Job Description
– Reporting to the program coordinator, the research and technology transfer technicians grade II have the following responsibilities:
– Participate in the development of protocols related to water, soil and plant
– Ensure the calibration of laboratory equipment for quality insurances and standards of produced results
– Ensure the safety of the working place
– Conduct water, soil and plant laboratory analysis
– Collaborate with other scientists in their regular activities including in the collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of RAB in local and international for a
– Prepare quarterly and annual reports on research activities carried out
– Ensure mentorship for junior scientists in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of research on water, soil and plant analysis
– Provide training to stakeholder’s agencies on research on water, soil, and plant analysis.
– Participate in innovation platforms at all levels of the Rwandan agricultural systems
– Train students, interns and new scientists on water, soil and plan analyze and/or laboratory practices
– Participate in monitoring and evaluation of research in research on water, soil, and plant analysis.
– Participate in analysis, synthesis, publication and promotion of research findings
– Ensure regular Maintenance of Laboratory equipment
– Participate in planning of activities to be carried out by Water, Soil and plant laboratory
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried by the Water, Soil and plant laboratory
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure production of communication / dissemination materials (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done the Analytical laboratory for Water, soil and plant by various communication tools.
– Ensure effective collaboration with other program staffs
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or other RAB Senior Managers.
Minimum Qualifications
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Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Soil Sciences
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Technology
5 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Chemistry
10 Years of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences
5 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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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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Mentoring and coaching 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 nine (9) technical reports. Having co-generated at least one (1) innovation or technology for animal resources development