Project Director ||Horticultural Exporters Association of Rwanda (HEAR)

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Wed, 23-Jul-2025, 16:44

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TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR PROJECT PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT AT HORTICULTURAL EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION OF RWANDA (HEAR)

1. Background

The Horticultural Exporters Association of Rwanda (HEAR), in partnership with Alliance for a Green revolution in Africa (AGRA) and Mastercard Foundation, is implementing a 36-month project titled “Enhancing Market Access and Inclusivity in Rwanda’s Horticulture Value Chain.” The project aims to accelerate Rwanda’s avocado value chain growth and global competitiveness through improved data systems, contract farming models, training, and inclusive market linkages targeting youth and women.

The job description and key responsibilities are as follows

A. PROJECT DIRECTOR

Duty Station: Kigali, with occasional travel.

Duration: one year renewable based on the performance review.

Key Duties

Developand regularly update the project implementation plan and budget, and ensure effective tracking of milestones and deliverables.

Prepare and submit quarterly and annual progress reports, financial reports, and technical documentation to AGRA and other partners.

Conductregular performance reviews and provide technical guidance to the project

RepresentHEAR in coordination meetings, forums, and workshops at national and regional levels.

Facilitate strategic partnerships and stakeholder consultations to addresspolicy, market access, and value chain challenges.

Monitorproject risks and lead the implementation of mitigation and adaptation

Ensurelessons learned are captured, documented, and shared for scaling and

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic, technical leadership and direction for overall project implementation,ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and donor expectations.

Overseeplanning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting processes in accordance with AGRA and Mastercard Foundation requirements.

Superviseand support the project implementation team, including the National Coordinator and Field Support Officer.

Leadstrategic engagement with government institutions, value chain actors, and development partners to strengthen coordination and collaboration.

Ensurecompliance with project timelines, results framework, financial guidelines, and risk management protocols.

Drive sustainability planning, knowledge sharing, and the institutionalization of projectoutcomes within HEAR and among stakeholders.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in project management, Business Administration, Agriculture related field, Rural development, Finance, or any other related field.

Master’sdegree in the above related disciplines or other professional certifications will be an added advantage.

At least 5 years of experience managing donor-funded projects related to this

Provenexperience in team leadership, partnership engagement, and market systems

Excellent communication, writing, and reporting skills in English; knowledge of Kinyarwanda is an added advantage.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

Acover letter (indicating the position applied for)

UpdatedCV (with 3 referees)

Copiesof academic and professional certificates

Deadline for applications: July28,2025

Submission email/contact: [email protected]

Equal Opportunity

HEAR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, youth, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

We will be reviewing and interviewing applications as they are submitted.

Date and Timings:

23-07-2025 1:13 PM to 09-08-2025 1:13 PM

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