Job Description
– Assist the institution in coordination of the implementation of the biosafety related international and national agreements in general and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in particular
– Assist in the implementation and assessment of all activities related to biosafety within the country
– Assist in the development and delivery of capacity building programs related to biosafety issues.
– Collaborate with the Biosafety Committee
– Assist the National Competent Authority to perform duties of registrar handling the applications, permits issuance and decision making on the use, handling and movement of the genetically modified organisms
– Assist the institution in the Biosafety monitoring and evaluation
– Assist in biosafety risk assessment and risk management procedures
– Assist t the institution in the liability and redress
– Contribute to biosafety policy, strategies, programmes and legislation development processes
– Lead statutory planning and reporting processes for biodiversity management and conservation;
– Maintain biodiversity related databases and statistics;
Identify and coordinate collaborative research for biodiversity conservation
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Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
Experience: 1
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Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
Experience: 3
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Master of Science in Biotechnology
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Biology
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s degree in Environmental studies
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Studies
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Natural Studies
Experience: 1
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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