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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1Integrity
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2Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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3Inclusiveness
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4Accountability
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5Communication
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6Teamwork
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7Client/citizen focus
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8Professionalism
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9Commitment to continuous learning
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10Knowledge and Understanding of Climate Change, Environment and Natural Resources Management, Low Carbon and Climate Smart Agriculture in the Rwanda Context
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11Skills in seed production works
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12Knowledge of quality management in seed production
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13Knowledge of government policy and transboundary natural resources management and enforcement tools
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14Resource management skills
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15.Decision making skills
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16.Networking skills
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17.Mentoring and coaching skills
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18.Time management skills
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19.Leadership and management skills
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20.Analytical and problem solving skills
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21.Knowledge of seed testing laboratory procedures and reports
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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,
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23.Extensive knowledge in forest and nature resource
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