JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

INGABO Syndicate is a farmers’ organization that received legal recognition on April 1st, 2005 (Official Gazette N⁰07, Year 44, of 01^st April, 2005), from the Government of Rwanda, specifically from the Ministry of Labor and Public Services. At present, INGABO Syndicate counts a membership of more than 16,051 members, comprising 44.9% (7,366) men and 55.1% (8,685) women. Those farmers are organized in diverse groups of agriculture professional organizations such as cooperatives and companies operating around different agricultural value chains. INGABO Syndicate is a founding member of EAFF (East Africa Farmers Federation), and is also a member of the World Farmers Organization (WFO) and is headquartered in Muhanga District, Southern Province. Its activities cover most of the districts of the country.

To fulfil its mission of enhancing the technical and economic capacities of agricultural producers, empowering them to thrive as competitive players in the market, INGABO is actively implementing various programs. In pursuit of this objective, is currently seeking to hire personnel for the following positions:

AGRONOMIST:

A.1. Number of positions: (4)

A.2. Duration: 1 year renewable based on the employee’s performance and funds availability

A.3. Roles and responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, her/his responsibilities include:

1. Prepare and monitor the implementation of agriculture and livestock programs
2. Elaborate extension programs, monitor its implementation and promote FFS program in INGABO Syndicate
3. Prepare and implement identified agriculture and livestock value chains development projects
4. Accompany initiatives created by farmers’ members to handle different blockages that are existing alongside identified values chains
5. Monitor the implementation of project activities assigned to him/her and follow up their budget execution in collaboration with the finance department
6. Participate in short- or long-term planning and budgeting process and in the elaboration of reports
7. Set up strategies and tools that help in to monitor the implementation of agriculture and livestock projects evaluate and appreciate their results
8. Prepare the agricultural season plans in INGABO syndicate by collecting information and data about members needs, elaborate and conduct season implementation plans
9. Prepare and submit reports to the Executive Secretary as per internal regulations and terms of contracts between INGABO and its partners
10. To provide regular technical assistance to farmers
11. Prepare Terms of Reference and drafts of contracts for services in line with his/her duties
12. Perform any other task that would be solicited by the supervisor with nature to promote the organization’s interest

A.4. Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Crop production, Agribusiness, Agricultural economics and related field
• 3-5 years’ working experience in agriculture sector especially with farmers
• Time management skills and attention to details
• Experience in working with project in Community Development;
• Demonstrated interest and ability to give feedback, develop, motivate and lead a diverse team to achieve results
• Ability to establish a learning culture and to facilitate knowledge sharing
• Ability to engage, motivate and drive high performing teams through influencing and adult learning techniques
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills in English and Kinyarwanda with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders. Being fluent in French is an added value.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications
• Exceptional task management skills, including developing work plans and tracking tools to meet project deadlines
• Having driving license category A is an advantage

Candidates interested in applying for these positions are kindly requested to send their applications via the following email: [email protected] with copy to   [email protected] by 07/10/2023 at 5:00pm.

The application package should comprise the following documents, consolidated into a single PDF file to be sent to the email addresses provided above.

• Updated CV
• Copy of degree certificate
• Service certificate for ensuring working experience
• Application letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of INGABO Syndicate
• Three referees with their phone number and emails

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

N.B: Only candidates meeting the required qualifications will be shortlisted and contacted for recruitment examinations. Hard copies will not be received.

Dated in Muhanga, on September 29, 2023.

MBABAZI Francois Xavier

Chief Executive Officer

Ingabo Syndicate