Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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

Responsibilities or duties

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of CRCSP activities in Gatsibo District
• Plan, organize, and supervise project activities in line with approved work plans, budgets, and the objectives of GNI, WFP, and KOICA
• Ensure FSC-related interventions are fully aligned with agricultural and agribusiness value chains, while livelihood interventions address both agricultural and non-agricultural income-generating activities, including vocational training
• Oversee the delivery of livelihood and vocational support for youth and women in activities such as tailoring, carpentry, hairdressing, hospitality, and others
• Develop annual operational plans and budgets and oversee their implementation in collaboration with the finance department
• Coordinate all CRCSP activities at district level and report directly to supervisors in organization
• Coordinate with WFP, KOICA, MINAGRI, RAB, NAEB, MINIYOUTH, district and local authorities, FSCs, TVET institutions, MFIs/banks, and other relevant stakeholders
• Organize stakeholder consultations and coordination meetings to ensure alignment with local needs and labor market opportunities
• Supervise project staff, identify capacity-building needs, and support staff performance management and development
• Ensure appropriate data management systems are in place to track FSC performance, livelihood participants, vocational training outcomes, and employment results
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor implementation quality and progress Review and consolidate weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual project report
• Carry out any other duties assigned by supervisors in organization

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• A Master’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree (A0) in Agribusiness, Agriculture Sciences, Rural Development, agriculture economics and other related fields with relevant experience youth employment
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point) and report writing skills.
• Excellent English communication (spoken and written)
• Ability to lead a team and supervise other staff as well as organize work, meet deadlines, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Self-driven with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Honest and transparent
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• He/she should be ready to travel to field in the rural areas

Experience needed

At least 5 years of comprehensive experience in agriculture, youth employment or rural development project management (working experience in NGOs and UN agencies will be an advantage)

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of CRCSP activities in Gatsibo District
• Plan, organize, and supervise project activities in line with approved work plans, budgets, and the objectives of GNI, WFP, and KOICA
• Ensure FSC-related interventions are fully aligned with agricultural and agribusiness value chains, while livelihood interventions address both agricultural and non-agricultural income-generating activities, including vocational training
• Oversee the delivery of livelihood and vocational support for youth and women in activities such as tailoring, carpentry, hairdressing, hospitality, and others
• Develop annual operational plans and budgets and oversee their implementation in collaboration with the finance department
• Coordinate all CRCSP activities at district level and report directly to supervisors in organization
• Coordinate with WFP, KOICA, MINAGRI, RAB, NAEB, MINIYOUTH, district and local authorities, FSCs, TVET institutions, MFIs/banks, and other relevant stakeholders
• Organize stakeholder consultations and coordination meetings to ensure alignment with local needs and labor market opportunities
• Supervise project staff, identify capacity-building needs, and support staff performance management and development
• Ensure appropriate data management systems are in place to track FSC performance, livelihood participants, vocational training outcomes, and employment results
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor implementation quality and progress Review and consolidate weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual project report
• Carry out any other duties assigned by supervisors in organization

• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point) and report writing skills.
• Excellent English communication (spoken and written)
• Ability to lead a team and supervise other staff as well as organize work, meet deadlines, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Self-driven with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Honest and transparent
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• A Master’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree (A0) in Agribusiness, Agriculture Sciences, Rural Development, agriculture economics and other related fields with relevant experience youth employment
• At least 5 years of comprehensive experience in agriculture, youth employment or rural development project management (working experience in NGOs and UN agencies will be an advantage)