JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Banana Program Coordinator Senior Principal Research, the Banana Agronomy and Physiology Associate Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:
-Conduct research for sustainable cropping systems for different agro ecologies to improve banana yields and nutrient uptake under conditions of increased climate variability (increased water stress), limited resource use and interactions with other crops within the cropping system and for different banana varieties (in collaboration with banana breeder) + interactions with other factors (soils, cropping systems, pests/diseases);
-Develop and disseminate agronomic packages for sustainable and intensive banana production;
-Write and publish scientific papers;
-Develop and disseminate any extension material on banana agronomy package;
-Provide technical support for policy;
-Promote best agronomy package to wide public groups and information exchange including through training;
-Develop and deliver trainings on agronomic aspects of banana production including aspects of variety, agro ecology, climate resilience, topography and cropping systems;
-Develop research proposals and partnership for banana cropping systems including climate resilient options development/dissemination and using various extension approaches;
-Organize, train and monitor technical staff
Report to the Head of Program and any higher management (if required)
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Agronomy
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Crop Production
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Crop Sciences
Experience: 3
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Masters Degree in Plant Physiology
Experience: 3
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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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Having at least three (3) years of relevant working experience in Agricultural research and/or extension
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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of twelve (12) 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 contributed to the generation of at least three (3) innovations or technologies for agriculture development
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At least one (1) publication as first author and two (2) publications as a co-author in a peer-reviewed journal
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Being conversant with national and sector policies and development agenda
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Proven experience to work with farmers and industry stakeholders in research and extension
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Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization
