Job Description
– Reporting to the Horticulture Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow, the Horticulture Innovation and Tech. Transfer Senior Research Technician has the following responsibilities:
– To assisting scientists in their regular activities in scientific research;
– To implement field trials/laboratory protocols in areas of horticulture crops’ breeding, pathology, entomology, agronomy and physiology to produce reliable and accurate data to support scientific investigations;
– To participate in data collection, analysis, interpretation and timely reporting of research results;
– Guide and train farmers on the identification and management techniques of biotic and abiotic stresses of horticultural crops.
– Prepare specifications for procurement of machines/ laboratory equipment required for conducting research activities on horticultural crops’ breeding, pathology, entomology, agronomy, physiology and related fields.
– Prepare technical reports for research and technology transfer activities.
– Perform general nursery duties for horticultural crops
– To liaise with extension service providers in conducting on-farm technology verification trials, demonstrations and technology dissemination;
– To train students, interns and new scientists on field plot; techniques and practices and/or laboratory practices.
– To develop, implement and coordinate pluralistic extension and service delivery systems to meet needs of different actors along horticulture value chains.
– To disseminate technologies, innovations, knowledge and skills to farmers and other stakeholders along the horticulture value chains through various approaches including technical guidelines, extension/training materials, documentary films, demonstration plots, media outreach, trainings, etc.
– Ensure the adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities and prevent audit queries and implementation of Auditor General Recommendations when queries are raised.
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and other RAB Senior Managers.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences
10 Years 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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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 co-generated at least three (3) innovations or technologies for agriculture development
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Having produced at least fifteen (15) technical reports
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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of at least eight (8) 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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Proven experience to work with farmers in research and extension
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Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization
