MINAGRI Jobs 2026: Project Management Position Available – Apply by 13 November

The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) is inviting applications from qualified professionals for one position under the Howard G. Buffett Foundation (HGBF) Conservation Agriculture Project.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, coordinate project implementation, manage resources, supervise project personnel, and ensure effective collaboration between MINAGRI, partner organizations, local leaders, extension agents, and project beneficiaries.

This opportunity is suitable for professionals with a Master’s degree or PhD in Project Management, Rural Development, Agribusiness, Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, or Agricultural Sciences, depending on the specified experience requirements.

Through the Howard G. Buffett Foundation Conservation Agriculture Project, MINAGRI works with partners and stakeholders to promote Conservation Agriculture (CA) and regenerative agriculture practices.

The project aims to strengthen agricultural extension services, improve coordination among implementing organizations, and encourage the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices by farmers.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will provide leadership, direction, and management of project activities, resources, equipment, and information.

The position involves overseeing project implementation, ensuring compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Howard G. Buffett Foundation (HGBF) and MINAGRI, coordinating partner organizations, supervising project staff, and monitoring progress against project objectives.

The candidate will also lead the development of project activity plans and budgets, promote the integration of Conservation Agriculture into district action plans and national extension services, and represent the project in stakeholder engagements and policy discussions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership and Management

• Provide leadership, direction, and management of project activities, resources, equipment, and information.
• Ensure that all provisions of the project Memorandum of Understanding between HGBF and MINAGRI are respected.
• Lead the development and updating of project activity plans.
• Ensure that action plans and budget allocations are aligned with project objectives.
• Establish timeframes for specific project activities.
• Manage project implementation schedules and organize logistics required for field activities.

2. Project Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the link between MINAGRI and project beneficiaries, local leaders, and extension agents in project areas.
• Coordinate and provide direction to partner organizations and institutions implementing Conservation Agriculture and regenerative agriculture in Rwanda.
• Represent the project in stakeholder meetings, policy dialogues, and learning events.
• Strengthen collaboration between implementing organizations and relevant agricultural stakeholders.

3. Budget and Grant Management

• Prepare budgets for project activities.
• Ensure compliance with the grant Memorandum of Understanding between HGBF and MINAGRI.
• Ensure that project resources and budget allocations support the approved objectives.
• Oversee the management and utilization of project resources, equipment, and information.

4. Conservation Agriculture Mainstreaming

• Lead the harmonization of Conservation Agriculture messaging within national extension services.
• Ensure that Conservation Agriculture messages and good agricultural practices promoted by partner institutions and organizations are consistent.
• Prevent conflicting agricultural messages from being communicated to farmers.
• Ensure the inclusion of Conservation Agriculture in district action plans and extension services.
• Support the mainstreaming of Conservation Agriculture within national agricultural extension systems.

5. Staff Supervision and Performance Management

• Supervise Conservation Agriculture Field Specialists, FoBaSi focal persons, and other project staff.
• Set performance targets for project personnel.
• Provide guidance and support to staff to achieve expected project deliverables.
• Monitor staff performance and ensure effective implementation of assigned responsibilities.

6. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
• Track project progress against key performance indicators.
• Prepare regular and consolidated progress reports.
• Document lessons learned from project implementation.
• Use project performance information to inform improvements and the scaling up of field activities.

Academic Qualifications and Experience Requirements

Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications and meet the corresponding relevant experience requirements.

Master’s Degree Qualifications

PhD Qualifications

Applicants should ensure that their academic qualifications match one of the listed fields.

Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills

Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Project Management Experience

• Experience in managing rural development projects at provincial or national level.
• Ability to coordinate project activities and oversee implementation.
• Ability to manage project schedules, resources, and deliverables.

2. Community Engagement and Mobilization

• Experience in community engagement and mobilization.
• Ability to work effectively with project beneficiaries, local leaders, and agricultural stakeholders.

3. Farmer Training

• Experience in training farmers.
• Ability to support agricultural extension and knowledge-sharing activities.

4. Leadership and Management

• Demonstrated relevant management and leadership experience.
• Ability to supervise project staff and coordinate partner organizations.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.

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Application Deadline: 13 November 2026.

MINAGRI Recruitment 2026: 4 Conservation Agriculture Jobs Available – Apply by 13 November