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3 Job Positions at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline 27 May 2026)

Climate & Environmental Specialist at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline 27 May 2026)

Job responsibilities

The Climate & Environment Specialist shall report to the Cross- Cutting Program Manager. He/she is responsible The Climate & Environment Specialist shall report to the Cross- Cutting Program Manager. He/she is responsible • Coordinating and facilitating planning, implementation and reporting on climate and environmental interventions in the project area; • • Supervise baseline assessments of Livestock and irrigation infrastructures and develop strategies/guidelines for necessary modifications to make them climate resilient; • Supervise the development and implementation of building codes/standards related to SPIU project interventions are climate resilient; • Provide guidance and training to the service providers and project partners with regards to Social, Environmental and climate Assessment Procedures along the project implementation; • Coordinate the development of Environmental and Social Management Plans for livestock, crops, and irrigation interventions including related infrastructures; • Providing guidance to Service Providers on climate risk management in projects intervention’s area. • Act as focal point for the institutions in charge of climate and agro-climate information; • Assist in the development of agro-meteorological products and decision support systems designed for transmission to the various departments of the ministry, relevant extension services and the private sector/business partners; • Ensuring the sound integration of climate-resilient technologies in value chain development; • Building project capacities in climate resilient approaches; • Planning and implementing a capacity building program for key stakeholders based on identified needs; • Assisting in the preparation and implementation of Learning Routes with regard to climate resilience; • Ensure timely reporting on the assignments. • Carry out any other duties as assigned by Competent Authority

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • Bachelor’s Degree in Soil and Environmental Management

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • Bachelor’s Degree in Climate Change

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • Master’s Degree in Climate Change

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • Bachelor’s degree in Climatology

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • Masters’ degree in climatology

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • Master’s Degree in Soil and environmental Management

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • Master’s degree in Environmental Management and Natural Resources

      3 Years of relevant experience


    • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management and Natural Resources

      5 Years of relevant experience


  • Master’s Degree in Hydrology

    3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Commitment to continuous learning

    • Digital literacy skills

    • Verbal and written communication skills

    • Team work and team building skills;

    • Customer care skills

    • Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with others under pressure & solve problems

    • Effective communication skills

    • Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

    • High integrity and professional ethical standards

    • • Excellent team work, communication and interpersonal skills;

    • Good negotiation skills

    • High Critical Thinking Skills

    • Ability to work under minimal supervision

    • Ability to work independently and lead a team

  • High sense of responsibility and integrity

Psychometric Languages

    • Kinyarwanda

    • English

  • Français

Psychometric Domains

    • Critical thinking

      Competence / Skills


    • Problem solving

      Competence / Skills


    • Decision making

      Competence / Skills


    • Analytical skills

      Competence / Skills


    • Time management

      Competence / Skills


    • Knowledge/Awareness

      Behavior and attitude


    • Processing speed

      Behavior and attitude


    • Perceptual Speed and Accuracy

      Behavior and attitude


    • Attention and concentration

      Behavior and attitude


    • Fluid intelligence

      Behavior and attitude


    • Emotion induction

      Behavior and attitude


    • Self-report measures

      Behavior and attitude


    • Behavioral observations

      Behavior and attitude


    • Patience

      Behavior and attitude


    • Empathy

      Behavior and attitude


    • Time for reaction

      Behavior and attitude


    • Coordination

      Behavior and attitude


    • Perceptual-Motor Integration

      Behavior and attitude


    • Conceptual capacity

      Aptitude


    • Awareness of their own abilities

      Aptitude


    • Work preferences

      Aptitude


    • Assertiveness

      Communication skills


    • Clear and Effective Communication

      Communication skills


    • Active Listening

      Communication skills


    • Conflict Resolution

      Communication skills


    • Adaptability and Flexibility

      Communication skills


    • Influence and Persuasion

      Communication skills


Value Chain Specialist at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline 27 May 2026)

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Value Chain and Climate-Smart Agriculture Technical Advisor, the Value Chain Specialist has the following responsibilities: – Supporting the planning, implementation, and monitoring of value chain and Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) activities. – Developing annual work plans, budgets, and activity schedules. – Analysing agricultural value chains to identify opportunities, constraints, and market gaps. – Assisting farmers and producer groups to improve production, processing, storage, and marketing of agricultural products. – Strengthening linkages among farmers, buyers, processors, and financial institutions. – Promoting value addition activities such as grading, packaging, and processing. – Promoting and implementing climate-smart agricultural practices, including conservation agriculture, agroforestry, water harvesting, and improved soil management. – Training farmers and stakeholders on climate change mitigation practices. – Supporting the adoption of climate-resilient crops, technologies, and farming systems. – Organizing and conducting training sessions, workshops, and field demonstrations for farmers, cooperatives, and extension workers on value chain development and CSA practices. – Ensuring project activities are implemented according to project objectives and timelines. – Collecting and analysing data on project performance and impact. – Preparing technical reports, progress reports, and success stories. – Monitoring the adoption of climate-smart practices and value chain improvements. – Identifying and promoting innovative technologies and approaches to improve agricultural productivity and resilience. – Providing technical input to agricultural policies, strategies, and guidelines related to value chain development and climate change.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production

    10 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Problem solving skills

    • Time management skills

    • Results oriented

    • Digital literacy skills

    • Collaboration and team working skills

  • Strong analytical skills and leadership skills

Psychometric Languages

  • English

Psychometric Domains

    • Problem solving

      Competence / Skills


    • Analytical skills

      Competence / Skills


    • Time management

      Competence / Skills


    • Coordination

      Behavior and attitude


Value Chain and Climate-Smart Agriculture Technical Advisor at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline 27 May 2026)

Job responsibilities

– Assist the Project Lead for overall project implementation for its success and sustainability, ensuring alignment with national priorities – Provide strategic guidance, leads technical support on agroforestry and agriculture value chains, and coordinates across stakeholders – Lead diagnostic studies to select interventions that offer the highest potential for climate resilience and market success – Oversee the technical design, location selection, and establishment of pilot sites, ensuring adherence to research protocols and sustainability principles – Design and deliver comprehensive ToT packages for local facilitators and farmer leaders on CSA practices and business skills – Provide ongoing field support, troubleshooting, and expert advice to facilitators and farmers implementing new techniques – Document best practices, develop policy briefs based on project evidence, and represent the project in relevant policy forums – Ensure the adequate management of resources of the project, good budget execution and prevent audit queries – Prepare technical reports

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production

      8 Years of relevant experience


    • Master’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • Master’s Degree in Food Security and Nutrition

      5 Years of relevant experience


    • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Security and Nutrition

      8 Years of relevant experience


    • Master’s Degree in Crop Production

      5 Years of relevant experience


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

    8 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Resource management skills

    • Problem solving skills

    • Decision making skills

    • Time management skills

    • Risk management skills

    • Results oriented

    • Knowledge in conflict management

  • Strong analytical skills and leadership skills

Psychometric Languages

  • English

Psychometric Domains

    • Problem solving

      Competence / Skills


    • Decision making

      Competence / Skills


    • Analytical skills

      Competence / Skills


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