Job Description

Reporting to the Farm Power Technologies Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow, the Farm Power Technologies Research Technician Grade I has the following responsibilities:

– Implement field trials or laboratory protocols to produce reliable and accurate data to support scientific investigations;
– Participating in data collection, analysis, interpretation and timely reporting of research results;
– Assisting researchers in their regular activities in scientific research;
– Prepare technical reports for research and technology transfer activities.
– Liaising with extension service providers in conducting on-farm technology verification trials, demonstrations;
– Disseminate 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.
– Training students, interns and new scientists on field plot techniques and practices and/or laboratory practices;
– Prepare a quarterly and annual report on activities conducted;
– Ensure adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities;
– 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
– Perform any other duty assigned by the Farm Power Technologies Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow and other Senior Managers

Job Description

– Reporting to the Crop Protection Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow, the Innovation and Technology Transfer Senior Research Technician has the following responsibilities:
– Create awareness and farmers ‘capacity building on pests and diseases management and on chemicals application techniques for the effective control;
– Participate in research and technology transfer on crop pests and diseases prevention and management;
– Prepare a quarterly and annual report on crop pests and diseases research activities carried out;
– Production and dissemination of awareness creation and sensitization crop protection materials (posters and fliers) and other forms of mass extension including radio and TV talks;
– Backstop/support extension and technology dissemination to stakeholders in crop pests and diseases prevention and management;
– Provide training to farmers and extension agents on improved crop pests and diseases;
– Write and contribute to scientific publications on his/her crop pests and diseases research results in accordance with prescribed policy published in force; and/or laboratory practices.

Job Description

Reporting to the Crop Protection Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow, the Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade IV has the following responsibilities:

– Ensure accurate collection of field and laboratory data;
– Participate in production and dissemination of extension materials (posters and fliers);
– Backstop/support extension and technology dissemination to stakeholders in crop pests and diseases prevention and management;
– Provide training to farmers and extension agents on improved crop pests and diseases;
– Participate in research and technology transfer on crop pests and diseases prevention and management;
– Prepare a quarterly and annual report on crop pests and diseases research activities carried out.

Job Description

– Reporting to the Cereal Program Coordinator Senior Principal Research Fellow, the Cereal Innovation and Technology Transfer Senior Research Technician has the following responsibilities:
– Implement field trials or laboratory protocols to produce reliable and accurate data to support scientific investigations;
– Participating in data collection, analysis, interpretation and timely reporting of research results;
– Assisting researchers in their regular activities in scientific research;
– Liaising with extension service providers in conducting on-farm technology verification trials, demonstrations;
– Participate in packaging of innovations for dissemination;
– Training students, interns and new scientists on field plot techniques and practices and/or laboratory practices;
– Prepare a quarterly and annual report on activities conducted;
– Ensure adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities;
– Perform any other duty assigned by the Cereal Program Coordinator.

Job Description

Reporting to the Cereal Program Coordinator Senior Principal Research Fellow, the Cereal Innovation and Tech Transfer Research Technician Grade III has the following responsibilities

– Implement field trials or laboratory protocols to produce reliable and accurate data to support scientific investigations;
– Participating in data collection, analysis, interpretation and timely reporting of research results;
– Assisting researchers in their regular activities in scientific research;
– Liaising with extension service providers in conducting on-farm technology verification trials, demonstrations;
– Participate in packaging of innovations for dissemination;
– Training students, interns and new scientists on field plot techniques and practices and/or laboratory practices;
– Prepare a quarterly and annual report on activities conducted;
– Ensure adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities;
– Perform any other duty assigned by the Cereal Program Coordinator.

Job Description

– Reporting to the Cereal Program Coordinator Senior Principal Research Fellow, the Cereal Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade I has the following
responsibilities:
– Implement field trials or laboratory protocols to produce reliable and accurate data to support scientific investigations;
– Participating in data collection, analysis, interpretation and timely reporting of research results;
– Assisting researchers in their regular activities in scientific research;
– Liaising with extension service providers in conducting on-farm technology verification trials, demonstrations;
– Participate in packaging of innovations for dissemination;
– Training students, interns and new scientists on field plot techniques and practices and/or laboratory practices;
– Prepare a quarterly and annual report on activities conducted;
– Ensure adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities;
– Perform any other duty assigned by the Cereal Program Coordinator.

Job Description

– Reporting to the Banana Program Coordinator Senior Principal Research, the Banana Innovation and Tech Transfer Senior Research Technician has the following responsibilities
– Assist in conducting research activities related to trial establishment and monitoring, surveys, diagnostic, sampling and outreach;
– Collect research data under supervision of scientists;
– Write technical reports;
– Deliver extension messages in the respective assigned area;
– Prepare and disseminate training material, deliver training;
– Conduct data introduction, cleaning and verification after collection;
– Conduct field visits by requests from partners for any emergency problem;
– Report to the Head of Program through scientist or directly.

Job Description

– Reporting to the Banana Program Coordinator Senior Principal Research, the Banana and tech Transfer Research Technician has the following responsibilities:
– Assist in conducting research activities related to trial establishment and monitoring, surveys, diagnostic, sampling and outreach
– Collect research data under supervision of scientists
– Write reports
– Deliver extension messages in the respective assigned area
– Prepare and disseminate training material, deliver training.
– Prepare data introduction, cleaning and verification after collection.
– Conduct field visits by requests from partners for any emergency problem;
– Report to the Head of Program through scientist or directly

Job Description

– Reporting to the Banana Program Coordinator Senior Principal Research, the Banana Innovation and Tec Transfer Research Technician Grade III has the following responsibilities
– Assist in conducting research activities related to trial establishment and monitoring, surveys, diagnostic, sampling and outreach
– Collect research data under supervision of scientists
– Write reports
– Deliver extension messages in the respective assigned area
– Prepare and disseminate training material, deliver training.
– Prepare data introduction, cleaning and verification after collection.
– Conduct field visits by requests from partners for any emergency problem;
– Report to the Head of Program through scientist or directly

Job Description

– Report to the Aquaculture and Fisheries program coordinator;
– Collaborate with other scientist in their regular activities namely collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications;
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of institute in local and international forums;
– Provide training to farmers and extension agents on improved Aquaculture and Fisheries;
– Participate in innovation platforms at all levels of the Rwandan agricultural systems;
– Contribute to scientific publications on his/her research results in accordance with prescribed policy published in force;
– Prepare a quarterly and annual report on disseminated innovation activities carried out;

Job Description

– To supervise establishment of bee reserves and apiaries;
– To conduct research in apiculture and commercial insects;
– To implement beekeeping policies and enforce legislation;
– To build capacity of staff and stakeholders;
– To conduct planning in beekeeping and coordinate collection and analysis of bee products statistics;
– To plan and ensure quality of beekeeping products;
– To participate in setting standards of bee products;
– To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time by Supervisor.
– Assist the program to prepare a work plan for the bee-keeping activities;
– Assist with the training of farmers and front-line Government staff on issues relating to the appropriate farm management techniques for bee-keeping

Job Description

Report to the Veterinary services program Coordinator/Veterinary Laboratory Manager senior research technician with the following responsibilities:

– Conduct research in Serology Diagnosis
– Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities namely collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications.
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of institute in local and international forums.
– Collecting and / or receiving samples for serological analysis.
– Implementing laboratory diagnostic studies on samples from livestock suspected to be infected with diseases which can be detected by use of serological techniques
– Establishing and maintaining a database of results of serology laboratory analysis
– Providing accurate serosurveillance of animal diseases in the country using serological method.
– Submitting results for scientific interpretation and reporting to Senior Scientists
– Provide feedback to the research system about animal health problems which need urgent solutions
– Write and update standard operation procedures for carrying out serological diagnosis.
– Write and contribute to scientific publications on his/her research results in accordance with prescribed policy published in force;
– Implementing regular maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment and infrastructure
– Identify infrastructure and equipment required for the modernization of research and laboratory testing
– Prepare extension messages on diseases to the farmers. (Spot radio, Meetings, seminars, booklet)
– Performing any other duties assigned by supervisor
– Prepare weekly, monthly, a quarterly and annual report on research activities carried out.

Job Description

Reporting to the Roots and Tubers Program Coordinator, the Roots & Tubers Innovation and Tech Transfer Research Technician Grade II has the following responsibilities:

– Assist scientists in their regular activities in scientific research;
– Implement field trials/laboratory protocols for roots and tubers crops to produce reliable and accurate data to support scientific investigations;
– Actively 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 roots and tubers crops.
– Prepare specifications for procurement of machines/ laboratory equipment required for conducting research activities on roots and tubers crops.
– Prepare technical reports for research and technology transfer activities.
– Perform general nursery duties for horticultural crops
– Liaise with extension service providers in conducting on-farm technology verification trials, demonstrations and technology dissemination;
– Train students, interns and new scientists on field plot; techniques and practices and/or laboratory practices.
– Develop, implement and coordinate pluralistic extension and service delivery systems to meet needs of different actors along roots and tubers crops value chains.
– Disseminate technologies, innovations, knowledge and skills to farmers and other stakeholders along the roots and tubers crops 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 for institution clean reports.
– Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance.
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and other RAB Senior Managers.

Job Description

Report to the Mono-gastric program Coordinator with the following responsibilities:

– Collaborate with other scientist in their regular activities namely collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications.
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of institute in local and international forums
– Provide training to farmers and extension agents on improved poultry farming system
– Participate in innovation platforms at all levels of the Rwandan agricultural systems
– Contribute to scientific publications on his/her research results in accordance with prescribed policy published in force
– Prepare weekly, monthly, a quarterly and annual report on disseminated innovation activities carried out
– Performing any other duty assigned by his employer.

Job Description

Report to the Veterinary services program Coordinator/Veterinary Laboratory Manager senior research technician with the following responsibilities:

– Conduct research in Pathology Diagnosis
– Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities namely collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications.
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of institute in local and international forums.
– Collecting and receiving samples for Pathology analysis.
– Preparing materials and implementing sampling; processing and storage of animal samples in accordance with required laboratory procedure for pathogen analysis.
– Collecting and receiving dead animals for necropsy
– Analyzing samples and presenting results on the disease pathogen on interest.
– Carrying out necropsy examination on animals to determine cause of death
– Prepare histopathology sections from dead animal tissues for confirmatory specific changes due to the disease in question
– Carry out histopathology examination and make reports for the veterinarian
– Write and update standard operation procedures for carrying out necropsy and histopathology protocols
– Submitting results for scientific interpretation and reporting to Veterinary Laboratory Manager Senior Research Technician.
– Provide feedback to the research system about animal health problems which need urgent solutions
– Assist in training of university students on internship on autopsy and histopathology
– Write and contribute to scientific publications on his/her research results in accordance with prescribed policy published in force;
– Implementing regular maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment and infrastructure
– Identify infrastructure and equipment required for the modernization of research and laboratory testing.
– Prepare extension messages on diseases to the farmers. (Spot radio, Meetings, seminars, booklet)
– Performing any other duties assigned by supervisor
– Prepare weekly, monthly, a quarterly and annual report on research activities carried out.

Job Description

– Report to the Veterinary services program Coordinator/Veterinary Laboratory Manager senior research technician with the following responsibilities:
– Conduct research in Parasitology Diagnosis
– Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities namely collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications.
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of institute in local and international forums.
– Collecting and receiving samples for Parasitology diagnosis.
– Collecting and receiving samples for insect pests, disease vectors and / or helminths of livestock
– Implementing laboratory diagnostic studies on insects, disease vectors / helminths and their pathogens
– Establishing and maintaining a database of results of laboratory analysis
– Providing accurate Compiling profiles of insect pests, disease vectors and helminth diseases in the country
– Submitting results for scientific interpretation and reporting to senior scientists
– Contribution to improved diagnostic methods of insect pests, helminthes and protozoan pathogens
– Provide feedback to the research system about animal health problems which need urgent solutions
– Write and update standard operation procedures for carrying out Parasitology Diagnosis
– Write and contribute to scientific publications on his/her research results in accordance with prescribed policy published in force;
– Implementing regular maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment and infrastructure
– Identify infrastructure and equipment required for the modernization of research and laboratory testing.
– Prepare extension messages on diseases to the farmers. (Spot radio, Meetings, seminars, booklet)
– Performing any other duties assigned by supervisor
– Prepare weekly, monthly, a quarterly and annual report on research activities carried out.

Job Description

Reporting to the Program Coordinator of Integrated Soil Fertility Management, the Integrated Soil Fertility Management Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade II has the following responsibilities:
– Participate in execution of field trials or screen house and laboratory experiments for Integrated Soil Fertility Management Innovation and technology transfer to produce reliable and accurate data to support research outputs
– Conduct data collection and recording, on implemented activities for Integrated Soil Fertility Management Innovation and Technology Transfer
– Assisting researchers in their regular activities in scientific research for Integrated Soil Fertility Management Innovation and technology transfer
– Participate in conducting monitoring, evaluation and follow up of established field activities for Integrated Soil Fertility Management Innovation and technology transfer
– Assist in organizing and availing field data from research and technology transfer for analysis and synthesis
– Provide coaching and training to students, interns and new scientists on field research techniques and practices for Integrated Soil Fertility Management
– Liaise with extension services and conduct on-farm demonstration plots for Integrated Soil Fertility Management
– Prepare field technical reports (weekly, quarterly and annual)
– Participate in developing and documenting innovation on Integrated Soil Fertility Management
– Participate in packaging of innovations for dissemination
– Participate in preparation of outreach communication/dissemination materials in the field Integrated soil fertility management including radio message, leaflets, policy briefs
– Guide and assist farmers and stakeholders on technical aspects in the field Integrated soil fertility management
– Provide feedback information from farmers and stakeholders on the transferred technologies and innovations for Integrated soil fertility management
– Ensure adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities
– 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.
– Perform any other duty assigned by the Coordinator of the Program and other RAB Senior Managers

Job Description

Reporting to the Horticulture Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow, Horticulture Innovation & Tech. Transfer Research Technician Grade II 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.

Job Description

– Reporting to the Farm Power Technologies Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow, the Farm Power Technologies Research Technician Grade II has the following responsibilities:
– Assist scientists in their regular activities in scientific research;
– Implement field trials/laboratory protocols for Farm Power Technologies Program to produce reliable and accurate data to support scientific investigations;
– Actively participate in data collection, analysis, interpretation and timely reporting of research results;
– Guide and train farmers on the identification and management techniques of Farm Power Technologies.
– Prepare specifications for procurement of machines/ laboratory equipment required for conducting research activities on Farm Power Technologies Program.
– Prepare technical reports for research and technology transfer activities.
– Perform general duties for Farm Power Technologies Program.
– Liaise with extension service providers in conducting on-farm technology verification trials, demonstrations and technology dissemination;
– Train students, interns and new scientists on field plot; techniques and practices and/or laboratory practices.
– Develop, implement and coordinate pluralistic extension and service delivery systems to meet needs of different actors along Farm Power Technologies value chains.
– Disseminate 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 adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities for institution clean reports.
– Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance.
– 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
– Perform any other duty assigned by the Farm Power Technologies Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow and other Senior Managers

Job Description

– Report to the Crop Processing and Food Quality Management Program Coordinator and has the following responsibilities:
– To conduct the development and the implementation of research in Crop Processing and Food Quality Management Innovation &Technology transfer
– Ensure mentorship for junior scientists in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation in crop processing and Food Quality Management
– Ensure partnership with national, regional and international stakeholders on the development of crop processing activities
– Participate in monitoring and evaluation of disseminated technologies /innovations on crop processing activities
– Participate in the development and implementation of winning projects on crop processing activities
– To supervise, consolidate and produce technical and scientific reports
– Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities namely collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of institute in local and international for a
– Prepare quarterly and annual reports on research activities carried out
– Generate outputs for post-harvest handling and processing (technologies, methods, and practices) targeting farmers
– Backstop/support extension and technology dissemination to stakeholders in crop processing
– Provide training to farmers and extension agents on crop processing
– To analyse, publish and disseminate research findings
– 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 program coordinator, the assistant research and technology transfer have the following responsibilities:

– Participate in the development of protocols related to water, soil and plant
– Ensure the calibration of laboratory equipment for quality insurances and standards of produced results
– Ensure the safety of the working place
– Conduct water, soil and plant laboratory analysis
– Collaborate with other scientists in their regular activities including in the collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of RAB in local and international for a
– Prepare quarterly and annual reports on research activities carried out
– Ensure mentorship for junior scientists in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of research on water, soil and plant analysis
– Provide training to stakeholder’s agencies on research on water, soil, and plant analysis.
– Participate in innovation platforms at all levels of the Rwandan agricultural systems
– Train students, interns and new scientists on water, soil and plan analyze and/or laboratory practices
– Participate in monitoring and evaluation of research in research on water, soil, and plant analysis.
– Participate in analysis, synthesis, publication and promotion of research findings
– Ensure regular Maintenance of Laboratory equipment
– Participate in planning of activities to be carried out by Water, Soil and plant laboratory
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried by the Water, Soil and plant laboratory
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– 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 the Analytical laboratory for Water, soil and plant 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 Program Coordinator or other RAB Senior Managers.

Job Description

– Participate in designing and coordination of veterinary services innovation and technology transfer activities
– Working with key government, non-governmental and private entities, in activities related with veterinary services innovation and technology transfer;
– In close collaboration with surveillance team and laboratory sub-program, develop and maintain consistent and regular animal disease surveillance system for outbreak early detection;
– Ensure the preparedness of regional endemic diseases and pre-occurred outbreaks;
– Prepare monitoring and evaluation reports, organize and conduct meetings; prepare and edit reports, manuals, guidelines and other specialized publications;
– Provide advice and guidance regarding livestock production and protection;
– Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of subordinates in regulatory veterinary work at district level;
– Providing profession technical and managerial expertise to promote the effective and prudent use of antibiotics;
– Evaluate the impact of drug residues and the exposure to antimicrobioresistance;
– Promote the use of acaricids for tick borne diseases prevention;
– Make awareness on efficient and prudent of acaricids for preventing ticks resistance;
– Identifies the need for, develops and implements Animal Health and Regulation policies and procedures;
– Responsible for animal movement assessment and providing permits for importing, transit and exporting;
– Responsible of awareness of animal welfare law and enforcement of related laws;
– Propose measures for Preventing zoonotic diseases to the public health and participating in one health required activities;
– Active participation in animal health related research;

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of RDDP Operations Manager, the Field Officer will have the following specific duties:

• The Field Officer is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of program and operations’ activities. At the District level, the Field officer represents the project authority to relevant stakeholders. Typically, the Field Officer reports to the Project Operations Manager.

• Depending on the context and mission needs, the Field Officer develops and implements the project’s activities in collaboration with the respective program managers and technical team. The Field Officer provides general support, guidance, and serves as a focal point during planning, and reporting.

• The Field Officer represents the Project at the District level including general meetings with local authorities, stakeholders’ meetings, as well as dairy sector program meetings when requested by the mission coordination. The Field Officer manages the visit of donors’ representatives / other stakeholders whenever requested.

• The Field Officer monitors the political, economic, and social environment in the area, assesses and analyses risks, monitors and reports the situation, and develops reports and measures relevant to the context.