Job Description
– Provide seed quality assurance and other crop production inputs such as fertilizers,
– Support the Directorate in conducting field visits, providing agronomy recommendations and offering agronomist assistance to farmers.
– Act as a point of contact for agronomists and advisors to farmers.
– Identify areas of development needed in the supply chain and agronomy support base.
– Assist the screening of farmers to determine those capable of high-tech speciality crop production.
– Contribute to related Research and Development initiatives
– Provide quality assurance of seeds and other crop production inputs such as fertilizer based on soil type.
– Provide advice on the type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum production based on soil type analyses.
– Ensure communication of all field policies and procedures to farmers
– Building capacity of field supervisors and farmers through relevant trainings to maximize the crop quality and production.
– Train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to maximize yield and ensure the quality of produce is not compromised.
– Ensure implementation of regulations as required by relevant certification bodies.
– Advice on weather patterns and appropriate months for fertilizer application.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Agronomy
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Breeding
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Plant Breeding
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Seed Science and Technology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Seed Science and Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Crop Science
1 Year 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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Resource management skills
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Analytical 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 English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Knowledge of international best practice in the Seed and fertilizer industry, such as certification, variety release and protection systems
