Center Advisor - Livestock Production at LuxDev:
(Deadline 13-08-2026)
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Job Title: Center Advisor - Livestock Production
Organization: Luxembourg Development Agency
Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda
Application Deadline: 13th August 2026
Start Date: 01st September 2026
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract, full-time
Contract length: 35 months
Submit: LuxDev Human It System
1. Background
The ISHEMA project of LuxDev Rwanda aims to transform
Rwanda’s agricultural sector by improving access to a high-quality TVET
education and strengthening mechanisms to integrate learners successfully into
the labor market.
It focuses on enhancing Centers of Vocational Excellence
(CoVEs) with two key objectives: increasing access to certified agricultural
skills and improving innovation and employment linkages by setting up
production units within CoVEs.
These units will provide hands-on training, foster
entrepreneurship, and strengthen connections between education and industry.
The project directly supports TVET students, teachers, and administrators,
while also benefiting private sector actors through improved access to skilled
graduates and agricultural innovations. It aligns with Rwanda’s Vision 2050 and
national education strategies, contributing to a more sustainable and
productive agricultural workforce.
2. DEPARTMENT / WORKPLACE
ISHEMA Poject, Ngoma district, Gitwe TVET Center of
Excellence, with regular travels to Kinazi and Mutobo TVET Centers of
Excellence as part of a rotation.
3. WORK ORGANISATION
In principle, this function is a full-time position. It
needs to be stationed next to the Gitwe TVET CoE.
4. POSITION ON ORGANISATIONAL CHART
Under the hierarchical supervision of the Chief Technical
Adviser, permanent reporting to the Head of Production from the Gitwe TVET
Center of Excellence
Supervises the production process and the Crop and Livestock
production staff.
5. JOB PURPOSE
The Center Advisor contributes by leading technical
operations to optimize crop production within the Center of Excellence. The
goal is to ensure sustainable, high-quality outputs with a view to
strengthening vocational training and industry linkages. The efficient
production management, effective budget control, and delivery of expert
extension services that support the ISHEMA project objectives measure success
in this position.
6. Key responsibilities
Technical Advisory & Extension Services
- Provide
extension services and expert technical advice to all crop production
staff within the Center of Excellence.
- Advise
on integrated cropping systems, including identifying and recommending
suitable crop types to be grown together (intercropping, rotations) to
maximize yields and soil health.
- Lead
the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies,
offering advice on biological, cultural, and chemical controls
- To
minimize losses and ensure safe production.
- Provide
specialized advice on crop nutrition and optimal livestock feeding and
care protocols, focusing on feed formulation, forage management, and
maximizing animal health.
- Being
familiar and curious to the production and processing of new varieties of
crops
- Being
familiar with livestock production and being able to provide some advice
Production Oversight and Mentorship
- Directly
oversee all crop production operations, ensuring adherence to best
practices, quality standards, and production targets.
- Mentor
Outgrowers and production staff, providing on-the-job training, technical
guidance, and capacity building to improve local agricultural expertise.
- Identify
opportunities to enhance the overall efficiency of production operations
through process optimization, technology adoption, and resource management.
Financial and Procurement Management
- Manage
finances and budgets specifically allocated for input materials and
operational costs associated with the role and production units.
- Ensure
the procurement of required input materials (seeds, fertilizer, feed,
veterinary supplies, etc.) is done in a timely manner and cost-effectively
to prevent production delays.
- Maintain
accurate records of inputs, outputs, and financial transactions.
- Any
other tasks required by the project or by LuxDev itself.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The following key performance indicators will measure the
success of the Center Advisor:
Category KPI Target Metric
(Example) Production Efficiency Yield/Output
Improvement 20% average increase in key crop yields production
annually. Financial Management Input Cost Reduction Maintain
operational costs within the approved budget. Outgrower Development Outgrower
Adoption Rate 80% adoption of advised best practices (e.g., IPM,
integrated cropping) among mentored Outgrowers. Procurement &
Compliance Timely Procurement Rate 100% of critical inputs
procured and delivered ahead of the scheduled planting deadline.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
In-house contacts
- Has
regular contact with the Chief Technical Advisor and Project Staff in
order to coordinate technical operations and ensure efficient crop and
livestock production within the Center of Excellence.
- Has
regular contact with the other Centre Advisors regarding their
rotations.
- Has
periodic contact with the Operational Pool with a view to aligning budgets
and managing administrative activities.
External contacts
- Has
periodic contact with Outgrower Coordinators with a view to strengthening
supply chains and supporting farmer engagement.
- Has
regular contact with School Management and RTB in order foster industry
linkages and integrate vocational training with practical production
activities.
- Education
and/or work experience
- Education:
Diploma-level qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, or a
closely related field.
- Experience:
Minimum of 15 years of experience in agricultural extension, farm
management, or advisory roles, with demonstrated expertise crop production
and advanced expertise in livestock production.
- Skills:
Strong knowledge of IPM, integrated farming techniques, veterinary
preventive care, budget management, and procurement processes.
- Personal
Attributes: Excellent communication skills in English and in Kinyarwanda,
mentorship, and leadership skills; ability to work independently and
manage complex projects
How to apply: https://careers.luxdev.lu/job-invite/2177/
Deadline: 13th August 2026 at 05:00 pm
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