JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Project Field Officers (3 Positions)
Project: High Iron Beans (HIB) Value Chain Development in Rwanda
Location: Western Province: Rutsiro, Nyamasheke and Rusizi Districts
Supervisor: Project Manager
Duration of Assignment: May 2026 – November 30, 2027
About AGRIFOP
The Agribusiness Focused Partnership Organization (AGRIFOP) is a non-governmental organization established in Rwanda in 2012 to support rural smallholder agricultural development and serve the public interest. AGRIFOP is registered under Law N°04/2012 of 17/02/2012 governing NGOs in Rwanda (REG. No 014/NGO/2015).
AGRIFOP promotes sustainable agriculture by strengthening agro-dealer networks, empowering farmers, and fostering agribusiness development. The organization has extensive experience in agricultural input systems, farmer capacity building, and value chain development.
AGRIFOP has received funding support to implement the High Iron Beans (HIB) Value Chain Development Project, which aims to improve adoption of improved bean varieties and strengthen the formal seed system among smallholder farmers in Western Province.
The project is implemented with the support of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), an international organization dedicated to improving nutrition outcomes by increasing access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food. GAIN works globally to combat malnutrition by strengthening food systems and supporting sustainable, market-based solutions that benefit vulnerable populations.
Position Summary
AGRIFOP is recruiting three (3) qualified and motivated Project Field Officers to support the implementation of field activities under the HIB project. The Field Officers will be responsible for direct engagement with farmer cooperatives, supporting training activities, and facilitating linkages between farmers, agro-dealers, and other value chain actors. Each Field Officer will be based in one of the following districts: Rutsiro, Nyamasheke, and Rusizi.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Mobilize and work closely with farmer cooperatives and smallholder farmers
- Conduct training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for High Iron Beans production
- Establish and monitor demonstration plots at community level in FOBASI (Food Basket Sites)
- Support farmers in accessing improved HIB seeds and agricultural inputs
- Facilitate linkages between farmers, cooperatives, agro-dealers, and seed multipliers
- Collaborate with local government authorities and project partners
- Conduct regular field visits and provide technical support to beneficiaries
- Collect field data and contribute to monitoring and reporting activities
- Support implementation of project work plans and schedules
- Promote inclusion of women and youth in project activities
- Do and submit weekly report, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports to the Project Manager on time
- Accept to reside in remote areas
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or related field
- At least 3 years of proven experience working with farmer cooperatives, especially in the beans value chain
- Demonstrated experience working with local government leaders and development partners
- Experience working in rural and remote areas
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of crop production, especially beans
- Practical experience in farmer training and extension services
- Good communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to work independently in remote field conditions
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Basic data collection and reporting skills
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English (French is an added advantage)
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently within assigned districts
- Ability to ride a motorcycle in rural terrains
- Valid Driving License for Motorcycle (Category A) – mandatory
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents in one PDF file with maximum 2MB:
- Application letter addressed to the AGRIFOP Chief Executive Officer
- Updated CV (maximum 3 pages)
- Cop of academic and professional certificates
- Copy of Driving License (Motorcycle)
Applications should be submitted via email to: info@agrifop.org.
Applicants should ensure their file does not exceed 2MB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for application: 10th April 2026