Center for International Forestry Research Field Project Manager – TREPA Project Jobs in Rwanda

Center for International Forestry Research Field Project Manager – TREPA Project Jobs in Rwanda

Overview

TREPA project will build on existing and upcoming projects implemented by World Agroforestry (ICRAF) in eastern province of Rwanda by reversing land degradation, promoting climate smart agriculture, fruit trees for climate adaptation, support seed and seedlings delivery systems and breeding seed orchards.

The Project Manager will ensure sound field implementation of the "Transforming Eastern Province through Adaptation" (TREPA) project. The manager will work in liaison with the government authorities, executing project partners and field staff and will report to ICRAF’s project investigator(s).

Duties and responsibilities

Summary of responsibilities

Sound functioning of the ICRAF Rwanda Hub and solid project management through:

Coordination of annual planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of ICRAF field activities

Supervision of field technicians, project accountant and driver

Coordination with ICRAF Output leaders, PI, administration and finance teams

Managing hub budgets

Procurement of inputs and supplies

Hiring and supervision of consultants

Monitoring of field activities and collection of data

Preparation of technical and financial reports

Liaising with external stakeholders

Engaging in field activities by Implementing field work in areas of competence, collecting field data for implementation and monitoring, organize field visits, organize meetings, and monitor surveys.

Communicate by feeding into information-sharing platforms and forum across all the outputs that ICRAF is in charge of, prepare dissemination materials and disseminate project information and technical bulletins, engage stakeholders and media and consolidate reports for the ICRAF HUB activities and engage with TREPA PMU accordingly.

Requirements

Master's Degree in

agroforestry, forestry, natural resource management, horticulture, or related field – PhD degree desirable.

At least 5 years hands-on field experience in leading and implementing large agroforestry or forestry projects.

Education, knowledge and experience

Master's Degree in agroforestry, forestry, natural resource management, horticulture, or related field – PhD degree desirable.

At least 5 years hands-on field experience in leading and implementing large agroforestry or forestry projects.

Personal attributes and competencies

Personal attributes and competencies:

Proven record of building and leading high-performing teams.

Excellent skills and rapport for stakeholder relationships and community mobilization.

Self-driven and demonstrated capacity to implement workplans under minimum supervision.

Ability to communicate effectively, work under pressure and within tight schedules to meet ambitious project targets as per seasonal and institutional requirements.

Flexibility and willingness to work for longer periods within rural setups of Bugesera, Rwamagana, Kirehe, Kayonza, Gatsibo, Ngoma and Nyagatare districts. Proficiency in written and spoken English and local languages (Kinyarwanda).

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Center for International Forestry Research Field Project Manager – TREPA Project Jobs in Rwanda

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