Company Description

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Job Description

SNV Rwanda is recruiting a Production Officer for its program focused on youth employment within agricultural value chains. The Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture – Rwanda (YEA-R) program aims to increase resilience and quality of life for young women, men and persons with disabilities through dignified, fulfilling, and equitable work opportunities.

The Production Officers will work closely with the Deputy Program manager in the implementation of a youth empowerment and employability program within the horticulture and poultry value chains across designated districts in Rwanda.

Key job responsibilities

• Deliver technical training and field-based mentoring in improved horticulture and poultry production practices.
• Provide support for the implementation of poultry vaccination schedules, including correct handling and administration of vaccines.
• Promote climate-smart agriculture and sustainable production technologies.
• Monitor farms to ensure adherence to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and poultry health protocols.
• Collect and analyse data on yields, input usage, and animal health performance.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor, coach, and assist women and youth entrepreneurs to start and operate small scale agri-businesses in target agricultural value chains.
• Identify women and youth entrepreneurs, assess capacity and skills gaps, and develop tailored training programs to enhance entrepreneurship skills, financial capability, and increase employability.
• Participate in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports and other program documents in accordance with SNV and donor guidelines and standards.
• Perform any other duties related to the program as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine, Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of practical experience in poultry or horticulture farming.
• Proven experience in poultry vaccination & administration, scheduling, and biosecurity management.
• Knowledge of Business-to-Business (B2B) Processes, including how to establish market linkages to facilitate sustainable businesses among rural youth and women.
• Proven experience working with local government at both sector and district level supporting poultry farmers across public, private, and NGO sectors.
• Familiarity with input supply systems, animal health services, and agribusiness operations.
• Strong background in capacity building, coaching and quality assurance for field-based teams.
• Proficiency in English & Kinyarwanda is required (written and spoken), while knowledge of basic French is an added advantage.
• Good computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Windows applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

Terms of appointment:

• Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week)
• Contract Duration: 1 year
• Expected Start Date: July 2025
• Information Duty Station: Kigali

How to apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before June 10, 2025, COB using the Smart Recruiters platform.

Note: This is a national position, qualified Rwandan candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts.

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

Shortlisting

Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference & vetting check

At SNV, we conduct thorough background and reference checks for all candidates applying for internationally determined positions, with a strong focus on safeguarding. You will be asked to provide contact details for two individuals who can serve as references. Please note, we will only contact your referees with your explicit permission.

As a participant in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, our reference checks also include a request to your previous employers to complete a "Statement of Conduct" questionnaire. This questionnaire addresses any instances of misconduct, including sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, in line with the Scheme's definitions.

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