About Vanguard Economics
Vanguard Economics was founded in 2015 in Kigali as an advisory and research firm with the purpose to create a Rwanda based firm that delivers high-quality socio-economic and strategic research services tailored to the Rwandan/African context. Based on the notion that “social change is not a project that one group of people carries out for the benefit of another”, our main strategic goal is to build the next generation of Rwandan researchers in our areas of expertise. Our clients include Governments, private firms, multilateral institutions, foundations, and NGOs. Read more: Here
- Field Operator(s)
About the Position
Aflakiosk is in search of an energetic and innovative Field Operator (s) to join their team. In this role, you will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of Aflakiosk across various locations, serving as the representative of Aflakiosk’s work in your engagement with users.
Key Responsibilities
As a Field Operator, your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Acting as the primary interface with stakeholders across the maize and dairy supply chain
- Expanding the user base by promoting and facilitating the utilization of Aflakiosk services
- Cultivating a robust network by establishing and nurturing relationships with local actors and importers
- Identifying and establishing Aflakiosk locations at strategic grain and dairy trading centres
- Conducting daily operations, including testing Aflatoxin levels in maize, moisture content, pests, and other parameters essential for meeting Rwanda’s Grade 1 standard
- Systematically collecting and reporting data from tests to a centralized database for further analysis
- Gathering insights and lessons from field experiences to enhance operational efficiency
- Providing regular updates and reports to the project manager
- Maintaining and managing all testing equipment stationed at Aflakiok facilities.
- Any other tasks may be assigned to you within this role
2. Food Scientist(s)
About the Position
Aflakiosk is in search of an energetic and innovative Food Scientist (s) to join their team. In this role, you will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of Aflakiosk laboratories across various locations and serving as the representative of Aflakiosk’s work in your engagement with users.
Key Responsibilities
As a Food Scientist your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Overseeing and managing day-to-day laboratory activities to ensure adherence to quality standards and testing protocols.
- Optimizing the testing processes for accuracy, efficiency, and timely delivery of results.
- Conducting regular quality control assessments to maintain the integrity of testing
- Collaborating with the team to address and resolve operational challenges.
- Expanding the user base by promoting and facilitating the utilization of Aflakiosk services
- Cultivating a robust network by establishing and nurturing relationships with local actors and importers
- Identifying and establishing Aflakiosk locations at strategic grain and dairy trading centers
- Conducting daily operations, including testing Aflatoxin levels in maize, moisture content, pests, and other parameters essential for meeting Rwanda’s Grade 1 standard
- Systematically collecting and reporting data from tests to a centralized database for further analysis
- Gathering insights and lessons from field experiences to enhance operational efficiency
- Providing regular updates and reports to the project manager
- Maintaining and managing all testing equipment stationed at Aflakiok facilities.
- Any other tasks may be assigned to you within this role
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biotechnology, or any other related field. (mandatory)
- Proven experience in Food science, quality assurance, or a similar role within the agricultural industry.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software applications.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a passion for empowering marginalized communities.
- Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English
