Job Positions (4)

2 Job Positions of Community Mobilization Specialist

Job responsibilities

1. Community Engagement and Awareness o Develop and implement strategies to raise awareness about the importance of forest and landscape restoration among local communities.
2. Organize community meetings, workshops, and events to promote project goals and encourage participation.
3. Facilitate dialogues to understand community needs, challenges, and traditional knowledge related to natural resource management.
4. Capacity Building o Train and mentor community members on sustainable land use practices, reforestation techniques, and conservation approaches.
5.  Collaborate with local leaders and organizations to build networks that support restoration initiatives.
6. Collaboration and Partnerships Work closely with community leaders, local organizations, and stakeholders to foster partnerships that enhance project success. o Ensure consistent communication and collaboration with project teams and external partners.
7. Monitoring and Reporting o Monitor community involvement and document progress, challenges, and success stories. o Provide regular reports to the project team, including data on community participation and feedback.
8. Conflict Resolution and Advocacy o Ensure the project adheres to safeguarding principles o Mediate conflicts related to land use and project activities, promoting equitable solutions for all parties. o Advocate for the inclusion of marginalized groups, including women and youth, in restoration efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations
• Master’s Degree in Public Relations
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Communication
• Master’s Degree in Business Communication
• Bachelor’s Degree in Development Economics
• Master’s Degree in Development Economics
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies
• Master’s degree in Social Studies

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Excellent in writing and speaking English; and good knowledge in French is an added value.

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Bamboo Production and Non-timber Forest Products Specialist

Job responsibilities

• Participate in the elaboration of the National Strategy and Action Plan on the development of the Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) and Bamboo in Rwanda;

• Conduct baseline studies for identification of the most promising NTFP in Rwanda;

• Coordinate all NTFP & bamboo activities within the department;

• Organize regular briefing meetings in the department to inform on progress with different NTFP & Bamboo projects carried out to increase its awareness and visibility in Rwanda;

• Promote the capacity building activities for producers and stakeholders involved in bamboo & NTFP value chains;

• Work with the extension services to raise awareness on sustainable management of NTFPs and Bamboo;

• Identify sites and suitable species for Bamboo plantation

• Liaise with research Institutions for NTFPs domestication

• Perform any other duties assigned by the forestry department;

• Report to the Director of Non – Timber forest projects Unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry
• Master’s Degree in Agro-forestry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry
• Degree in Biodiversity Conservation
• Master’s Degree in Biodiversity Conservation
• Master’s Degree in Forestry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Botany
• Bachelor’s degree in nature conservation

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Analytical and problem solving skills

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District Forest Support Development Officer

Job responsibilities

• Advise districts on policies, strategies and legislation related to the forestry management as well as to the implementation of them;

• Provide to Districts, public institutions, associations and private sector, relevant document concerning forest sector;

• Create a platform of forestry stakeholder for effective planning and management;

• Participate in preparation of national forest programs;

• Advise on the protection and rational utilization of forests in Districts as well as adding value to forestry products;

• Ensure the integration of forest laws, regulations and policies into district development plans;

• Ensure earmarked allocation and their utilization to districts;

• Participation in elaboration, validation and implementation of the District Forest management Plans (DFMPs)in districts

• Ensure Forest Monitoring system implementation in forest related activities

• Participate in the development of forestry policy, regulations, strategy, and any other documents related to forestry and ensure their implementation;

• Contribute to the follow-up of contracts related to forest activities;

• Develop technical guidelines, norms and standards on tree nursery preparations, tree planting and monitoring of planted trees;

• Ensure availability and mapping of tree planting and planted sites;

• Monitor tree nursery preparation and planting activities;

• Collect and compile quarterly reports from all Districts on forest plantation activities;

• To perform any other duties instructed by Director of Forestry Management unit

• To report to the Director of Forestry Management Unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agro-forestry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biodiversity Conservation
• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry
• Bachelor’s degree in nature conservation

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;
• Skills
• Team working Skills
• Time work and management skills ;
• Forest resources management and forest inventory
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda ,English and/or French ;knowledge of all is an advantage

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