Background

Good Neighbors International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and developmental organization in general consultation status with UN ECOSOC operating in 40 countries around the world. GNI in Rwanda has been implementing activities to improve child sponsorship and protection, health, education, WASH, Agriculture& livelihood, Humanitarian assistance, advocacy, and social economy in 20 districts of Rwanda (Gasabo, Kamonyi, Gisagara, Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru, Gicumbi, Rulindo, Burera, Musanze, Gakenke, Gasabo, Nyarugenge, Kicukiro, Bugesera, Nyagatare, Gatsibo, Kayonza, Rwamagana, Kirehe and Ngoma).

Overview:

Good Neighbors International, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) funded by KOICA, will implement “the Agricultural climate resilience and creating green jobs for youth in rural communities’ support project (CRCSP)” in Gatsibo district (Gitoki and Kabarore sector), complementing KOICA-supported infrastructure investments and aligning with national priorities. The project aims to promote sustainable rural development and job creation for youth and women by strengthening skills development, entrepreneurship, and inclusive service delivery.

CRCSP has targets to increase staple crop production (rice, maize, beans), farm household income, and job creation for women and young people for on-farm through FSC model and off-farm business through financial literacy, vocational training, and linkages to savings groups and employment opportunities.

Good Neighbors International seeks to recruit competent, dynamic, and self-motivated staff to support project coordination, agribusiness development, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning, Accountants and Driver

Agribusiness Coordinator 1 (Location: Kayonza District)

Task and responsibilities:

• Coordinate the technical implementation and day-to-day delivery of CRCSP agribusiness and livelihoods interventions in Gatsibo District
• Support the selection, profiling, and management of FSCs and Livelihood Participants, ensuring accurate and up-to-date databases
• Lead the design and implementation of tailored incubation, coaching, and mentoring programmes for FSCs operating within agricultural and agribusiness value chains
• Support delivery of livelihood and vocational training interventions for youth and women engaged in both agricultural and non-agricultural income-generating activities, in collaboration with TVET institutions and service providers
• Promote adoption of good agribusiness practices, value addition, and market-oriented service delivery for FSCs through Farmer Field Schools, demonstrations, and peer-learning approaches
• Facilitate coaching, mentoring, and peer learning for both FSCs and livelihood participants to strengthen business skills, employability, and income generation
• Organize and support participation of project participants in agricultural shows, exhibitions, job fairs, and market linkage events, as relevant to their livelihood pathways
• Support development of business plans, access to finance, and linkages to MFIs, savings groups, and employment opportunities for both FSCs and livelihood participants
• Coordinate delivery of Post-Harvest Handling and Storage (PHHS), commodity standards training, conservation agriculture demonstrations, and other technical trainings linked to project outcomes
• Work closely with the Procurement Unit to support sourcing and distribution of starter kits, tools, and equipment for agribusiness and vocational activities
• Monitor performance and progress of FSCs and livelihood participants, documenting results related to skills acquisition, income generation, and job creation
• Prepare regular technical reports, case studies, and progress updates to support project reporting and learning
• Maintain close collaboration with local government authorities, private sector actors, and training institutions
• Conduct regular field visits and submit reports to the Project Assistant Manager and supervisors in organization
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors

Qualifications and experience required

• Bachelor's degree of agronomy, crop sciences, agribusiness, and/or related fields from recognized University with at least 4 years’ field experience in similar position
• Full working knowledge of English and Kinyarwanda languages
• Should respect to custom and cultural behavior of residents of operating area
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel, power point) and report writing skills
• Honest and transparent
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• It is a field-based position. He / she should be ready to travel to field in the rural areas

• Coordinate the technical implementation and day-to-day delivery of CRCSP agribusiness and livelihoods interventions in Gatsibo District
• Support the selection, profiling, and management of FSCs and Livelihood Participants, ensuring accurate and up-to-date databases
• Lead the design and implementation of tailored incubation, coaching, and mentoring programmes for FSCs operating within agricultural and agribusiness value chains
• Support delivery of livelihood and vocational training interventions for youth and women engaged in both agricultural and non-agricultural income-generating activities, in collaboration with TVET institutions and service providers
• Promote adoption of good agribusiness practices, value addition, and market-oriented service delivery for FSCs through Farmer Field Schools, demonstrations, and peer-learning approaches
• Facilitate coaching, mentoring, and peer learning for both FSCs and livelihood participants to strengthen business skills, employability, and income generation
• Organize and support participation of project participants in agricultural shows, exhibitions, job fairs, and market linkage events, as relevant to their livelihood pathways
• Support development of business plans, access to finance, and linkages to MFIs, savings groups, and employment opportunities for both FSCs and livelihood participants
• Coordinate delivery of Post-Harvest Handling and Storage (PHHS), commodity standards training, conservation agriculture demonstrations, and other technical trainings linked to project outcomes
• Work closely with the Procurement Unit to support sourcing and distribution of starter kits, tools, and equipment for agribusiness and vocational activities
• Monitor performance and progress of FSCs and livelihood participants, documenting results related to skills acquisition, income generation, and job creation
• Prepare regular technical reports, case studies, and progress updates to support project reporting and learning
• Maintain close collaboration with local government authorities, private sector actors, and training institutions
• Conduct regular field visits and submit reports to the Project Assistant Manager and supervisors in organization
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors

• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel, power point)
• Report writing skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Bachelor's degree of agronomy, crop sciences, agribusiness, and/or related fields from recognized University
• Full working knowledge of English and Kinyarwanda languages
• Should respect to custom and cultural behavior of residents of operating area
• Honest and transparent
• It is a field-based position. He / she should be ready to travel to field in the rural areas