Background
Peace and Development Network is a network of peace building organizations. Due to our country’s history, many organizations were founded with the aim of promoting peace and unity among Rwandans. In this regard, TLC, MJCI-Shalom, PDD, CAPR, Friends Peace House (FPH) were formed. During a meeting in Kicukiro, Kigali in 2014, these organizations with their funding partner MCC, resolved that working together would create synergy, increase visibility for their activities, and bring about accountability and unity.
Position title: Field staff
Position:3 (1 per district)
Location: Kayonza Burera and Gasabo districts
NB: Interested candidates on this position should be willing to work and stay in one of the above-mentioned districts. While applying kindly mention the district of your interest.
Eligibility criteria for District field staff (CA+ project)
Education
- A Bachelor's degree in conservation agriculture, agronomy, crop sciences, Horticulture, Agribusiness or related agriculture sciences
Skills and Experiences
- Two to three years of relevant experience in agriculture sector specifically on conservation agriculture and rural development activities preferably working with smallholder farmers
- Proven experience on conservation agriculture and its main pillars
- Background knowledge on the performance of Village Saving and Loans Associations (VSLAs)
- Proven experience in agricultural extension related works and farmers outreach activities including training
- Sufficient knowledge about adult learning
- Hold a driving license category A
- Leadership skills
- Good team worker, good listener, high communication skills
- Computer literacy of the Microsoft package including MS Word, Excel, and data analysis packages including (Kobo collect, survey CTO and SPSS)
Key Competences
- Ability to be creative and innovative in generating new ideas about conservation agriculture depending on project location
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of commitment and self-motivation.
- Strong focus on results.
- Capable of thinking-outside of the box to achieve quality results and service.
- Practicing accountability and integrity.
- Ability to perform under time pressure, be flexible, work independently, manage multiple tasks and work effectively to meet the goal set.
- A strong aptitude and attitude for organizational change, innovation, learning, and team building
- High level of professionalism, work ethics, integrity and data collection analysis and reporting.
- Being ready to start on the responsibilities immediately.
- Proactive and able to manage workload with guidance from the project coordinator
- Good writing and reporting skills.
- Fluent in Kinyarwanda, and English (Having skills on French is an added advantage)
- Willingness to work in designated project locations
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications, skills, and experience should apply through our email pdnrwandarecruitment@gmail.com by August 14th, 2025.
Please send a detailed application/cover letter and a detailed CV. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.