Field Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DUHAMIC-ADRI in partnership with World Vision Rwanda is implementing the THRIVE 2030-Pig Value Chain project aiming to develop pig value chain in the 14 districts of Rwanda grouped into six clusters as follow: Burera, Gakenke, Gicumbi and Rulindo districts (Buranga Cluster); Gisagara, and Huye districts (Ishema Cluster); Karongi district (Kivu Cluster); Nyamasheke and Rusizi Districts (Nyungwe Cluster), Ngororero and Rutsiro districts (Tunga Cluster); Nyagatare, Gatsibo and Kayonza Districts (Akagera Cluster). The project aims to enhance the pig value chain by transitioning participants’ pig-rearing businesses from subsistence to market-oriented through integrating Local Value Chain Development (LVCD) and inclusive Market System Development (iMSD) approaches. The project is targeting 16,440 pig farmers organized into 549 commercial producer groups across six clusters.

The project’ activities are being implemented by a team of staff that providing technical support, onsite coaching, financial and market linkages, managerial, and interpersonal skills and experience at different levels to build and enable environment that supports the development of the pig value chain, enhancing productivity, income generation and promoting sustainable practices within the sector. It is in this regards that DUHAMIC-ADRI wish to recruit one (1) qualified Field Officer who will be based in Akagera Cluster.

Major responsibilities for the Field Officer:

• The Field officer will facilitate implementation of project activities, events, monitor activities and performance progress within the area according to approved implementation work plan;
• Serve as the project liaison in the area and support the process of project participants’ identification, enrollment, training and strengthening of pig farmers;
• Strengthen partnerships based on contract between individual pig producers, larger agribusinesses, cooperatives or mature producer groups, market facilitators, CPG (commercial producer groups) coordination committees, private semen collection centers and pig inseminators, local model pig multipliers, Processors, slaughters, feed traders and manufacturers and traders;
• Link matured Producer groups to Microfinancing Institutions and other financial services providers for loans to access value addition tools and equipment;
• Strengthen the ability of project participants to operate effectively within a sustainable and functional Pig Value Chain structure;
• Raise awareness on artificial insemination in pigs among farmers and raise the number of litter size per sow;
• Prepare quality reports and ensure timely submission to project Coordinator;
• Collaborate and work with Local Leaders, Local Market Facilitators, Farmer Promoters and other relevant Pig Value Chain market actors.

Interested candidates shall fulfill the following conditions, qualification and skills:

• Having a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Production or Veterinary Sciences;
• Having management skills with the ability of prioritization;
• Having a minimum experience of at least 3 years of working in community empowerment, Agriculture value chain development with a focus on pig value chain, job creation and income generating activities, rural financing, farmers’ organization and market linkages;
• Having a strong and proven oral and written communication skills in English;
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft word, outlook, advanced excel, Power point;
• Having a maximum age of 35 years old;
• Having a valid driving License (Class A) is added advantage;
• Be available and ready to start immediately with November, 2024.

Other information:

• Job Location: Akagera Cluster(more likely to be based in Nyagatare district)
• Report to:Program Coordinator
• Monthly Net Salary:621,000 Rwf
• Project duration:six years
• Duration of the contract: 1 Year renewable based on performance

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• DUHAMIC-ADRI is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within DUHAMIC-ADRI Safeguarding Policy and related framework.
• DUHAMIC-ADRI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of any person or child by any of our staff, or partners. DUHAMIC-ADRI reserves the right to seek information/investigation from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer;
• We participate in the investigation of Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, child abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
• At any time, DUHAMIC-ADRI has the rights to check whether your organization complies with the safeguarding and protection procedures and take an appropriate action.”
• By submitting the application, the job applicants confirm that they have no objection to DUHAMIC-ADRI requesting the information specified above.

By applying to this position, I understand and acknowledge that DUHAMIC-ADRI treat all people with dignity and respect and takes a zero tolerance on harassment, harm, sexual-(all forms of abuse), exploitation, child labor, and human trafficking and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others and case should be reported. DUHAMIC-ADRI didn’t tolerate any form of corruption.

Interested candidates will send their applications which includes a motivational letter, detailed updated CV, copy of degree(s) and relevant certificates, copy of Driving License, Copy of ID to the following email address: recruitment@duhamic.org.rw no later than Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 at 4:00pm.

Late applications and hard copies will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for exams.

Done at Kigali, 22nd October, 2024

MUHIGIRWA Benjamin

Executive Secretary