JOB DESCRIPTION
oordinator & has following responsibilities:
-Lead and participate in planning and overseeing activities related to plant genetic resources
-Conduct activities related to collection, conservation and regeneration of plant genetic resources
-Contribute in a sustainable utilization and management of genetic resources
-Collaborate with others in regular activities of collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports, publications and proposals
-Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to the field of plant genetic resources
-Train students, interns and technician on activities related to plant genetic resource management
-Prepare a quarterly and annual report on activities conducted
-Advise the Supervisor in matters related to genetic resources management
-Fostering adequate management of resources and preventing audit queries and timely responding to audit queries whenever raised
-10.Promote the visibility of the institution in local and international forums
11.Perform any other assignment related to genetic resources as required by the supervisor or other competent authorities
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Plant Breeding
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Seed Science and Technology
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Plant Genetics and Breeding
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Biotechnology,
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Biodiversity
Experience: 3
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Masters Degree in Natural Resources Management
Experience: 3
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Masters’ degree in Genetics
Experience: 3
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Masters Degree in Wildlife Management
Experience: 3
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Masters’ degree in Conservation Biology
Experience: 3
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Masters’ degree in Plant Sciences
Experience: 3
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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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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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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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Having at least three (3) years of relevant working experience in Agricultural research and/or extension
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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of twelve (12) extension materials including technical guidelines, documentary films, and other extension materials for innovations aiming to increase farmer’s production, productivity and resilience capacities
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Having co-generated at least three (3) innovations or technologies with impact in agriculture resources development
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Being conversant with national and sector policies and development agenda
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Proven experience to work with farmers and industry stakeholders in research and extension
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Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization
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Having at least one (1) publication as first author and two (2) publications as a co-author in peer-reviewed journal
