Vacancy title:
Ruminant Physiology and Reproduction Senior Research Fellow

[ 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:
22 June 2022

Duty Station:
Within Rwanda , Kigali , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Ruminant Physiology and Reproduction Senior Research Fellow
Level:2.V
Job description
• Report to the ruminant program coordinator
• Coordinate the development and implementation of participatory research in ruminant physiology, reproduction and breeding
• Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of ruminant physiology, reproduction and breeding activities;
• Ensure mentorship for junior scientists in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of ruminant physiology, reproduction and breeding research projects;
• Ensure partnership with national, regional and international stakeholders on the improvement and development of ruminant physiology and reproduction technologies and innovations;
• Develop, Implement and monitor national cattle breeding centers;
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of disseminated technologies towards improved ruminant physiology, reproduction, genetics and breeding;
• Ensure systems approach to research planning, and evaluation;
• Analyze, publish and disseminate research findings;
• Produce quarter and annual reports

Minimum Qualifications
• PhD in Animal Sciences
8 Years of relevant experience
• PhD in Animal Health
8 Years of relevant experience
• PhD inAnimal Reproduction
8 Years of relevant experience
• PhD in Veterinary Medicine
8 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 Swahili is an added advantage
• Resource management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Networking skills
• Leadership skills
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Performance management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of sixteen (16) extension materials including technical guidelines, documentary films, and other extension materials for innovations aiming to increase farmers’ production, productivity and resilience capacitie
• Having led the generation of at least one (1) innovation or technology for animal resources development
• Having authored as first author at least five (5) scientific publications and seven (7) publications as a co-author in refereed journal
• Having led the writing and won at least one (1) project in animal resources development
• Being conversant with national and sector policies and development agenda
• Proven experience to work with farmers and industry stakeholders in research and extension
• Capacity in project development and resources mobilization
• Detailed knowledge of animal sciences research areas and agenda
• Knowledge of statistical packages for data analysis and report production
• Proven skills in project and research program management
• Extensive understanding of the National and International context of Research


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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