New Job Vacancy for Expert in Agriculture Investment at MINAGRI in Kigali Rwanda 2014

 

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources

Recruitment of an Expert in Agriculture Investment

1. Introduction

  • The Government of Rwanda (GoR) represented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) has received funding to support the Strategic Capacity Building Initiative (SCBI) for the priority sector of agriculture. The SCBI is supervised by the National Capacity Building Secretariat and is designed to fill strategic gaps to support the fulfillment of the key goals of the 5 year Agriculture Sector Strategy (PSTA III).
  • In order to facilitate implementation the GoR intends to use part of these funds for the recruitment of an Expert in Agriculture Investment.
  • We are therefore inviting applications from eligible candidates to provide evidence that they are qualified and experienced to perform the tasks outlined in the job description below.

2. Background to Recruitment

  • The GoR sees agricultural development as a key catalyst to engender long-term sustainable growth and remove thousands out of poverty. While crop production continues to increase through productivity, giving higher yields, sustainability and revenue generation depend on the success of the entire value-chain. Rigorous planning by public and private sector actors based on clear economic analysis will be necessary at each stage of the value-chain, from procurement of vital inputs to value addition and marketing activities. Over recent years, improved planning and analytical capacity at the central-level in MINAGRI has strengthened the sector. However, further capacity development at the level of the delivery agency responsible for implementing sector priorities, in particular increasing private investment and agricultural exports, is needed to further build on foundational improvements.
  • A dedicated staff-will conduct the daily implementation activities of the unit and will deliver on its work plan with support from a team of Focal Points from relevant institutions with a strong focus on coordinating the implementation of physical infrastructure, energy, water and road connections, linked to investments. The Agriculture Delivery Unit within MINAGRI will facilitate operationalization and trouble shooting for investors to accelerate investment in the agriculture sector in priority areas. The initial team, working in close coordination with the Rwanda Development Board Agriculture Department, will deliver on its work-plan utilizing appointed Technical Focal Points from relevant ministries and agencies for support. Activities of the unit will fall into two principle work streams to facilitate the operationalization of agriculture investments:
  1. Implementation: support to implementation of field operations, such as site selection, sourcing, transportation and infrastructure;
  2. Coordination with external agencies: including the Rwanda Development Board, the Ministry of Infrastructure, the Ministry of Trade, and District officials as well as others.

It is in this regard that the Ministry would like to recruit an Expert in Agriculture Investment to support its newly established Agriculture Delivery Unit.

3. Job Description

  • Take the lead in providing support in the activities of Agriculture Delivery Unit in MINAGRI Central.
  • Act as a lead advisor and coach 10 the Director and staff of the Agriculture Delivery to build their capacity to deliver on agriculture investment and export growth targets.
  • Continue to build systems to improve and embed cross-government coordination in the Agriculture sector, primarily between MINAGRI, the Rwanda Development Board and the Ministry of Infrastructure but also including all other relevant – agencies.
  • Develop a capacity-building work-plan with ambitious and achievable targets for improvements in capacity, responding to the gaps identified in the initial review, and the needs of the individuals in the unit and the institution more broadly.
  • Support the development of comprehensive planning for agriculture investment and agree performance targets and appropriate budgets in collaboration with the MINAGRI planning unit and Ministry of Finance.
  • Prepare and complete required reporting to MINAGRI senior management.

4. Minimum Qualifications & Experience

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or Agriculture with minimum work experience of 15 years in international agribusiness operations, export, investment promotion and marketing in the agriculture sector
  • Familiarity with issues related to the development of agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa, including the challenges in addressing food security and poverty alleviation through private investment
  • Must demonstrate adept financial skills and experience in project design and feasibility studies, analysis and use of market data
  • Extensive Project Management experience in the agriculture sector
  • Excellent understanding of the nature of public sector support to private investors and demonstrated ability to manage those relationships
  • A strong understanding of the drivers and challenges to agriculture investors in Rwanda and in sub-Saharan Africa more broadly
  • Delivery focused, pragmatic, able to multi-task and get things done in a fast paced environment; strong written and oral communication skills
  • Experience in the development of training materials, focused work planning and coaching& mentoring junior staff
  • Should be able to work in multicultural setting, with a good team spirit
  • Must be computer literate
  • Proficiency in English, French a plus
  • Prior work experience in sub-Saharan Africa, experience of undertaking similar assignments in developing countries.

5. Work duration:

The length of the assignment will be 1 year starting in March 2014. It may be renewable subject to performance.

6. Reporting obligations

  • The expert will complete an inception report and annual work plan in the first month of work followed by monthly reporting in accordance with SCBI reporting templates to the MINAGRI SCBI Coordinator. The expert will also be expected to participate in any SCBI-wider workshops as they arise
  • The expert will report to the Director General and Permanent Secretary of MINAGRI, to undertake the specified activities.
  • The expert should write a report every quarter on progress against agreed targets in the work-plan, and submit the report to the Director General and Permanent Secretary of MINAGRI for discussion at a quarterly meeting.
  • The expert’s performance in capacity building will also be directly assessed by a MINAGRI official who will write a short quarterly report on the consultant’s coaching progress.
  • At the end of the contract period, the expert should produce a final report to be submitted with the request for the last installment payment.

7. Remuneration

  • Expert will be offered a highly attractive package commensurate with experience.

8. Location

  • The consultant will be based in Kigali/Rwanda, working at “MINAGRI central”, with potential frequent travel upcountry

9. Mode of Application

Contact Address:

Mr Ernest Ruzindaza

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources

Po.Box 621 Kigali



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