The Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS

The Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS) was founded in 1995 with the mission “To enhance
biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of natural resources through the promotion of
collaborative conservation action for nature and people”. ARCOS is a registered charity and company limited
by guarantee in the UK and has offices in Kampala (Uganda) and Kigali (Rwanda). In collaboration with
Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA), ARCOS is implementing a 20-years project on “Building Resilience to
Climate Change and Sustainable Livelihoods in Rwanda’s Agro-systems (Agroforestry for Livelihoods Project)”,
with support from the Livelihoods Funds. The project covers three landscapes in Rulindo District (Cyohoha,
Muyanza and Yanze Landscapes) and one landscape of Bugesera District (Bugesera Landscape). It is in this
framework that ARCOS is advertising the positions of Community Extensions Officer and Tree Nursery
Managers.

1.1.Main duties (Reporting to Landscape Manager)
 Provide advice and support to farmers and farmer community groups on tree planting and other
project activities including but not limited to sustainable agricultural land management;
 Provide advice and expertise to support Tree Nursery Managers and Environmental Community
Advisors;
 Provide technical plans and reports to Landscape Manager and ARCOS Management when required;
 Undertake data collection surveys based on set standards and up-to-date and provide
information/evidence/data searches as required;
 Liaise with farmers and landowners and provide follow-up information and advice when required;
 Prepare the documentation to complete regular project reports on progress made as required;
 Work closely with Landscape Manager and Project Team members to ensure project plan is delivered
on time to agreed targets;
 Represent ARCOS at meetings with stakeholders as directed by Management;
 Undertake any other tasks commensurate to the position as directed.

1.2.Job Requirements

 At least BSc degree or equivalent in Forestry, Agriculture, Ecology, Natural Resource Management,
Rural Development or related field;
 At least 2 years’ experience in in the field of community development and tree nursery related work;
 An understanding of the community engagement at landscape level;

Experience of working and negotiating with local government officials, communities and other
stakeholders;
 Working experience as community extension officer would be an added advantage;
 Good computer skills; and
 Excellent oral and written communication skills in Kinyarwanda, English and French.