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

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2 Roots and Tubers Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade II
Level:3.II
Job description
Reporting to the Roots and Tubers Program Coordinator, the Roots & Tubers Innovation and Tech Transfer Research Technician Grade II has the following responsibilities:

• Assist scientists in their regular activities in scientific research;
• Implement field trials/laboratory protocols for roots and tubers crops to produce reliable and accurate data to support scientific investigations;
• Actively 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 roots and tubers crops.
• Prepare specifications for procurement of machines/ laboratory equipment required for conducting research activities on roots and tubers crops.
• Prepare technical reports for research and technology transfer activities.
• Perform general nursery duties for horticultural crops
• Liaise with extension service providers in conducting on-farm technology verification trials, demonstrations and technology dissemination;
• Train students, interns and new scientists on field plot; techniques and practices and/or laboratory practices.
• Develop, implement and coordinate pluralistic extension and service delivery systems to meet needs of different actors along roots and tubers crops value chains.
• Disseminate technologies, innovations, knowledge and skills to farmers and other stakeholders along the roots and tubers crops 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 for institution clean reports.
• Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance.
• 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 Sciences
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 led the generation of at least one (1) innovation or technology for agriculture development
• having produced at least nine (9) technical reports

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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