Job Description
Reporting to the Seed and Fertilizers Division Manager, the Supply Chain Management Specialist has the following functions:
– Coordinating and facilitating the establishment of demand-supply articulation to effectively inform production planning for the local production of improved seed for priority crops;
– Spearhead the convening of annual joint planning sessions for the production and supply of adequate seed for the different categories of seed;
– Monitor, closely follow-up, and appraise the implementation of production plans for the different categories of seed for priority crops and other support interventions;
– Contribute to the development of knowledge tools and information systems on agriculture inputs value chain development;
– Devise mechanisms that promote improved forecasting of demand for seeds and fertilizers to allow for effective planning and supply of the needed quantities of inputs;
– Establishing partnership with agriculture inputs value chain stakeholders including seed producers, agro-dealers, farmers, local government, civil society organizations, private sector and development partners;
– Coordinate and ensure the timely availability and delivery of input by farmers including quality seeds and mineral fertilizers during cropping seasons;
– Organize sessions for seed production planning, monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment and reporting processes of the and distribution;
– Coordinate and monitor the implementation of plans for the production of different categories of seed for priority crops both on RAB Stations and private seed multipliers.
– Ensure the development and use of innovate tools to ensure the delivery of seeds and fertilizers distributed for use farmers in districts are adequately monitored;
– Coordinate the implementation of activities, projects and assets management that promote the delivery of adequate quality seed in the country and that public finances and goods are well managed;
– Undertaking any other duties as assigned by the Seed & Fertilizers Division Manager and other relevant authorities;
– Preparation of weekly, quarterly and annual reports concerning seed value chain delivery and development activities;
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Business Administration
1 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
1 Year of relevant experience
Master of Science in Information Technology
1 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Commodity Chain Development
1 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
Integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Resource management skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
Knowledge of the Agriculture resources
Knowledge of seed/ fertilizer value chains functionality
Skills in input supply chain management
Knowledge of the interconnections between the input supply chain actors
Coordination skills for the smooth flow of inputs along the supply chain
Ability to determine & manage the relations between demand and supply of seed and fertilizers in the Country
