SNV Netherlands Development Organisation Sector Leader Agri-food Jobs in Rwanda
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation Sector Leader Agri-food Jobs in Rwanda; The Sector Leader will provide strategic and operational leadership for SNV Rwanda’s Agri-Food sector, including the Seas of Change (SoC) Rwanda programme which works at the nexus of Regenerative Agriculture and Productive Use of Renewable Energy. As a key member of the Country Management Team, the Sector Leader steers the strategic direction, quality, and performance of SNV’s agri-food sector portfolio, supports national positioning, resource mobilisation, and programme innovation, and ensures internal coherence across the country portfolio.
This role includes line management of Project Managers within the agri-food sector and advisory contributions to strategic projects. The Sector Leader strengthens SNV’s visibility and influence in national agri-food systems transformation and works collaboratively across sectors to support inclusive, sustainable development.
QualificationsYour key responsibilities:Strategic Sector Leadership and Positioning: Translate SNV’s global agri-food strategies to the national context.
Lead the design and implementation of a country-level agri-food sector strategy aligned with SNV Rwanda’s multi-annual strategic plan.
Align sector strategy with SNV’s cross-cutting themes: gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation, and youth employment.
Champion the agri-food sector in the Country Management Team and represent it in national and regional fora.
Identify emerging trends, policy developments, and funding opportunities in the agri-food sector.
Business Development and Resource Mobilisation:
Lead and coordinate the agri-food sector pipeline and business development strategy, including for Seas of Change Rwanda.
Develop and maintain donor and partner relationships that support long-term programme sustainability.
Lead the design of strategic, high-quality, and impactful
funding proposals, in collaboration with project teams and SNV’s global business development team.
Contribute to business development for other sectors (e.g., Energy and Water) as needed.
Programme Leadership:
Provide strategic leadership for the Seas of Change Rwanda programme, including management of implementation partnerships.
Oversee investment brokering and ecosystem development activities, with a strong private sector orientation.
Strengthen capacities of agri-food actors, including SMEs, producer organisations, and investors, to support inclusive, climate-smart, and nutrition-sensitive food systems.
Foster strong collaboration with the SNV Global SoC programme team to share lessons and align strategies.
Contribute thought leadership in inclusive business, agri-finance, and market systems transformation.
Team and Portfolio Management:
Manage and coach Project Managers and Advisors in the agri-food sector ensuring alignment with sector strategy and SNV values.
Lead performance management, team development, and succession planning.
Monitor implementation of sector programmes to ensure quality, timeliness, compliance, and impact.
Support internal learning and reflection across the agri-food portfolio.
How to Apply
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