Job description
Report to the Head of department with the following responsibilities:
– National Coordination of research and innovations of Mono-Gastric Programme
– Developing and implementing research and innovation in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
– Ensure the coordination of all activities in monogastrics program
– Planning, monitoring and evaluation of animal production and conservation research projects;
– Ensure scientific mentorship for younger researchers in monogastrics
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally;
– Coordinating mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing through competitive funding;
– Analyze, publish and disseminate research findings.
– Ensure timely publication of research/development results and a great visibility of RAB;
– Identify infrastructure and equipment required for the modernization of research and technology transfer in monogastrics ;
– Perform any other tasks requested by seniors.
Minimum Qualifications
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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 inFeeds Sciences/Technology
Experience: 8
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PhD in Animal Health
Experience: 8
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PhD in Animal Genetics Improvement
Experience: 8
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PhD in Animal Biotechnology
Experience: 8
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PhD inAnimal Reproduction
Experience: 8
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PhD in Veterinay sciences
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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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 led the generation of at least one (1) innovation or technology for animal resources development
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Having at least eight (8) years of relevant working experience in research and/or extension. Having led the writing and won at least one (1) project in animal resources 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 authored as first author at least five (5) scientific publications and seven (7) publications as a co-author in refereed journals
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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 resources mobilization
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Knowledge of statistical packages for data analysis and report production
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Proven skills in project and research program management
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Extensive understanding of the National and International context of Research
