FAO recruits 01 Cooperative Management Specialist
FAO
Kigali, Rwanda
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description – Cooperative Management Specialist (2301009)
Job Description: 2301009
Cooperative Management Specialist
Job Posting: 05/Apr/2023
Closure Date: 21/Apr/2023, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FRRWA
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Rwanda-Kigali
Duration: Up to 100 days
Post Number: N/A
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
Organizational Setting
The beekeeping sector in Rwanda is increasingly attracting the private sector to invest in bee products and beekeeping inputs trade. To date, many local brands exist on the Rwandan market aside from other brands from neighbouring countries. The shift in the lifestyle of the middle class and rich persons in Rwanda to do supermarket shopping and increasing concern about consuming health products has increased the market for honey. Most of the honey processors and packers supply supermarkets and hotels. Despite these market opportunities, the supply of honey to high-end markets such as supermarkets and hotels still comes with complaints about the quality and quantity of honey supplied while beekeeping cooperatives from which the increase in quantity and improved quality of honey and honey products is expected are not very well managed according to beekeepers themselves and local district authorities.
In line with the above background, there is need for capacitating development of beekeepers to produce quantity and quality honey and honey products in Rwanda for the local and export market.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Rwanda, direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative/Programme and the Regional Project Coordinator, the incumbent will train and support legalizing 100 beekeeping cooperatives across the country.
The duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the followings:
Technical Focus
Support to capacity building of beekeeping Cooperatives on Proper Cooperative management and legal status of Cooperatives.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Carry out mapping of beekeeping cooperatives in the country and their success stories and challenges surrounding mainly the cooperative management and sustainability
• Conduct professional training on beekeeping cooperatives management options on the 10 educational apiaries
• Organize study visits for beekeeping cooperatives to the successful apiaries
• Assist cooperatives to establish rules and regulations
• Conduct training on governance, financial management and conflict resolution in beekeepers cooperatives
• Conduct needs assessment as basis for capacity building and revitalization of cooperatives
• Train cooperatives leaders on planning and budgeting, good governance, Financial management, Gender and cost of production estimation
• Train cooperatives leaders on laws, policies and guidelines related to beekeeping in Rwanda and internationally
• Support beekeepers cooperatives to have legal registration certificates
• Prepare a final report and its submission for FAO endorsement
• Provide organizational and technological management of beekeeping on farm.
• Train beekeeping cooperatives on efficient use of fixed assets, material resources, advanced technology for production of bee products, reducing costs, increasing productivity and profitability.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced University Degree (minimum Master Degree) in agricultural economics, Agribusiness environmental economics, International Development, Project Management and other related fields
• At least 5 years of experience including 3 years in beekeeping and cooperative management
• Working knowledge of written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda
• National of Rwanda or a legal resident in the country with a valid work permit
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Extensive knowledge of the management of cooperatives; associations and /or Cooperatives Union
• Having past experience on training farmers on cooperative management;
• Skills in advocacy, tact and a high degree of discretion and integrity;
• Demonstrated competency in capacity building and training of farmers;
• High-level managerial, supervisory, analytical and negotiating skills;
• Excellent ability to communicate in a credible and effective manner;
Selection Criteria
• Significant experience of Farmers Cooperative management and community-based development projects including beekeeping ones
• Proven experience in gaining cooperation, building and managing relations and partnerships with Local Government Institutions/organizations/agencies, as well as diverse range of stakeholders
• Sound knowledge and working experience related to the policy, legislation and regulation of municipal and provincial frameworks in Rwanda.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
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