Director of Tree Seed Unit at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) Under Statute :Deadline: May 27, 2024

Job responsibilities

• Prepare, promote, and coordinate all activities of collection, handling, processing, certifying, packaging, storing and distribution of forestry and agroforestry tree seeds, • Initiate urgent mechanisms aimed at availing seeds of different species on time, • Plan and oversee the diversi:ication of seed orchards, • Manage the tree seed orchards to obtain sustainable and large crops of seeds of good quality, • Liaise with national and international tree seed laboratories in re:ining and harmonizing forestry and agroforestry tree seed testing methods and operations in line with the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA), • Oversee the development of the guidelines for seed tagging including the pre-sowing treatment of seeds to ensure high germination rates, • Collaborate with other tree seed production entities to keep updated information on the tree seed handling techniques, • Oversee the documentation and maintenance of the tree seed testing database, • Oversee the maintenance of tree seed acquisition and distribution database, • Monitor the seed sowing and germination in the :ield to ensure the right techniques are applied for success, • Monitor the promotion of indigenous tree species in the country, • Work closely with local government to ensure farmer access to improved seed affordable and timely, • To produce regularly report on the availability and distribution of appropriate seed for seasonal preparation, • Writing and submitting the reports to the Of:ice of Forest Research Division, • Implementing the performance contract entered into between the TSU and the Forest Research Division, • Perform any other duties assigned by the Rwanda Forestry Authority.

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Agronomy

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Agriculture

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Breeding

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Plant Breeding

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management

    5 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management

    3 Years of relevant experience

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    Master’s Degree in Forestry

    3 Years of relevant experience

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  Master’s Degree in Agroforestry

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies 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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    Knowledge and Understanding of Climate Change, Environment and Natural Resources Management, Low Carbon and Climate Smart Agriculture in the Rwanda Context

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    Skills in seed production works

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    Knowledge of quality management in seed production
    
    
    

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    Knowledge of government policy and transboundary natural resources management and enforcement tools

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    Resource management skills

• • 15.Decision making skills

• • 16.Networking skills

• • 17.Mentoring and coaching skills

• • 18.Time management skills

• • 19.Leadership and management skills

• • 20.Analytical and problem solving skills

• • 21.Knowledge of seed testing laboratory procedures and reports

• • 22.Skills in Forestry industries dealing with tree seed production, tree species identification, silviculture practices, forest protection, forest economics, and forest landscape development and management; and forest harvesting operations, and agroforestry practices,

• 23.Extensive knowledge in forest and nature resource

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