The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) is inviting applications from qualified professionals for four positions under the Howard G. Buffett Foundation Conservation Agriculture Project.
The successful candidates will lead and coordinate the implementation of Conservation Agriculture (CA) field activities at the provincial level, support agricultural extension services, train extension agents, supervise field activities, and promote good agricultural practices among farmers.
Applicants with academic qualifications in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, Soil Sciences, Agriculture, or related listed fields are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the relevant experience requirements.
The recruitment was posted on 5 November 2026, and the application deadline is 13 November 2026.
About MINAGRI
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) is responsible for developing and implementing policies and programmes that support agricultural development and the growth of Rwanda’s animal resources sector.
Through the Howard G. Buffett Foundation Conservation Agriculture Project, the ministry supports the promotion and implementation of Conservation Agriculture practices to improve agricultural productivity and strengthen sustainable farming systems.
The recruitment seeks professionals who can coordinate provincial activities, provide technical support to agricultural extension workers, and facilitate the adoption of good agricultural practices among farmers.
Job Purpose
The successful candidates will lead and oversee the implementation of project field activities at the provincial level.
They will coordinate Conservation Agriculture extension activities, organize farmer and extension-agent training, supervise field personnel, establish demonstration plots, and monitor the adoption of Conservation Agriculture practices.
The role also involves collecting and consolidating field data, preparing reports, supporting farmer feedback mechanisms, and identifying challenges that may affect project implementation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provincial Project Coordination
- Lead and oversee the implementation of project field activities at the provincial level.
- Coordinate Conservation Agriculture extension activities and services provided by different organizations within the assigned province.
- Plan provincial field activity schedules in line with project timelines.
- Organize the logistics required to conduct field activities.
- Coordinate the activities of relevant agricultural stakeholders within the assigned area.
2. Training and Technical Support
- Organize Conservation Agriculture training for extension agents within the assigned area.
- Provide technical backstopping to district and sector agronomists.
- Support farmer promoters in Conservation Agriculture and good agricultural practices.
- Ensure that extension workers receive appropriate technical guidance.
- Promote consistent communication of Conservation Agriculture practices among agricultural stakeholders.
3. Conservation Agriculture Promotion
- Ensure that Conservation Agriculture messages and good agricultural practices promoted by different organizations at the FoBaSis are harmonized and consistent within the assigned areas.
- Lead the establishment of on-farm Conservation Agriculture demonstration plots.
- Support the establishment of model farms.
- Organize farmer field days and agricultural exchange visits.
- Promote the adoption of Conservation Agriculture practices among farmers.
4. Supervision and Performance Monitoring
- Supervise Conservation Agriculture Focal Persons deployed in the FoBaSis.
- Conduct regular follow-up visits to assess their performance.
- Monitor the implementation of assigned field activities.
- Identify challenges affecting project performance and recommend appropriate action.
5. Data Collection and Reporting
- Collect and consolidate field data on Conservation Agriculture adoption.
- Ensure the quality and reliability of field-level data.
- Prepare and submit regular field reports.
- Support farmer feedback mechanisms.
- Document lessons learned from project implementation.
- Identify and report field-level risks and challenges to the Project Manager.
Academic Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Applicants must possess one of the following academic qualifications and corresponding relevant work experience:
| Academic Qualification | Minimum Relevant Experience |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences | 3 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources | 3 years |
| Master’s Degree in Natural Resources | 1 year |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Soil Sciences | 3 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture | 3 years |
| Master’s Degree in Agriculture | 1 year |
| Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies | 1 year |
| Master’s Degree in Soil Science | 1 year |
Applicants should ensure that their academic qualifications and professional experience correspond to one of the listed combinations.
Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills
Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Project Management
- Experience in managing rural development projects at provincial or national level.
- Ability to coordinate field activities and manage project implementation schedules.
- Ability to organize and supervise project activities.
2. Community Engagement and Mobilization
- Experience in community engagement and mobilization.
- Ability to work with farmers and agricultural stakeholders.
- Skills in facilitating farmer participation in agricultural development activities.
3. Farmer Training and Agricultural Extension
- Experience in training farmers.
- Ability to organize training activities for agricultural extension agents.
- Knowledge of Conservation Agriculture and good agricultural practices relevant to the assigned responsibilities.
4. Leadership and Management
- Demonstrated relevant management and leadership experience.
- Ability to supervise field personnel.
- Strong coordination and decision-making abilities.
Application Deadline: 13 November 2026.
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