implement at a tactical level - Willing
to travel for working duty, regularly within Rwanda and in the Region - Ability
to organize own schedule and plan regular field visits as appropriate - Proven
leadership abilities with excellent organizational and management skills - High
degree of self-motivation and passion to succeed - Interest
in fair trade principles - Demonstrated
skills in networking with other development partners in the field - Strong
empathy for and ability to work with poor communities - Must
have an ability to reach targets within timeline
Model
of application
of application
All
interested candidates, who meet the conditions herein, should submit to
RWAFAT’s e-mail: rwafat1@gmail.com
the following scanned documents required:
interested candidates, who meet the conditions herein, should submit to
RWAFAT’s e-mail: rwafat1@gmail.com
the following scanned documents required:
- An
application letter addressed to Chairperson of RWAFAT NGO - A
comprehensive curriculum vitae, - Copies
of academic and professional certificates
Candidates
must clearly identify how they meet the requirements of the advertised job.
must clearly identify how they meet the requirements of the advertised job.
Deadline
of submission is on 12./09/2016 at 5:00H, pm.
of submission is on 12./09/2016 at 5:00H, pm.
Done
at Kigali 23./08./2016
at Kigali 23./08./2016
RWAFAT
Management.
Management.
