Job Description
– Oversee development and outreach communication/dissemination materials in the field of ISFM (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Ensure promotion of technologies and innovations of ISFM through on-farm demonstration plots
– Build capacity of the scientists/technicians and stakeholders and farmers on soil health and nutrition
– Oversee preparation, consolidation, review and submission of weekly, quarterly and annual reports
– Build and maintain effective collaboration and team spirit with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried by the programme
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done the programme by various communication tools.
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of department and other RAB Senior Managers;
Minimum Qualifications
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PhD in Natural Resources Management
10 Years of relevant experience
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PhD in Soil Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
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PhD in Soil Fertility Management
10 Years of relevant experience
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PhD in Farming Systems
10 Years of relevant experience
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PhD in Soil and Water Management
10 Years of relevant experience
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PhD in Soil Chemistry
10 Years of relevant experience
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PhD in Soil Biology
10 Years of relevant experience
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PhD in Water Resources Management
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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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
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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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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 led the generation of 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 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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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of 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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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 skills in research design and implementation of soil fertility and fertilizer recommendation practices
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Extensive understanding of the National and International contexts of integrated soil fertility management research and ability to develop a comprehensive research agenda for the program in line with the national strategic planning framework
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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
