SPF Joint Ventures Professional internship
Company Profile
SPF JOINT VENTURES (SPF-IKIGEGA) is a limited company created in 2016 by Potato farmer’s trough the Support of MINAGRI severe shortage of potato quality seeds which remains a major challenge in potato production in Rwanda and in the region.
The company is now building the seed potato value chain – upwards: (i) on one side the company is organizing seed multipliers in their production categories and link them to RAB; (ii) the company is contracting with potato seed multipliers to buy all categories of seeds. –Downwards: the company is selling quality potato seeds to farmers’ organizations, individuals’ farmers, NGOs, Districts, and so on.
Required standards in the process of quality seed production. This has a direct negative Consequence on the productivity. SPF – IKIGEGA intends to stand as a leading company in potato seed business by addressing the issue of producing, collecting, storing, and selling quality potato seeds in Rwanda and neighboring countries.
Mission:
Our mission is to ensure stable availability and accessibility of quality potato seeds in Rwanda and neighboring countries.
Vision:
The vision of SPF-IKIGEGA is: “To become a Professional Seed Trader by Working and Serving Local Communities”.
Professional internship:
We are looking to recruit young fresh graduate university in the field of Agriculture especially in seed potato production and commercialization(Agronomists).
Location
District
AGRONOMIST
Rubavu
Agronomist 1
Karongi
Agronomist 1
Rutsiro
Agronomist1
Musanze
Agronomist 1
Burera
Agronomist 2
Nyaruguru
Agronomist 1
Nyamagabe
Agronomist 1
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coaching and mentoring potato seed producers and potatoes growers on the best practices acquired during training;
Coordinate and establish links with SPF-Ikigega and other stakeholders.
Transfer new technologies to the potato seed producers and potatoes growers and get their problems back;
Help potatoes growers in selection of improved seed varieties and proper agriculture;
Help potatoes seed producers and potatoes growers in farm management to have increased
Help seeds producers in pre-audit of seed activities before RICA inspection;
Mapping of land to be cultivated by seed multipliers and big farmers before starting
Train potato seed producers and potatoes growers on seed production , marketing system and post-harvest operation;
Help potato seed producers and potatoes growers to make good decision by communication
Identify and disseminate climate smarts agricultures practices (Climate resilient);
Elaboration and submission of weekly and monthly action plan;
Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly report;
Perform other related duties as required.
Required skills are following:
Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science and Rural development.
Ability to use of Microsoft office
Excellent interpersonal skills and Ability to work as part of team,
Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment;
Good communication skills;
Can work independently;
Interested Applicants Fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their application documents including Curriculum Vitae, Motivation Letter max one page, and copy of Degree at seedpotatofund@gmail.com not later than 29th January 2022. The only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
