Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 22 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
• Prepare, promote, and coordinate all activities of collection, handling, processing, certifying, packaging, storing and distribution of forestry and agroforestry tree seeds,
• Initiate urgent mechanisms aimed at availing seeds of different species on time,
• Plan and oversee the diversi:ication of seed orchards,
• Manage the tree seed orchards to obtain sustainable and large crops of seeds of good quality,
• Liaise with national and international tree seed laboratories in re:ining and harmonizing forestry and agroforestry tree seed testing methods and operations in line with the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA),
• Oversee the development of the guidelines for seed tagging including the pre-sowing treatment of seeds to ensure high germination rates,
• Collaborate with other tree seed production entities to keep updated information on the tree seed handling techniques,
• Oversee the documentation and maintenance of the tree seed testing database,
• Oversee the maintenance of tree seed acquisition and distribution database,
• Monitor the seed sowing and germination in the :ield to ensure the right techniques are applied for success,
• Monitor the promotion of indigenous tree species in the country,
• Work closely with local government to ensure farmer access to improved seed affordable and timely,
• To produce regularly report on the availability and distribution of appropriate seed for seasonal preparation,
• Writing and submitting the reports to the Of:ice of Forest Research Division,
• Implementing the performance contract entered into between the TSU and the Forest Research Division,
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Rwanda Forestry Authority.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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