VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that
works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our
high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build
capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives
and make the world a fairer place.
overview
• To monitor progress of livelihoods
projects supported by VSO under Africa
strategic fund and INSPIRED.
• Provide technical support to assigned cooperatives (Agronomy, veterinary,
SMEs …) depending on their needs.
• Work in close collaboration with cooperative executive boards and members to
strengthen cooperative management and functioning (records keeping, financial
management, organisational structures, etc.)
• Collaborate with the sector cooperative officer ensure quality results.
• Support the cooperatives to develop professional business development plans
and an operation manual that defines their ways of working.
• Support the cooperatives comply with all legal requirement to attain and
maintain their cooperative status.
• To enable the cooperatives diversify their livelihoods. .
• Prepare reports for all the work done and contribute to the livelihood
reporting.
duties
As necessary, represent VSO Rwanda in the sector and the district. Fulfil other
appropriate responsibilities as instructed by the line manager from time to
time.
qualifications and experience required
Preference will be given to fresh graduates holding a Bachelors’ degree in
agriculture, agronomy, crop production, and animal production, veterinary or animal
medicine. Secondary certificate in veterinary sciences or agriculture
accompanied by bachelor’s degree in development studies or social studies is
also acceptable.
Graduate from other discipline with one year of work experience with
cooperatives / Self Help Group would also be considered.
Good command over English and Kinyarwanda. French fluency is an added
advantage.
Computer literacy: MS word, Excel, Power point and internet usage.
Good reporting skills,
Priority is given to the candidates living / originating from the district.
and Sustaining working relationships
The social skills to build and actively maintain working relationships that
foster teamwork and collaboration with others for the benefit of a common goal.
Open Minded and Respectful
A non-judgemental approach that values other people and culture.
Seeking and Sharing Knowledge
Recognition that learning is a two-way and continuous process.
Facilitating Positive Change
The ability to analyse problems and develop lasting solutions in line with VSO
approaches.
Adaptability
A flexible approach and the ability to adapt behaviour to different situations.
Resilience
The self-confidence to work with a variety of situations, diverse people and
ambiguity.
to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the Job Description to read
more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking
for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all
relevant fields on the online application form.
closing date
13 May 2016
date(s)
As soon as possible
date
As soon as possible
