Job Description
– Reporting to the Division Manager for Animal Resources Processing & Biotechnology, the Animal Resources Processing Engineer will have the following responsibilities:
– Create process ideas to reduce costs and improve production rates in animal resources processing units
– Evaluate processes and workflows in animal resources processing plants to identify opportunities for improvement
– Provide technical assistance to animal resources processing plants aimed at ensuring the operations comply with the existing safety and quality standards
– Develop standardized operating instructions for processes in animal resources processing plants
– Prepare needs of spare parts of for all animal resources processing equipment
– Conduct the maintenance and calibration of animal resources processing equipments
– Contribute actively in the preparation of technical specifications of animal resources processing equipments.
– Development standard operating procedures for the proper utilization of animal resources processing equipments.
– Ensure the proper maintenance of all animal resources processing equipments and facilities including all routine service and repair works
– Conduct of training for staff on the proper utilisation of animal resources processing equipment.
– Assure the proper utilization of institutional resources and safeguard of assets as far as his/her portfolio is concerned.
– Perform any other duty as required by the competent authorities.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Process Engineering
0 Year of relevant experience
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Advanced diploma in Food Technology
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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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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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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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Knowledge of animal resources
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Extended knowledge of postharvest handling and processing techniques for animal source foods
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