Job description
Reporting to the Cereal Program Coordinator Senior Principal Research Fellow, the Rice Breeder Principal Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:
– Conduct breeding research on rice crop and technology transfer of innovations from the breeding work on the crop;
– Develop and submit winning research project proposal for presentation to local and international research partners and donors;
– Collaborate with other Scientists in RAB on the in their regular activities including in the collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications;
– Collaborate with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally on maize breeding;
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of RAB in local and international fora;
– Provide training to farmers and extension agents on improved agricultural practices;
– Analyze, disseminate research findings and publish peer reviewed journals, scientific conferences, books and book chapters, and extension materials;
– Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports on research activities conducted;
– Ensure mentorship for junior scientists in rice breeding
– Provide training to farmers and extension agents on improved agricultural practices;
– Ensure adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities;
– Perform any other duty given by the Cereal Program Coordinator or RAB Management.
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Minimum Qualifications
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PhD in Plant Biotechnology
Experience: 10
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PhD in plant sciences
Experience: 10
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PHD in Plant Breeding
Experience: 10
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PHD in Genetics
Experience: 10
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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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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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 led the generation of at least three (3) innovations or technologies for agriculture development
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Having co-generated at least three (3) innovations or technologies for agriculture development
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Having authored as first author at least seven (7) scientific publications and having co-authored at least fourteen (14) scientific publications in refereed journals
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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of eighteen (18) extension materials including technical guidelines, documentary films, and other extension materials for innovations aiming to increase farmers’ production, productivity and resilience capacities
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Having led the writing and won at least two projects for agriculture development. Having at least ten (10) years of relevant working experience in agriculture research and/or extension
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Being conversant with national and sector policies and development agenda
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Capacity in project development and resources mobilization
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Proven experience to work with farmers and industry stakeholders an in research and extension
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Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization
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Extensive understanding and ability to integrate National and International contexts of rice production, research and extensio
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Ability to develop a comprehensive rice research and development agenda for Rwanda in line with national strategic planning framework
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