Project Operators at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub (GAH) Ltd 🙁 Deadline 19^th February 2023)

TERMS OF REFERENCE

RECRUITMENT OF THE PROJECT OPERATORS (3): GABIRO AGRIBUSINESS HUB PROJECT, 5600/16,000 HA, LOCATED IN NYAGATARE DISTRICT.

1. BACKGROUND

Gabiro Agribusiness Hub (GAH) Ltd Company is a fruit of a joint venture shaped by the Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, a majority shareholder with Netafim Ltd, an Israeli company that offers global leadership in the agricultural manufacturing industry. Both parties signed a Joint Venture-JV and Engineering Procurement and Construction-EPC agreements to initiate Gabiro commercial-oriented irrigation Project Phase I (5600/16000 Ha). The project is being implemented in Karangazi and Rwimiyaga sectors, in the Nyagatare district. Phase II of the project shall follow upon the success of Phase I.

The project consists of setting up water infrastructures mainly a lined water canal for bulk water supply from Akagera river to multiple block units of arable land, a main sedimentation tank of 120,000m3, construction of internal access and site connection road network, set up demonstration farms for both agriculture and dairy farming, set up community engagement platforms, community resettlement for the families living in command areas and construction of new electric power line. 30% of the total project area shall be allocated to community use for both intensive livestock and agricultural production, while 70% shall be reserved for private agricultural investments. The project was analyzed to be both financially viable and technically feasible with positive economic outcomes.

To achieve its mission and objectives, GAH Ltd is looking for Operators who will be assisting in the agriculture mechanization activities of the company’s operations.

2. MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE CALL FOR PROJECT OPERATOR

The main objective to recruit Operators is to mechanize Demonstration farms safely and appropriately. GAH Ltd as an agribusiness hub may also, upon request, provides paid mechanization services to the private land tenant in the project area.

3. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Operator who will be assisting in the Agricultural Mechanization of the company’s operations will have the following responsibilities:

• Tractors operations within the Company’s intervention zone
• Keeping records for Tractors operations (Filling logbook)
• Management of the implements and other accessories of the tractors
• Keeping the tractor’s documents (Yellow card, Insurance, and others…)
• Cleaning the tractor and other implements under his responsibility after completing the work
• Reporting the tractor’s operations
• Monitor the status and condition of the Tractors and implements under his responsibility and initiate requests for their needed maintenance and repair;
• Maintains a record of all operations made as well as the consumption of fuel and other materials used for the operation and maintenance of Tractors;
• Follow all rules and regulations concerning the Road Safety Transport Authority.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

4. REQUIREMENTS

The Project Operator should have: 

• Be Rwandese
• At least High School Graduate
• Holder of a valid Class “F” driving license
• At least 3 years of experience as a professional Operator
• Technical knowledge in Tractor Maintenance and repair
• Outstanding record of safe driving; strong orientation toward safety
• Excellent familiarity with national driving rules and regulations
• Being knowledgeable in Tractor mechanics will be an added value
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

      5. AVAILABLE POSITIONS

The company is looking forward to recruiting 3 operators.

6. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The Project Operator is expected to provide the following:

• Application letter addressed to the Managing Director
• High School Certificate from a recognized school
• Copy of the formal driving license of F category
• Personal Identity Card (ID)
• Filled application form

The interested applicants shall submit their application files by email at [email protected] and copy them to [email protected] no later than 19^th February 2023, at 5:00 pm. 

Names of shortlisted candidates and other related communication shall be posted on the GAH Ltd website.

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Done at Kigali, 13^th February 2023

Hanson MICOMYIZA

Managing Director