Job Description

 Promote a good image of the institution through efficient Front Desk services;
 Receive and direct visitors to the people and offices they desire to see or go to;
 Respond to enquiries that come in form of telephone queries and physical inquiries courteously;
 Create and maintain a front desk log/record book of all visitors by recording their relevant basic data;
 Listen to visitors complaints or concerns and work to resolve their issues through the right channels;
 Identify and assess visitors needs to achieve satisfaction
 Provide periodic report as required;
 Perform any other task assigned by his/her supervisor related to his/her responsibilities.

Job Description

• Receive and send correspondences;
• Register and file documents;
• Organize and control the accurate organization of the central Secretariat;
• Sort mails and dispatch them in respective offices;
• Handles mailing services and dispatch them;
• Control the quality of documents before their transmission to people who entrusted them to the pool;
• Design the registration system and carry out daily classification of registered documents;
• Organize the annual document filing into the archives of the institution;
• Provide periodic report as required;
• Perform any other task assigned by his/her supervisor related to his/her responsibilities.

Job Description

● To ensure that the Quality Basic Education program in the NESA activities are well coordinated for effective and efficient attainment of set objectives.
● Organize, manage and implement the Quality Education activities.
● Coordinate and supervise the development and implementation of action plans related to Quality Education;
● Coordinate the collaboration between inspectors, District structures and schools
● Organize and implement the validation of curriculum, Training Organization Guide (TOGs) and Standards, Tools and Equipment List (STELs) etc.
● Coordinate the Implementation of quality inspections in schools based on approved standards and norms.
● Coordinate and implement capacity building of BE&TVETQAD Staff including inspectors Specialist, etc.
● Collaborate in the setup of the standards, norms, criteria and indicators for accreditation /quality assurance
● To make termly and annually appropriate Quality Assurance reports
● To perform any other duties assigned by the line manager. ● Provide technical and professional advice to improve quality assurance;
● Plan, organize, coordinate, monitor and supervise the implementation of quality inspection in schools based on approved standards and norms

Job Description

● Prepare and publish the annual procurement plan for SPIU;
● Prepare bidding documents in collaboration with specialized beneficiary units;
● Manage and regular monitoring of E-procurement system;
● Publish bids in the system;
● Prepare notification of tender award and publish the results of the tendering process;
● Prepare contracts for successful bidders, in collaboration with the Legal affairs officer and beneficiary unit;
● Act as Secretary of Public Tender Committee;
● Manage contracts, produce regular reports thereof and keep procurement proceeding records in accordance with the regulations;
● Ensure adequate contract execution in collaboration with the beneficiary department;
● Effective monitoring of contracts;
● Support the institution by providing guidance on technical procurement matters;
● Responding to procurement challenges and producing outcome reports for management;
● Provide information and documents requested by Rwanda Public Procurement Authority;
● Perform any other tasks assigned by his/her supervisor.

Job Description

● Coordinate and supervise the development of the SPIU strategic plans, annual action plans, project development plans and M&E plans.
● Coordinate and implement effective communication and data management, planning, monitoring and evaluation.
● Develop and keep updating the SPIU investment plan and MediumTerm Expenditure Framework.
● Coordinate institutional departments, divisions and development partners to facilitate harmonized NESA planning, monitoring and evaluation.
● Provide technical assistance regarding planning, including developing result framework, M&E plans, action plans and procedural and operational manuals, to all NESA related projects.
● Provide professional and technical advice to her/his supervisors.
● Perform all other tasks assigned by her/his supervisors

Job Description

•PCoordinate the development, execution and monitoring of SPIU Project budgets.
● Participate in the development of key priorities and Action Plan of NESA SPIU projects;
● Participate in the budget preparation process of all projects;
● Coordinate the Preparation of annual, quarterly and monthly expenditure plans in collaboration with the M&E Specialist;
● Monitor projects’ budget execution rates and advice where need be;
● Receive and check all invoices, requests and prepare payment; ● Ensure timely preparation of periodic budget execution and financial statement reports;
● Participate in budget revision process of projects;
● Manage an effective financial management system for the SPIU and ensure that accounting and bookkeeping records are prepared and maintained in accordance with projects requirements as well as statutory and organization policies, chart of accounts, and related accounting standards, principles and practices.
Produce Periodic financial statements
● Prepare bank accounts reconciliation statements;
● Analyze financial statements for consistency
● Correct errors found in financial statements
● Consolidate project reports and the accounting information and populate the reporting format as provided by NESA.
● Follow up the approval of the project financial statements as per development partners reporting requirements were necessary.
● Follow up replenishment of funds from the concerned development partners;
● Ensure accounting coding and budgeting lines are correct: this includes verification of financial reports, expenses and supporting documents.
● Facilitate process of internal and external audit of different programs and projects under the SPIU
● Record all project transactions properly in IFMIS and submit the monthly project consolidated report within the stipulated deadline;
Coordination of pay and compensation.
● Supervise the preparation of the project budget of staff compensation;
● Monitor the preparation of the salary payroll lists, fringe benefits of all concerned staff;
● Receive, analyze, find or propose solutions to the employees ‘complaints regarding remunerations.
Transactional cash management.
● Verify staff payroll for bank transfers at the end of each month;

● Ensures all invoices from external parties (contractors, suppliers, etc.) are paid in due time, by bank transfer, cheque or cash and arrange those documents sequentially by date;
● Check and prepare payment documents for further processing;

● Attain and record all bank transactions, maintain bank accounts, ensure monthly bank statements and account overviews.
● Responsibility for the cash management: this includes regular daily cash counts, verification of balance of cash book and cash on hand, establishment and signature of cash count statements.

● Prepare cash calls, face forms from donors.

Operational Support
● Ensure the preparation of monthly project inventory report and monthly inventory review;
● Ensure regular update and inventory of assets register for the project.
● Coordinate and monitor activities of the Projects
● Ensure preparation and submission of activity plans and periodic report;
● Build and strengthen partnerships with service providers, and other potential partners.
Reporting
● Guide the identification of a development project.
● Coordinate the preparation of the development project budget.
● Review the development project and submit for approval
● Follow up with the donors to ensure timely cash replenishment

Job Description

-Perform the driving duties for the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management;
-Render his services with fidelity, devotion discipline, integrity;
-Respect the regulations governing the Ministry;
-Bring all the necessary care to the rational usage and maintenance of the vehicle and other equipment put at his disposal and to be personally liable to any loss emanating from negligence;
-Respect the normal working hours from (7h00 am to 17h00) on working days and being available any time when requested by the employer.
-Ensure the vehicle is used after compliance of safety and due authorizations as follow: *All vehicle official documents available and in order (vehicle card, insurance, technical inspection certificate,
-Driver official documents (Driving license, service card)
-Movement clearance always available
-Vehicle maintenance timely done
-Vehicle clean
-Use for only Ministry’s duties
-Other requirements by Administration and management

driving

Job Advertisement

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Rwanda is looking for a ‘Programme Coordinator ’ 

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, a German Foundation working with partners to promote social justice, is looking for a candidate to fill in the position of Programme Coordinator from October 1st 2022 on in our Kigali office.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordination, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation of cooperation programmes and the relevant activities in the FES project lines “Social Protection, Good Governance and Democratisation” (national / international workshops, seminars, conferences, consultancies for policy and advocacy support, networking) and other activities of FES with a special focus on gender justice/feminism and trade union work;
• Drafting ToRs for consultation services with partners and guiding resource person;
• Coordination of programmes with FES partners in Rwanda and in the region;
• Monitoring and analysis of the development of relevant activities within Rwanda / other African Countries. This includes maintaining contacts with partners and general research of relevant policies;
• Quality ensurance evaluation of all activities;
• Preparation and review of project budgets and oversight of programme logistics;
• Identifying new partners / working lines.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Labour Studies, Industrial Relations or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in programme planning and coordination and implementation in the field of Social Protection or related.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality.
• Strong political, social, scientist, administrative and logistical skills and highly organized and focused on details and accuracy.
• Deep understanding of the FES organization profile.
• Deep understanding of labour movement/trade union work and gender justice/feminism.
• Excellent coordination, conceptual and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills, basic German language skills are an advantage, French and Kinyarwanda language skills are desirable.
• Experience in event management and coordination would be an advantage.
• Applicant must have Rwandan Nationality or is allowed to work in Rwanda.
• FES provides equal employment opportunities.

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.

The position is initially limited to 12 months, but there is an option for an extension.

If you are interested, please visit

http://jobs.fes-rwanda.org/ or www.fes-rwanda.org/about-us/job-offers/

and fill in the online application form completely. It can be found below :

 https://forms.gle/mEqWoL5sWgobgCyL6

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 06 September 2022 at 1.00 pm. 

Only complete applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and / or written test.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Click here for details

Job Description

Fiduciary Management of day-to-day SPIU operations:
● Verify and approve payments under SPIU
● Supervise provision of all required information on the programs/ projects to facilitate internal and external audits of the programs/ projects
● Supervise management and preservation of all records of the program and project in line with the program/ project requirements.
● Supervise work with the Procurement/ Finance Unit to ensure proper storage of procurement & financial records in line with the program/ project requirements.

Project Design, Development and Management

● Consult with the Departments/ Units at NESA to identify key priorities for funding by the programs/ projects
● Takes lead in the preparation of draft programs/ project proposals under SPIU for review by MINECOFIN and the concerned development partners
● Supervises preparation of quarterly/annual plans and related budgets for programs/ projects to be reviewed and approved by program/ project steering committees.
Project Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting

● Supervises compliance of implemented activities with the Program/ Project requirements priorities for funding by the programs/ projects
● Takes lead in the preparation of draft programs/ project proposals under S/N Position Job Profile Job Description SPIU for review by MINECOFIN and the concerned development partners
● Supervises preparation of quarterly/annual plans and related budgets for programs/ projects to be reviewed and approved by program/ project steering committees
● Supervises compliance of implemented activities with the Program/ Project requirements;
● Supervises preparation of reports (activity and financial) based on guidelines and requirements of MINECOFIN and concerned development partner. Co–manages mid–term reviews and end of project reviews conducted by the development partners

Stakeholder Engagement

● Attends all stipulated meetings articulated in the concerned credit/ grant agreements of development partners
● Hosts all the concerned appraisal/ supervision missions of the development partners
● Builds and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders in government and development partners as well as service providers. Any other task.
● Submit and present monthly, quarterly and annual projects reports for all NESA projects and Development Partners Interventions.
● Coordinate DPs meetings and align / harmonize their Interventions

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Job Description

– Reporting to the Head of Department of Animal resources Innovation and technology transfer with the following responsibilities:
– Prepare research proposals in the field of VS program aimed at solving community problems and attract internal and external funding for research
– Conduct research in VS program in accordance to the existing work plan and available resources.
– Publish research results at national, regional and international levels.
– Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities in writing reports and publications;
– Enhance the institutional visibility in national, regional and international forums through active participation in meetings, seminars and conferences relevant to field of research
– Disseminate research findings in the field of VS program to relevant stakeholders through various and appropriate communication pathways
– Plan and execute Veterinary Services research and technology transfer activities in accordance with approved work plans and budgets;
– Ensure mentorship for scientists under his supervision in animal health and laboratory analysis;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other stakeholders (researchers…), locally, regionally and internationally;
– Coordinating and facilitating demand articulation, planning, implementation and reporting of veterinary service delivery, disease diagnostics, and animal quarantine services at the national
level;
– Establishing, updating and implementing human resource and infrastructure development plans for public veterinary service delivery and disease diagnostics;
– Advising RAB and relevant authorities on Veterinary services policies and regulations.
– Participating in national, regional and international animal disease review fora.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Department and will be under the technical supervision of the Head of Department of Irrigation, Land Husbandry, Irrigation and Technology Transfer. The Farm Power Technologies Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:
– Provide overall leadership and coordination of research and technology transfer activities on Farm Power Technologies
– Articulate research agenda in Farm Power Technologies/Mechanization based on government policies and national priorities
– Lead planning and overseeing research and extension services for massive dissemination of new technologies, innovations, knowledge and skills to farmers and other agro-industry stakeholders in the value chain of Farm Power Technologies
– Developing and implementing Farm Power Technologies research and extension activities in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
– Ensure mentorship for scientists in in different fields of Farm Power Technologies under his / her supervision in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of Farm Power Technologies development projects
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally
– Coordinate mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing through competitive funding
– Analyze, publish in peer reviewed Journals, Conferences, book chapters, extension material, etc…
– Disseminate research findings and new technologies, innovations, knowledge and skills to farmers and other stakeholders along the Farm Power Technologies Program value chains through various approaches including technical guidelines, extension/training materials, documentary films, demonstration plots, media outreach, trainings, etc…
– Ensure the local, regional and international visibility of the institution/RAB through participating in meetings, seminars, conferences, extension services, and publishing research works in Farm Power Technologies
– Ensure and sustain collaboration and exchanges with other Programs with RAB
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– 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.
– Ensure a timely budget execution and implementation of institution performance contracts.
– Conduct regular meeting with the Program staff on progress of implementation of activities
– Compile, edit and submit the quarterly and annual reports on the implementation progress of Farm Power Technologies activities;
– Ensure production of communication / dissemination materials (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done under the Farm Power technology Programme by various communication tools.
– Ensure effective collaboration with other program staffs
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of department and other RAB Senior Managers.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Animal Resources Innovation and technology transfer Department with the following responsibilities:

– Prepare research proposals in the field of aquaculture and fisheries program aimed at solving community problems and attract internal and external funding for research
– Conduct research in aquaculture and fisheries program in accordance to the existing work plan and available resources.
– Publish research results at national, regional and international levels.
– Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities in writing reports and publications;
– Enhance the institutional visibility in national, regional and international forums through active participation in meetings, seminars and conferences relevant to field of research
– Ensure scientific mentorship for younger researchers in aquaculture and Fisheries program
– Coordinating Aquaculture and Fisheries Program research and technology transfer activities
– Developing and implementing research and innovation in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
– Ensure the coordination of all activities in the Aquaculture and Fisheries programme
– Planning, monitoring and evaluation of Aquaculture and Fisheries research projects and technology transfer;
– Ensure scientific mentorship for the subordinates and younger researchers;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally;
– Strengthen partnership with institutions, organizations and international in Research/development Aquaculture and Fisheries, with private sector stakeholders, and projects involved in Aquaculture and Fisheries sector in Rwanda;
– Coordinating mobilization of financial resources for research and technology transfer through proposal writing through competitive funding;
– Ensure the capacity building of subordinates, Technical staff and Aquaculture and Fisheries sector actors.
– Initiate platforms for aquaculture and Fisheries stakeholders based their area of expertise;
– Analyze, publish and disseminate research findings;
– Develop competitive research proposals to be submitted to available grants at national, regional and international levels;
– Produce consolidated quarter and annual reports;
– Report to the Head of Department;
– Perform any other tasks requested by seniors

Job Description

Reporting to the Cereal Program Coordinator Senior Principal Research Fellow, the maize breeder research fellow has the following responsibilities

– Conduct breeding research on maize crop and technology transfer of innovations from the breeding work on the crop;
– Develop and submit winning research project proposal for presentation to local and international research partners and donors;
– Collaborate with other Scientists in RAB on the in their regular activities including in the collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications;
– Collaborate with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally on maize breeding;
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of RAB in local and international fora;
– Ensure mentorship for junior scientists in maize breeding;
– Provide training to farmers and extension agents on improved agricultural practices;
– Analyze, disseminate research findings and publish peer reviewed journals, scientific conferences, books and book chapters, and extension materials;
– Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports on research activities conducted;
– Provide training to farmers and extension agents on improved agricultural practices;
– Ensure adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities;
– Perform any other duty given by the Cereal Program Coordinator or RAB Management.

Job Description

Report to the Division Manager Crop Post-harvest and Processing Management and has the following responsibilities:
– To coordinate the development and the implementation of research in Crop Processing and Food Quality Management in accordance to the work plan and budget;
– Coordinate, monitor and evaluate of research in Crop Processing, Food Quality and Nutrition activities
– To ensure mentorship for junior scientists in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation in Crop Processing and Food Quality & nutrition;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally;
– To participate in monitoring and evaluation of disseminated technologies on Crop Processing and Food Quality & nutrition;
– To participate in the development and implementation of winning projects on Crop Processing and Food Quality & nutrition;
– To supervise, consolidate and produce technical and scientific reports;
– To analyse, publish and disseminate research findings;
– To participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of institution in local and international forums
– Ensure that the institution has and maintains a good reputation
– Perform any other duty as required by the competent authorities.

Job Description

– Reporting to the Head of Department Crop Innovation & Tech. Transfer, the Crop Protection Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:
– Provide leadership for the identification, assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment and reporting processes of crop pests and diseases prevention and management initiatives
– Identify and prioritize researchable problems, and accordingly prepares a proposal to undertake the study
– Develop and disseminate technologies for effective control of the outbreaks of pests and diseases of major crops
– Coordinate and manage strategies leading to progressive reduction of pest and diseases incidences and subsequent eradication
– awareness on safe use and handling of pesticides, as well as effective use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
– Provide technical subject matter assistance to stations and district staff in crop protection strategies
– Produce and disseminate information for awareness creation and sensitization on crop protection materials (posters and fliers)
– Coordinate the Implementing of the national crop protection strategy in line with the following themes: Pest exclusion/ prevention;(1) Pest detection/ Early Warning/ Surveillance; (2) Emergency preparedness and response; (3) Pest management programs
– 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 in peer viewed scientific journal, conferences, book chapters, extension material and disseminate research findings
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally, in area plant protection
– Ensure mentorship for scientists of Plant protection program and technicians under his/her supervision in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation.
– Ensure and sustain collaboration and exchanges with other Programs within RAB as well as Seed Division in matters of Pest and Disease management
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure the adequate management of resources under his /her responsibilities; prevent audit queries and implementation of Auditor General Recommendations when queries are raised.
– Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance contracts.
– Conduct regular meeting with the Program staff on progress of implementation of activities
– Compile, edit and submit the quarterly and annual reports on the implementation progress of Plant protection
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of department and other RAB Senior Managers

Job Description

– Reporting to DG & has following responsibilities:
– Coordination of genetic resource management activities.
– Designing and overseeing activities of genetic resource management
– Lead planning and overseeing genetic resource management activities
– Writing and publishing scientific papers and backstopping young scientists Lead and encouraging scientists to produce scientific publications in peer reviewed journals, scientific
conferences, books and book chapters, and extension materials
– Lead funds mobilization and partnership, encouraging scientists participating in mobilizing financial resources through proposal writing of competitive funding for genetic resources
management development
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional workplan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Backstopping and mentoring research and technical staff in genetic resource management program
– Promote inclusiveness and team spirit within program staff
– Establishing and maintaining effective collaboration with other partners (locally, regionally and internationally)
– Fostering adequate management of resources and preventing audit queries and timely responding to audit queries whenever raised
– Promote the visibility of the institution in local and international forums.
– Perform any other assignment related to genetic resources as required by the supervisor or other competent authorities

Job Description

– Oversee development and outreach communication/dissemination materials in the field of ISFM (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Ensure promotion of technologies and innovations of ISFM through on-farm demonstration plots
– Build capacity of the scientists/technicians and stakeholders and farmers on soil health and nutrition
– Oversee preparation, consolidation, review and submission of weekly, quarterly and annual reports
– Build and maintain effective collaboration and team spirit with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried by the programme
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done the programme by various communication tools.
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of department and other RAB Senior Managers;

Job Description

– Reporting to the Head of Land Husbandry and Irrigation Innovation & Tech. Transfer Department, and Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) Program Coordinator Principal Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:
– Provide leadership and coordination of all program activities including research and innovations on soil health, integrated soil fertility, soil conservation and protection
– Oversee articulation of research agenda in the different components of the program (soil health, integrated soil fertility, and soil conservation and protection)
– Oversee identification of priority areas of interventions in the different components of program (soil health, integrated soil fertility, soil conservation and protection)
– Oversee implementation of all activities of the program in its different components (soil health, integrated soil fertility, soil conservation and protection)
– Develop and implement targets for ISFM research/technology transfer fitting into national and development goals, institutional targets (imihigo, performance contracts) and work plan and budget approved;
– Lead planning and overseeing implementation and promotion and dissemination of new technologies, innovations, knowledge and skills to farmers and other stakeholders in ISFM
– Provide leadership and mentorship of the program scientists and technicians in planning, monitoring and evaluation of ISFM research projects, writing, reviewing and publishing research papers
– Coordinate mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing on competitive funding;
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of agricultural research and contribute to raise visibility of RAB in local and international forums;
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Establish and strengthen networks and collaboration/partnerships at national, regional and international levels in the field of Integrated Soil Fertility Management
– Conduct regular meetings with the Program staff on progress of implementation of activities;
– Oversee development and outreach communication/dissemination materials in the field of ISFM (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Ensure promotion of technologies and innovations of ISFM through on-farm demonstration plots
– Build capacity of the scientists/technicians and stakeholders and farmers on soil health and nutrition
– Oversee preparation, consolidation, review and submission of weekly, quarterly and annual reports
– Build and maintain effective collaboration and team spirit with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried by the programme
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done the programme by various communication tools.
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of department and other RAB Senior Managers;

Job Description

Reporting to the head of Crop Innovation & Technology Transfer Department, the Plant & & Microbial biotechnology Program Coordinator Senior Principal Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:

– Provide overall leadership and coordination of all research and technology transfer activities of Plant & Microbial Biotechnology Program based on priorities and policies of the country.
– Coordinate mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing for competitive funding.
– Ensure mentorship for scientists under her/ his supervision in Plant & Microbial Biotechnology Program in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of research and extension projects.
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally, in area of Plant & Microbial Biotechnology.
– Ensure the local, regional and international visibility of the institution through participating in meetings, seminars, conferences, extension services, and publishing research works in Plant & Microbial Biotechnology.
– Ensure and sustain collaboration and exchanges with other research and extension Programs within RAB in the field of Plant and Microbial Biotechnology.
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance contracts;
– Ensure the adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities to have a clean report.
– Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance contracts.
– Compile, edit and submit the quarterly and annual reports on the implementation progress of Plant and Microbial Biotechnology activities;
– Conduct regular meeting with the Program staff on progress of implementation of the work plan
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of department and other RAB Senior Managers

Job Description

Reporting to the Coordinator of Roots and Tubers Program, the Potato Breeder Senior Research Fellow has the following job description:
– Design and conduct research of Irish potato by implementing breeding, screen house, field trials, and laboratory experiments to produce reliable and accurate data to support innovations development.
– Provide leadership for Irish potato commodity research and extensions.
– Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities including data management and analysis and writing reports and publications.
– Provide trainings to farmers and extension agents for Irish Potato GAP.
– Train and supervise students in the internship
– Develop research proposal for funds mobilization.
– Prepare weekly, quarterly and annual reports on research activities accomplished.
– Backstop and support extension staff and potato value chain actors to mitigate challenges in potato sector.
– Participate in relevant meetings, seminars, conferences to enhance the visibility of the institution.
– Carry out a mentorship of young scientist in Roots and Tubers program to upgrade their knowledge and skills.
– Write or contribute to scientific publications for Roots and Tubers crops.
– Ensure the adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities for the institution clean report. Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance contracts
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the program coordinator and other RAB Senior Managers