Job Description
Report to the Mono-gastric program Coordinator with the following responsibilities:
– Collaborate with other scientist in their regular activities namely 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 institute in local and international forums
– Provide training to farmers and extension agents on improved pigs and rabbits farming system
– Participate in innovation platforms at all levels of the Rwandan agricultural systems
– Contribute to scientific publications on his/her research results in accordance with prescribed policy published in force
– Prepare weekly, monthly, a quarterly and annual report on disseminated innovation activities carried out
– Performing any other duty assigned by his employer.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Development
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Production
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Biotechnology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Extension
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Genetic Improvement
10 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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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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Self-starter with leadership skills in order to take charge in facilitating the office;
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Self-starter with leadership skills in order to take charge in facilitating the office needs;
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Having contributed to the co-generation at least three (3) innovations or technologies with impact in agriculture 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 an in research and extension
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization
