Reference number: 202548
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Rwamagana, Rwanda
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Socio-economics Technician - Rwanda
Overview To implement socio-economic work in relation to Output 2.2 (\"Markets and value chains for climate resilient agricultural & tree products\") within the framework of the project \"Transforming Eastern Province through Adaptation\"(TREPA), with special emphasis on the development of tree crop value chains.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Support establishment of seed and nursery and other enterprises focused on wood products and tree crops:
Consultations with communities and other local stakeholders.
Needs assessments for capacity development.
Capacity development linked with business organization.
Development of business plans.
2. Support development of seed and nursery and other enterprises focused on wood products and tree crops:
Needs assessments for capacity development.
Development of training modules on climate-resilient agribusiness and delivery of related trainings.
Development of investment plans.
Development of labeling options.
3. Improve enabling conditions for the development of tree crop value chains:
Needs assessment for infrastructure enhancements.
Supporting infrastructure enhancements (e.g., market infrastructure, RRCs, storage and cooling).
Needs assessment for use of information and communication technologies (ICT) linked with climate resilience and farm level energy efficiency in value chains.
Strengthening of existing and establishment of new ICT systems and decision support tools for climate resilience and farm level energy efficiency.
Organization of business roundtables and support of trade fairs.
Fostering linkages with financial service providers.
4. Document, communicate and advocate progress in the development of value chains for tree crops for further scaling:
Elaboration of knowledge products for RRCs and ICT systems.
Elaboration of dissemination materials and other communication pieces.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in agricultural or forest economics, agribusiness management, business administration, or related field – Master's degree (e.g., MBA) desirable.At least 5 years hands-on field experience in implementing value chain development projects or components – experience in working with cooperatives and farmer associations is essential.
Team player with proven record of working in interdisciplinary teams.