Job Description
Reporting to the Crop Protection Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow, the Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade IV has the following responsibilities:
– Ensure accurate collection of field and laboratory data;
– Participate in production and dissemination of extension materials (posters and fliers);
– Backstop/support extension and technology dissemination to stakeholders in crop pests and diseases prevention and management;
– Provide training to farmers and extension agents on improved crop pests and diseases;
– Participate in research and technology transfer on crop pests and diseases prevention and management;
– Prepare a quarterly and annual report on crop pests and diseases research activities carried out.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Microbiology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Plant Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Agronomy
15 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Analytical skills
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Having produced 3 technical reports
