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Vacancy title:
Climate Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Project Lead
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: , Category: Agricultural Services & Products]
Jobs at:
FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry)
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 31 2025
Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali | Rwanda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Climate Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Project Lead at FH Association Rwanda (Food for the Hungry)
FH Rwanda has recently secured funding from the World Food Programme (WFP) to implement a multi-year initiative across Ngororero, Nyamasheke, and Gisagara Districts. The project aims to enhance food security, climate resilience, and economic empowerment for over 12,000 smallholder farmers, with a strong focus on gender and youth inclusion. The project will scale up Conservation Agriculture Plus (CA+), promote agroforestry, strengthen market linkages, and support women and youth-led agribusinesses.
The Climate-Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Project Lead will spearhead the overall management and coordination of the WFP-funded CA+ project. The Project Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure timely and quality delivery of all project components, manage stakeholder engagement, supervise district teams, and ensure adherence to FH and WFP standards. The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager with a background in agriculture, climate-smart practices, market systems, and gender-transformative programming.
MAIN KEY RESULTS
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Project Management and Coordination · Provide overall leadership, management, and strategic direction for the project implementation across the three districts. · Supervise and mentor project staff including Project Officers, ensuring high-quality technical execution and accountability. · Coordinate with the WFP, AEE (the sub-award partner), government bodies (e.g., MINAGRI, RAB), and other key stakeholders. · Ensure timely development of work plans, budgets, procurement plans, and donor reports. · Lead regular review meetings to track progress, address challenges, and adapt strategies accordingly. · Foster integration of gender, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, and financial inclusion into all project components. · Oversee quality assurance, risk management, and compliance with WFP regulations and FH policies. Networking and building relationships · Represent FH Rwanda by attending and engaging in regular coordination and technical working group meetings within the areas of project operations · Represent the project in national forums, technical working groups, and stakeholder meetings. · Pre-position FH Association Rwanda for increased funding by effective representation with relevant stakeholders especially donors, and partner I/NGOs to profile FH Rwanda and influence decision; |
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree with significant experience may be considered.
- At least 7 years of progressive experience managing large-scale agricultural and livelihoods projects, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of climate-smart agriculture, cooperative development, agribusiness incubation, and market systems strengthening.
- Proven experience in managing donor-funded programs, especially with WFP or other UN agencies.
OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
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- A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor, and full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in program management and coordination, from program inception (proposal writing and budget development) to implementation and close out.
- Demonstrable budget management experience, including experience implementing and working in accordance with corporate and donor policies and practices.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with local communities and other stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision- making skills.
- Excellent report writing, interpersonal and communications skills.
- Flexibility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated computer -operating skills, including proficiency in Google platforms, Microsoft Office products, and virtual technologies.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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