Horticulture Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade II job at Rwanda Agriculture And Animal Resources Developement Board (Rab)

Vacancy title:
Horticulture Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade II

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources , Category: Agricultural Services & Products ]

Jobs at:

Rwanda Agriculture And Animal Resources Developement Board (Rab)

Deadline of this Job:
17 May 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Rwanda , Kigali , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Horticulture Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade II
Level:3.II
Job description
Reporting to the Horticulture Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow, Horticulture Innovation & Tech. Transfer Research Technician Grade II has the following responsibilities:
• To assisting scientists in their regular activities in scientific research;
• To implement field trials/laboratory protocols in areas of horticulture crops’ breeding, pathology, entomology, agronomy and physiology to produce reliable and accurate data to support scientific investigations;
• To participate in data collection, analysis, interpretation and timely reporting of research results;
• Guide and train farmers on the identification and management techniques of biotic and abiotic stresses of horticultural crops.
• Prepare specifications for procurement of machines/ laboratory equipment required for conducting research activities on horticultural crops’ breeding, pathology, entomology, agronomy, physiology and related fields.
• Prepare technical reports for research and technology transfer activities.
• Perform general nursery duties for horticultural crops
• To liaise with extension service providers in conducting on-farm technology verification trials, demonstrations and technology dissemination;
• To train students, interns and new scientists on field plot; techniques and practices and/or laboratory practices.
• To develop, implement and coordinate pluralistic extension and service delivery systems to meet needs of different actors along horticulture value chains.
• To disseminate technologies, innovations, knowledge and skills to farmers and other stakeholders along the horticulture value chains through various approaches including technical guidelines, extension/training materials, documentary films, demonstration plots, media
• outreach, trainings, etc.
• Ensure the adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities and prevent audit queries and implementation of Auditor General Recommendations when queries are raised.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and other RAB Senior Managers.

Minimum Qualifications
• Advanced Diploma in Crop Production
10 Years of relevant experience
• Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Crop Production
5 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy
5 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture
5 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Crop Science
5 Years of relevant experience
• Advanced Diploma in Agronomy Science
10 Years of relevant experience
• Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Plant Sciences
5 Years of relevant experience
• Advanced Diploma in Plant Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Analytical skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Resource management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Having produced nine (9) technical reports. Having co-generated at least one (1) innovation or technology for animal resources development

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Environment, Forestry and Agriculture jobs in Rwanda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 17 May 2022
Duty Station: Kigali
Posted: 06-05-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 06-05-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 06-05-2056
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