About
SNV
SNV
SNV
is a not-for-profit international development organization. We have built a
long-term, local presence in 38 developing nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin
America, providing innovative solutions in Agriculture, Water, Sanitation and
Hygiene, and Renewable Energy. SNV has been working in Rwanda for more than 35
years to improve people’s livelihoods by strengthening the capacities of public
and private sector organisations. SNV works in full alignment with Rwanda’s
development agenda. It does so by helping to realize the national development goals
in three sectors above mentioned.
is a not-for-profit international development organization. We have built a
long-term, local presence in 38 developing nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin
America, providing innovative solutions in Agriculture, Water, Sanitation and
Hygiene, and Renewable Energy. SNV has been working in Rwanda for more than 35
years to improve people’s livelihoods by strengthening the capacities of public
and private sector organisations. SNV works in full alignment with Rwanda’s
development agenda. It does so by helping to realize the national development goals
in three sectors above mentioned.
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
SNV
Rwanda is looking for:
Rwanda is looking for:
Food
and Nutrition Security Data Collectors
and Nutrition Security Data Collectors
SNV
is an international not-for-profit development organization. Founded in the
Netherlands more than 50 years ago, SNV has built a long-term, local presence
in many countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. SNV’s global team of
local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities,
businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and connections they
need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering
them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development. SNV has
much experience in making agriculture more sustainable by developing knowledge,
tools, and solutions that maximize the benefits while minimizing the negative
impacts of agriculture in the face of a changing climate. SNV has worked on
horticulture sector development – including quality and safety improvements and
certification – in 15 different countries.
is an international not-for-profit development organization. Founded in the
Netherlands more than 50 years ago, SNV has built a long-term, local presence
in many countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. SNV’s global team of
local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities,
businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and connections they
need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering
them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development. SNV has
much experience in making agriculture more sustainable by developing knowledge,
tools, and solutions that maximize the benefits while minimizing the negative
impacts of agriculture in the face of a changing climate. SNV has worked on
horticulture sector development – including quality and safety improvements and
certification – in 15 different countries.
SNV
in Rwanda supports producer organizations, processors and agro-businesses
in coffee, potato, value chains, food & nutrition security and advocacy
(Voice4Change) in order to increase income and employment opportunities as well
as contribute to food and nutrition security. SNV experts apply a value chain
development approach, promote market-based solutions to increase overall
competitiveness and tap into opportunities while protecting the environment.
SNV also strengthens business service providers within the agriculture value
chains.
in Rwanda supports producer organizations, processors and agro-businesses
in coffee, potato, value chains, food & nutrition security and advocacy
(Voice4Change) in order to increase income and employment opportunities as well
as contribute to food and nutrition security. SNV experts apply a value chain
development approach, promote market-based solutions to increase overall
competitiveness and tap into opportunities while protecting the environment.
SNV also strengthens business service providers within the agriculture value
chains.
Project
Overview
Overview
The
HortInvest project is funded by the Netherlands Embassy in Kigali and will
contribute towards the attainment of the mission of the Rwanda National
Horticulture Policy in terms of fast economic growth and rapid reduction in
poverty and malnutrition in Rwanda and the objectives of the Rwanda-Dutch
bilateral programme aimed at enhanced food security and private sector
development. The expected impact will be primarily noticeable in six target
districts: Rubavu, Nyabihu, Karongi, Rutsiro, Muhanga, and Ngororero.
HortInvest project is funded by the Netherlands Embassy in Kigali and will
contribute towards the attainment of the mission of the Rwanda National
Horticulture Policy in terms of fast economic growth and rapid reduction in
poverty and malnutrition in Rwanda and the objectives of the Rwanda-Dutch
bilateral programme aimed at enhanced food security and private sector
development. The expected impact will be primarily noticeable in six target
districts: Rubavu, Nyabihu, Karongi, Rutsiro, Muhanga, and Ngororero.
The
main areas of intervention of the HortInvest project are:
main areas of intervention of the HortInvest project are:
- Improving
market-led horticultural production and supplies for domestic and regional
markets - Enhancing
food and nutrition security of rural households involved in horticulture
and urban consumers - Developing
high-value horticultural exports - Creating
an enabling environment for commercial horticultural developments
After
its completion, the HortInvest project is expected to have contributed to the
following two impacts:
its completion, the HortInvest project is expected to have contributed to the
following two impacts:
- The
horticultural sector’s relative contribution to the regional rural economy
in the six target districts will have significantly increased. - Improved
food and nutrition security of poor households in selected communities in
the six target districts.
Position
Summary
Summary
The
HortInvest project is looking for data collectors (15-20) for the food and
nutrition security baseline. The enumerators are working under the
direct supervision of the HortInvest Nutrition District Coordinators and
the HortInvest Monitoring and Evaluation advisor and Nutrition
advisor. The enumerators will have sufficient skills, experience and
flexibility to support the HortInvest project with data collection of food and
nutrition security related data in the six HortInvest districts (Karongi,
Muhanga, Ngororero, Nyabihu, Rubavu, Rutsiro).
HortInvest project is looking for data collectors (15-20) for the food and
nutrition security baseline. The enumerators are working under the
direct supervision of the HortInvest Nutrition District Coordinators and
the HortInvest Monitoring and Evaluation advisor and Nutrition
advisor. The enumerators will have sufficient skills, experience and
flexibility to support the HortInvest project with data collection of food and
nutrition security related data in the six HortInvest districts (Karongi,
Muhanga, Ngororero, Nyabihu, Rubavu, Rutsiro).
Responsibilities
of the district horticulture coordinators
of the district horticulture coordinators
- Data
collection of food and nutrition security baseline using an application on
a smartphone. - Work
in a team to make sure all data is collected in an area before moving to
the next area. Data will be collected in six specific areas within the six
HortInvest districts, in which a random sampling methodology will be used
to select households. - Work
in close coordination with the rest of the HortInvest district team and
data collectors, including the team in Kigali. - Arranging
of own transport and accommodation during data collection in the different
areas.
Candidate
profile
profile
- Strong
experience in the collection of food and
nutrition security-related data (Dietary Diversity, Nutrition
Knowledge Attitude and Practice etc.) with an application on a mobile
device. - In
possession of a smartphone that runs (with minimum Android version
4.0.3 or newer, have GPS, adequate storage (at least 1Gb,
either internal or through SD card) a camera, 3G/WiFi/micro USB
connection, good battery and adequate screen size (at least
3.7 inches)). - Bachelor’s
degree in Human Nutrition or related field - Communication,
management, and interpersonal skills required. - Result
oriented and problem-solving capacity. - Prepared
to travel widely and undertake substantial fieldwork within Rwanda. - Excellent
English and Kinyarwanda writing and oral communication skills.
Contract
duration
duration
The
consultant contract will be for approximately 15 days. The contract covers a
daily fee that includes transport and accommodation to the data collection
sites.
consultant contract will be for approximately 15 days. The contract covers a
daily fee that includes transport and accommodation to the data collection
sites.
Expected
start date
start date
October
8, 2018.
8, 2018.
How
to apply?
to apply?
If
you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to
directly submit your motivation letter and CV (both in English) including three
referees to the Country Director of SNV Rwanda by following the link below:
you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to
directly submit your motivation letter and CV (both in English) including three
referees to the Country Director of SNV Rwanda by following the link below:
Deadline
by October 1st before 18:00 CAT.
by October 1st before 18:00 CAT.
N.B:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
