Vacancy title:
Ruminant Program Coordinator Senior Principal 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 Program Coordinator Senior Principal Research Fellow
Level:F.I
Job description
Reporting to the Head of Department of Animal Resources Innovation and technology transfer with the following responsibilities:
• Prepare research proposals in the field of ruminant program aimed at solving community problems and attract internal and external funding for research
• Conduct research in ruminant program in accordance to the existing work plan and available resources.
• Publish research results at national, regional and international levels.
• Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities in writing reports and publications;
• Enhance the institutional visibility in national, regional and international forums through active participation in meetings, seminars and conferences relevant to field of research
• Disseminate research findings in the field of ruminant program to relevant stakeholders through various and appropriate communication pathways.
• Articulating research in ruminant livestock research and innovations
• Developing and implementing research and innovation in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
• Ensure the coordination of all activities in the ruminant programme
• Planning, monitoring and evaluation of animal production and conservation research projects;
• Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally;
• Coordinating mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing through competitive funding;
• Analyze, publish and disseminate research findings.
• Produce consolidated quarter and annual reports
• Ensure scientific mentorship for younger researchers in Ruminant program

Minimum Qualifications
• PhD in Animal Sciences
12 Years of relevant experience
• PhD in Animal Genetics Improvement
12 Years of relevant experience
• PhD in Animal Biotechnology
12 Years of relevant experience
• PhD inAnimal Reproduction
12 Years of relevant experience
• PhD in Veterinary Medicine
12 Years of relevant experience
• PHD in Animal Feeds Sciences
12 Years of relevant experience
• PHD in Animal Feeds Technology
12 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 twenty (20) extension materials including technical guidelines, documentary films, and other extension materials for innovations aiming to increase farmers’ production, productivity and resilience capacitiesin refereed journals
• Having led the generation of at least five (5) innovations or technologies for animal resources development
• Having led the writing and won at least three (3) projects in animal resources development
• Having authored as first author at least ten (10) scientific publications and twenty (20) publications as a co-author in refereed journals.
• Being conversant with national and sector policies and development agenda
• Proven experience to work with farmers and industry stakeholders in research and extension
• 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: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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