Agribusiness Value Chain Trainer & Expert – Part‑time Pool

About the role

Kigali Agribusiness Incubation Center (KAIC) seeks qualified professionals to join its pool of agribusiness value‑chain trainers and experts. The role involves providing training, technical assistance, mentorship and support to farmers, cooperatives, SMEs and development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver trainings and capacity‑building sessions on selected agribusiness value chains (e.g., dairy, horticulture, aquaculture, coffee, etc.).
• Provide technical assistance, coaching and mentorship to farmer groups, cooperatives and youth‑women enterprises.
• Support the design and implementation of farmer field schools, VSLA methodologies and financial‑literacy programmes.
• Facilitate market‑linkage, export‑readiness and post‑harvest value‑addition activities.

Required profile

• Relevant academic or technical qualifications in agriculture, agribusiness or related fields.
• Proven practical experience working with farmers, cooperatives, SMEs, NGOs or development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate trainings, coaching or technical support programmes.
• Can provide professional references and supporting documentation.

Required skills

• Expertise in at least one agribusiness value‑chain area such as dairy, horticulture, aquaculture, coffee, agroforestry, climate‑smart agriculture, etc.
• Knowledge of farmer field schools, VSLA methodologies, financial literacy and business planning.
• Experience in gender and youth economic empowerment, entrepreneurship incubation and TVET training.