Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Agriculture Officer
Agriculture Officer for UPG Program
Better World is a Community-Focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in Rwamagana, Rwanda. Our interventions are currently reaching more than 10,000 people in 3 Sectors.
Better World Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the role of Project Agriculture Officer.
1. Purpose of the position:
This position is seen as key staff in office and field-works responsible for ensuring coordinating, planning, monitoring, and budgeting processes for the UPG program sponsored by KOICA which is Korean oversee development supporting organization.
2. Job Description
Job Title: Agriculture Officer
Dept/Program/Service: UPG (Ultra Poor Graduation) Program
Reports to: Project Manager and Country Director
Usual office base: Rwamagana District
Job purpose: coordination of the day-to-day agricultural activities of the UPG Project
Job Objectives:
• Managing activities in implementing of UPG Project in the field
• Making agricultural activities plans in order to meet the agricultural seasons on time.
• Coordinating the agriculture field activities of the UPG project’s producer groups
• Linking the farmers to the potential markets
• Monitoring activities, coaches, and beneficiaries in the field for UPG Project.
• Follow up on the approval and payment for UPG Project and its beneficiaries.
• Ensure timely delivery of the project materials to the field.
• Review and approve the payments of Mobile money for UPG Project’s beneficiaries.
• Maintain and regularly update essential files and reports for UPG Project and Better World’s general administrations.
• Take notes and prepares agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions for internal/external meetings
• Represent the Project Manager and team in various forums where necessary.
• Take up any other responsibilities assigned by the Project Manager and Country

3. Person specification:
Knowledge
• Holder of a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Agribusiness.
• Any professional qualification in program management and/or Development.

Experience:
• At least 3 years of experience working in the Development and NGO’s office for local development projects.
• Experience with the KOICA Project in any NGO in Rwanda.
• Experience working with local government authorities and the community.
• Experience in establishing strong working relationships with colleagues within and from different organizations and cultures, especially, Korean.
• Having worked with saving and lending groups is an added value.
• Ability to work as part of a team

Skills:
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. MS Office, KOBO, LMMS, SAVE, and any other programs for office work.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Ability to liaise with line manager to ensure the effective management of workload
• Ability to prioritize workload and deal with multiple requests and work activities at any given

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send an application letter plus an updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees.
Contact
Email: info.betterworldrwanda@gmail.com 
The deadline: 07 February 2023
Country Director of Better World
Kim Young Il
1st February 2023"

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