Field Officer at The Biodiversity Conservation Organization (BIOCOOR): (Deadline 10 May 2026)
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Field Officer – Kaduha Sector
Organization: Biodiversity Conservation
Organization (BIOCOOR)
Project:“Umutima w’Ibidukikije: Empowering Communities for Nyungwe –
Ruhango Green Livelihoods”
Duty Station: Kaduha Sector, Nyamagabe District
Reports to: Programs Manager
Deadline: 10th May 2026
1. Background
BIOCOOR began in 2012 as a social enterprise called
BIOCOOP. In 2020, the organization shifted into an non-governmental
organization, keeping the same focus. BIOCOOR was founded primarily by young
people dedicated to act and advocate for biodiversity conservation, ecotourism
promotion, community health, environmental management, and climate change
mitigation and adaptation. The BIOCOOR headquarters are in Huye district of the
Southern Province of Rwanda. The organization’s geographic focus are the five
districts near Nyungwe National Park: Rusizi, Nyamasheke, Karongi, Nyamagabe,
and Nyaruguru, plus Huye, Nyanza, and Gisagara districts. The primary target
for BIOCOOR’s conservation activities is the rainforests of Nyungwe National
Park, its buffer zone, Lake Kivu, Rusizi river basin, Ruhango-Nyungwe Corridor,
Kibirizi-Muyira remnant forest, and other mountains that need restoration.
BIOCOOR aims to integrate conservation projects and sustainable economic
development in both green and blue economies.
Public procurement consulting
Mission:
To build a nation that is environmentally and
socio-economically stable through its resources and skills.
Vision:
Contribute to the development of Rwanda to the level of
middle-income countries using its resources and skills.BIOCOOR has been awarded
a grant under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme
(SGP) – Operational Phase 8 (OP8), implemented by the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP), to implement the project:
“Umutima w’Ibidukikije: Empowering Communities for
Nyungwe –Ruhango Green Livelihoods.”
The project will focus on ecosystem restoration and green
livelihood strengthening within the NyungweRuhango Corridor, specifically in
Kaduha Sector, Nyamagabe District.
2. Position Purpose
BIOCOOR is seeking a qualified and motivated Field Officer
to support the upcoming implementation of project activities at the community
level.
3. Key Responsibilities
- Support
implementation of ecosystem restoration activities
- Coordinate
community mobilization and engagement
- Facilitate
training in climate-smart agriculture and agroforestry
- Support
development of green livelihood initiatives (e.g., beekeeping, small
livestock, composting, and other income-generating activities)
- Assist
in establishment and monitoring of demonstration sites
- Promote
sustainable natural resource management and forest protection
- Organize
community awareness events and outreach activities
- Collect
field data and contribute to reporting
- Work
closely with local leaders and stakeholders
- Report
regularly to the Programs Manager
4. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in:
- Environmental
Science
- Forestry
- Nature
Conservation
- Agriculture
/ Agroforestry
- Natural
Resource Management
- Rural
Development
- Conservation
Biology
- Cooperative
Management or related field
5. Experience
- At
least 2 years of relevant field experience in:
- Community-based
projects
- Environmental
conservation or agriculture
- Rural
livelihoods programs
6. Required Skills
Knowledge of:
- Agroforestry
and ecosystem restoration
- Soil
and water conservation
- Climate-smart
agriculture
Experience in:
- Community
mobilization and training
- Working
with cooperatives or farmer groups
Strong:
- Communication
and facilitation skills
- Data
collection and reporting skills
Ability to work in rural field conditions
7 .Languages
- Fluent
in Kinyarwanda and English
- French
is an added advantage
8. Contract Details
- Contract
duration: 2 Years
- Duty
station: Kaduha Sector, Nyamagabe District
9. Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
- Application
letter addressed to the Executive Director of BIOCOOR
- Updated
CV
- Copies
of academic certificates
- Copy
of National ID
- Copy
of Valid driving License Cat A
Submission:
Email: info@biocoor.org.rw copy: ange@biocoor.org.rw
Or deliver physically to BIOCOOR Office, Huye District
Deadline: 10th May 2026
10. Equal Opportunity
BIOCOOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Youth and
people with disabilities are strongly
encouraged to apply.
11. Important Notice
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the required
qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
Notification will be made within one week after the application deadline.
If you do not hear from BIOCOOR within 5 days after the
application deadline, please consider your
application unsuccessful.
Dr Ange IMANISHIMWE, PhD
Country Executive Director
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