Job Description
– Conduct inspection of seed at all farming sites and seed stores and provide advisory role to farmers on best agricultural practices
– Prepare sampling plans and protocols
– Collect seed sample and crops for testing
– Advise supervisor on appropriate seed post harvest /storage processes
– Keep database of facilities and products inspected
– Prepare and Provide regular inspection reports
– Undertake other responsibilities determined by hierarchical supervisors.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Breeding
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Seed Science and Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Protection
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor in Plant protection
0 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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Report writing and presentation skills
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Capabilities in report writing and presentation skills
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Collaboration and team working skills
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Effective communication skills
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Coordination, Planning & Organizational Skills
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Time management skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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• High level of computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Power point, email and internet.
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High analytical Skills
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Collaboration and team working skills
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Coordination, planning and organisational skills
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Understanding agrochemical market of and agriculture systems of Rwanda
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Knowledge in agrochemical standards, laws and regulations
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General knowledge about seed production, certification, processing, storage and marketing.
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Familiarity with all forms and details related to sampling, despatch of samples, stopping seed sales, seizure and related legal action
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Knowledge of seed testing laboratory procedures and reports
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An understanding of the principles and procedures of seed sampling, division and submission of samples
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Demonstrated ability to identify agricultural and horticultural seeds, objectionable and harmful weed seeds, as well as many common weed seeds, and varieties of agricultural and horticultural seeds that can be identified readily
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Knowledge of the kinds and varieties notified for Rwanda and familiarity with the seed standards and the minimum limits prescribed for different crops
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Thorough understanding of the Rwandan laws and the regulations and all seed/crop notifications relevant to Rwanda
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Computer Literacy
