Job description
Reporting to the Head of Department of Animal Resources Innovation and technology transfer with the following responsibilities:
– Prepare research proposals in the field of Apiculture and commercial Insects program aimed at solving community problems and attract internal and external funding for research
– Conduct research in Apiculture and commercial Insects program in accordance to the existing work plan and available resources.
– Publish research results at national, regional and international levels.
– Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities in writing reports and publications;
– Enhance the institutional visibility in national, regional and international forums through active participation in meetings, seminars and conferences relevant to field of research
– Disseminate research findings in the field of ruminant program to relevant stakeholders through various and appropriate communication pathways
– Coordination of extension and research staffs in the commercial insects’ program in RA
– Guiding need assessment, planning, and proposal development for research addressing the breeding, feeding, disease and pest control improved productivity and quality honey production
– Ensure scientific mentorship for younger researchers in apiculture and commercial insects program
– Participating in training of farmer on improved methods and technologies for improved bee feeding, and quality honey production
– Establishing partnership and linkages at national, regional, and international levels for agribusiness development in in the hone value chains
– Advising on policies and regulations for strategic investments in apiary for increased market access
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally
– Participate in mobilizing financial resources for research through proposal writing for competitive funding
– Analyze, publish and disseminate research findings
Minimum Qualifications
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PhD in Entomology
Experience: 8
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PhD in Animal Sciences
Experience: 8
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PhD in Animal Production
Experience: 8
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PHD in Animal Feeds Sciences
Experience: 8
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PHD in Animal Feeds Technology
Experience: 8
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 all is an added advantage
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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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Having led the writing and won at least one (1) funded project for agriculture developmen
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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of sixteen (16) extension materials including technical guidelines, documentary films, and other extension materials for innovations aiming to increase farmer’s production, productivity and resilience capacities
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Having led the generation of at least one (1) innovation or technology for agriculture development
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Having authored at least five (5) publications as first author and seven (7) publications as a co-author in peer-reviewed journals
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Having led the writing and won at least one (1) funded project for agriculture development
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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of sixteen (16) 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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Having led the generation of at least five (5) innovations or technologies for animal resources development
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Having led the writing and won at least three (3) projects in animal resources development
