Vacancy title:
Development Associate

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Kivu Choice Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 10 2025

Duty Station:
Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Kivu Choice is the fastest growing vertically integrated aquaculture company with the largest hatchery in Rwanda. A fish production operation as well as a growing number of branches to sell the fish throughout the country. Over the next 5 years our plan is to scale to become the largest and most sustainable protein producer in the country, producing and distributing over 50 million fish meals per year across Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi. 

About the Role

Kivu Choice is seeking a motivated Development Associate to join our Kigali headquarters. The role will provide critical support to the Group Chief Development Officer, the Country CEO Rwanda and the wider Development Department. This includes coordinating and implementing community development and CSR projects, managing stakeholder relationships, supporting donor reporting, and strengthening partnerships that align with our sustainability and social impact goals.

This is a hands-on role for someone with strong organizational, communication, and project management skills who is passionate about sustainable development, partnerships, and empowering communities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic and Operational Support

• Provide direct support to the Group Chief Development Officer including scheduling, correspondence, and preparation of briefing materials.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and tracking strategic priorities for community, government, and donor relations.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with internal departments and external partners.
• Represent senior leadership in internal and external meetings when required, ensuring timely follow-up on action points.

2. Project Management and Coordination

• Assist in the design, coordination, and implementation of CSR and community development projects.
• Track project milestones, budgets, and deliverables to ensure accountability and timely execution.
• Manage monthly and quarterly Values Day activities across the company.
• Lead or support special projects and community outreach campaigns as delegated.

3. Reporting and Documentation

• Draft donor reports, grant proposals, and internal project updates.
• Maintain accurate records of stakeholders, beneficiaries, and program activities.
• Monitor and report on project performance metrics and impact in line with organizational goals.

4. Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a liaison between the Development Department, government entities, NGOs, donors, and community groups.
• Support the identification, cultivation, and management of partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Help organize community events, trainings, and stakeholder meetings, while collecting feedback and impact stories from the field.

5. Communications and Visibility

• Collaborate with the communications team and other departments to highlight impact stories and program results.
• Ensure consistent messaging and visibility of Victory Farms’ development initiatives through reports, presentations, and media.

6. Administrative and Logistical Support

• Provide day-to-day support to the Development Department, including managing calendars, correspondence, and logistics.

Take detailed minutes during meetings and ensure timely dissemination of action points.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of experience in project coordination, CSR, or development/NGO work.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including government, donors, and community members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with data management tools is a plus.
• Passion for sustainable development, community empowerment, and social impact.

Submitting your application

• If you are interested in this position, prepare the following: 

1. Job application letter 
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Copy of your academic documents
4. Copy of your ID

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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