Cluster Manager for SHORA NEZA Project at DUHAMIC-ADRI: (Deadline 20 November 2023)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO HIRE Cluster Manager for SHORA NEZA Project

DUHAMIC-ADRI is a local non-profit organization based in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, Kicukiro District, Niboye Sector. Since October 2023, DUHAMIC-ADRI is implementing Shora Neza Project in partnership with WFP under a funding opportunity from the Mastercard foundation (the foundation). This project is being implemented in Southern and Western Provinces with the aim to create new and strengthen existing employment opportunities for young men and women, while considering their different needs, through strengthened, interlinked, and efficient agricultural value chains.

The Project intends to contribute to food systems strengthening to create employment opportunities for young males and females with a focus on the following segments of different value chains:

1. Market Access: Increased smallholder farmer incomes by connecting them to premium public and private markets for sales at national and regional levels.
2. Post-harvest Management (PHM): Improved quality and reduced post-harvest losses through the promotion of a vibrant, youth-led market for post-harvest (PH) equipment and services.
3. Access to Finance: Enhanced linkages to formal financial products and services by project beneficiaries.

With the above background, DUHAMIC-ADRI would like to recruit Two (2) Cluster Managers for the SHORA NEZA Project to to improve youth employment conditions through Food systems strengthening to create employment opportunities for youth and to set in place a vibrant and functional Farmer Service Centre (FSC) model to connect and interlink all value chain actors. 

Job Location: Western Province and Southern Province (District of Project Office, to be determined)

Report to: Project Coordinator of SHORA NEZA Project

Net Salary: 851,678 RWF

Interested candidates shall fulfill the following conditions, qualifications, and skills:

• Master’s degree in Project Management, Agribusiness, Development studies, agriculture economics or Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Development studies, agriculture economics, crop production, agribusiness, animal production, and food science.
• Having experience of at least 5 years in value chain development, market research and linkages, youth employment, or rural development project management (working experience in NGOs and UN agencies will be an advantage);
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and report writing skills;
• Excellent English communication (spoken and written);
• Ability to lead a team and supervise other staff as well as organize work, and meet deadlines;
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision,
• Integrity, Professionalism and Transparency,
• Be available and ready to start immediately after notification for this position;
• Strong capacity and creativity in leading and facilitating participatory methodologies to meaningfully engage beneficiaries and receiving their feedback

Notice: Young candidates are encouraged to apply.

Major responsibilities for the Cluster Manager

Responsibilities of the Cluster Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and oversee the implementation of the Shora Neza project in the Western Province or Southern Province;
• Be responsible to facilitate the youth dialogues that aim to identify the FSCs and other primary participants including the young farmers;
• Design, organize, and monitor programs and activities that align with the mission and goals of the organization;
• Prepare a budget and operations plan for the Shora Neza project;
• Manage and report all project activities at the cluster level and to the Project Coordinator
• Control project budget and ensure proper spending in collaboration with Project Coordinator and the finance department;
• Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project objectives are met
• Maintain close coordination and communication with WFP, government agencies such as MINAGRI, RAB, NAEB, MINIYOUTH, Districts and local government, FSCs, RYAF, Meteo Rwanda, and MFI/Banks for information sharing;
• Conduct consultation workshops, and meetings with stakeholders to assess their interests, needs, and to facilitate communication, transparency, and decision-making regarding project;
• Collaborate and network with other NGOs, government departments, reputable public, private sector partners working on accessing to finance, youth empowerment and food systems at central and province level;
• Supervise and identify training needs of project participants and ensure development plans are implemented;
• Evaluate the performance of staff and provide feedback and coaching;
• Promote diverse programs to enhance community people’s understanding and participation in community development;
• Ensure that dynamic database tools are in place and in use to systematically track and report data on Farmer Service Centers, and Youth employment;
• Conduct regular field visits for effective M&E;
• Verify weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual project related staff reports and hired consultancy firm;
• Compile and submit regular reports including weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports according to set reporting standards;
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisors.’

Protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, Safeguarding and anti-fraud Responsibilities:

By applying to this position, I understand and acknowledge that DUHAMIC-ADRI treat all people with dignity and respect and takes a zero tolerance on harassment, harm, sexual exploitation and abuse (all forms of abuse), exploitation, child labor, and human trafficking and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others and case should be reported. DUHAMIC-ADRI didn’t tolerate any form of corruption.

This position is open to any candidate fulfilling the required conditions, qualifications, and skills without any discrimination. Women and persons with disabilities fulfilling the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates will send their applications which include a motivational letter addressed to the DUHAMIC-ADRI Executive Secretary, a detailed CV including the copy of National Identification Card, copy of the degree(s), and other relevant certificates to the following email address: recruitment@duhamic.org.rw no later than November, 20^th, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written and oral exams.

Done at Kigali, November, 13^th, 2023

BENINEZA Innocent

Executive Secretary