Job Description
1. Regular assessment of the level of implementation of standards and needs for technical assistance in the specific sector.
2. Undertake activities related to the call for application and evaluation of the application.
3. Establish technical assistance strategy and plan.
4. Conceptualize awareness, training, and technical assistance materials based on need assessment.
5. Organize and conduct awareness, training, and technical assistance as per the established plan.
6. Evaluate technical assistance effectiveness.
7. Undertake impact assessment of technical assistance to SMEs in the specific sector.
8. Undertake standard need assessment for new standards or for the revision of existing standards for products or processes in the specific sector.
9. Participate in the development of identified needed standards through technical committees within the specific sector.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Chemistry
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Biology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Safety
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Postharvest Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Postharvest Technology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Food Safety
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s degree in Food Systems and Management
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Systems and Management
3 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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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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Analytical skills;
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Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage
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Understanding standardization and conformity assessment
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Be conversant with food trade policy and regulations
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Advanced skills on food safety management, agro-processing
