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Horticulture Innovation and Technology Transfer Senior Research Technician at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Networking skills

  • Leadership skills

  • Mentoring and coaching skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Performance management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having co-generated at least three (3) innovations or technologies for agriculture development

  • Having produced at least fifteen (15) technical reports

  • 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

  • Proven experience to work with farmers in research and extension

  • Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization

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2 Job positions (Horticulture Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade IV) at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): Deadline: May 17, 2022

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Job Description

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

  • Advanced Diploma in Crop Production

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Plant Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Agronomy

    15 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having produced 3 technical reports

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Farm Power Technologies Research Technician Grade I at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB) : Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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




Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering

    7 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Mechanization

    7 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Agricultural engineering

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Agricultural mechanization

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Farm Technology

    7 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Farm Machinery and power ingeneering

    7 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biosystem ingeneering

    7 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Technology

    7 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Technology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Bio Systems engineering

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Farm machinery and power engineering

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Farm Technology

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having produced at least twelve (12) technical reports

  • Having co-generated at least two (2) innovations or technologies for animal resources development

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Crop Protection Innovation And Technology Transfer Senior Research Technician at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB) :Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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.




  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

      10 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology

      10 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Sciences

      10 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences

      10 Years of relevant experience

    Competency and Key Technical Skills

    • Integrity

    • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

    • Inclusiveness

    • Accountability

    • Communication

    • Teamwork

    • Client/citizen focus

    • Professionalism

    • Commitment to continuous learning

    • Having co-generated at least three (3) innovations or technologies for agriculture development

    • Having produced at least fifteen (15) technical reports

    • 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

    • Proven experience to work with farmers in research and extension







 

2 Job positions ( Crop Protection Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade IV at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB)): Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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.




Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Microbiology

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Plant Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Agronomy

    15 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Having produced 3 technical reports

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Crop Processing and food quality management Innovation and Technology Transfer Assistant Research Technician at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB):Deadline: May 17, 2022

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Job Description

Report to the Crop Processing and Food Quality Management Program Coordinator and has the following responsibilities:

– To implement field trials/laboratory protocols to produce reliable and accurate data to support scientific investigations;
– To participate in data collection, analysis, interpretation and timely reporting of research results;
– To demonstrate the practices of procedures to students and visitors;
– To assisting researchers in their regular activities in scientific research
– Prepare quarterly and annual reports on research activities carried out;
– To liaise with extension service providers in conducting on-farm technology verification trial, demonstrations and technology/ innovation dissemination on Crop processing and Food
Quality Management;
– To train students, interns and new scientists on Crop processing techniques and practices and/or laboratory practices;
– Ensure that the institution has and maintains a good reputation;
– Perform any other duty as required by the competent authorities;’





Minimum Qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Nutrition

0 Year of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences

0 Year of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology

0 Year of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition

0 Year of relevant experience

A2 certificate in agronomy

10 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry

0 Year of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Biochemistry

0 Year of relevant experience

Advanced diploma in Food Science

0 Year of relevant experience

Advanced diploma in Food Technology

0 Year of relevant experience

Advanced diploma in Food Biotechnology

0 Year of relevant experience

Advanced diploma in Biochemistry

0 Year of relevant experience

A2 certificate in Biology-Chemistry

10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
Integrity

Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

Inclusiveness

Accountability

Communication

Teamwork

Client/citizen focus

Professionalism

Commitment to continuous learning

Analytical skills

Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

Resource management skills

Problem solving skills

Decision making skills

Time management skills

Risk management skills

Results oriented

Digital literacy skills

Creativity & Initiative

Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization

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Cereal Innovation and Technology Transfer Senior Research Technician at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB):Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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.




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Crop Production

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Plant Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having co-generated at least three (3) innovations or technologies for agriculture development

  • Having produced at least fifteen (15) technical reports

  • Having 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

  • Proven experience to work with farmers in research and extension

  • Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization

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2 Job Positions (Cereal Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade III) at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB) : Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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.




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Plant Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having produced at least six (6) technical reports

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Cereal Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade I at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB) : Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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.




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Sciences

    7 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences

    7 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Plant Sciences

    7 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Plant Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Resource management skills

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • – Analytical skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having produced 12 technical reports

  • Having co-generated two (2) innovations or technologies for agriculture development.

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Banana Innovation and Technology Transfer Senior Research Technician at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): Deadline :May 17, 2022

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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.




Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Networking skills

  • Leadership skills

  • Mentoring and coaching skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Performance management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having produced at least fifteen (15) technical reports

  • Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of 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

  • Having contributed to the generation at least three (3) innovations or technologies for agriculture development

  • Proven experience to work with farmers in research and extension

  • Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization

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3 Job Positions (Banana Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade IV at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB) :Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Crop Production

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Plant Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Agronomy

    15 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having produced at least 3 technical reports; or Diploma (A2) in agriculture with fifteen (15) years of working experience in research and/or extension, and having produced at least three (3) technical reports

  • having produced at least three (3) technical reports

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Banana Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade III at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Plant Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Digital literacy skills (ICDL)

  • Resource management skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Networking skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Having produced at least six (6) technical reports

  • Having at least five (5) years of relevant working experience in Agriculture

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Aquaculture and Fisheries Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade I at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): Deadline:

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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;




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Animal Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences

    7 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Limnology

    7 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Limnology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • advanced diploma in Aquaculture and Fisheries

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries

    7 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having co-generated at least two innovations in animal resources development

  • Having produced at least twelve (12) technical reports

  • Having co-generated at least two (2) innovations or technologies for animal resources development

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Apiculture and Commercial insects Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade IV at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB) : Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Animal Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Animal Production

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Production

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Entomology

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Entomology

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Diploma (A2) in Veterinary

    15 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced diploma in Zoology

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • A2Certificate in Veterinary Sciences or Biomedical Laboratory Sciences

    15 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having produced 3 technical reports

  • Awareness in the animal resources development agenda

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Serology Diagnosis Senior Research Technician at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB) : Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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.




Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Virology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Studies

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Immunology

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Networking skills

  • Leadership skills

  • Mentoring and coaching skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Performance management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Having produced at least fifteen (15) technical reports

  • Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of 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

  • Having contributed to the generation of at least three (3) innovations or technology for animal resources development

  • Proven experience to work with farmers and industry stakeholders an in research and extension

  • Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization

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2 Job Positions ( Roots and Tubers Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade II at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB):Deadline: May 17, 2022)

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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.




 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Crop Production

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Agronomy Science

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Plant Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having led the generation of at least one (1) innovation or technology for agriculture development

  • having produced at least nine (9) technical reports

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Poultry Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade II at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB) :Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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.




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Animal Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Rural Development

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Animal Production

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Production

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Biotechnology

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Genetic Improvement

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Studies

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Development Majoring in Animal Production

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Animal Biotechnology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Studies

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • – Analytical skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Having led the generation of at least one (1) innovation or technology for agriculture development

  • having produced at least nine (9) technical reports

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Pathology Diagnosis Technician Research Technician Grade II at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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.




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Animal Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Veterinary Studies

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Studies

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Studies

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Studies

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • having produced at least nine (9) technical reports

  • Having led the generation of at least one (1) innovation or technology for animal resources development

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2 Job positions (Parasitology Diagnosis Research Technician Grade II at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB)) : Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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.




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Animal Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Technology

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Studies

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Parasitology

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Studies

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Studies

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having led the generation of (1) innovation/technology for agricultural development

  • having produced at least nine (9) technical reports

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Integrated Soil Fertility Management Program Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade II at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): Deadline: May 17, 2022 1 Post Level:3.II

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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




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Soil Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Soil Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Crop Production

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Resource management skills

  • – Analytical skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • having produced at least nine (9) technical report

  • Having led the generation of at least (1) innovation/technology for agricultural development

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2 Job positions ( Horticulture Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician Grade II at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB):Deadline: May 17, 2022)

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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.




  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Advanced Diploma in Crop Production

      10 Years of relevant experience

    • Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences

      10 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production

      5 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy

      5 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture

      5 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science

      5 Years of relevant experience

    • Advanced Diploma in Agronomy Science

      10 Years of relevant experience

    • Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences

      10 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Sciences

      5 Years of relevant experience

    • Advanced Diploma in Plant Sciences

      10 Years of relevant experience

    Competency and Key Technical Skills

    • Integrity

    • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

    • Inclusiveness

    • Accountability

    • Communication

    • Teamwork

    • Client/citizen focus

    • Professionalism

    • Commitment to continuous learning

    • Analytical skills

    • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

    • Resource management skills

    • Problem solving skills

    • Decision making skills

    • Time management skills

    • Risk management skills

    • Results oriented

    • Digital literacy skills

    • Having produced nine (9) technical reports. Having co-generated at least one (1) innovation or technology for animal resources development







 

Farm Power Technologies Research Technician Grade II at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB):Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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




Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Power Engineering

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Mechanization

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Agricultural engineering

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced degree in Agricultural mechanization

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Farm Technology

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Farm Machinery and power ingeneering

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biosystem ingeneering

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Technology

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Technology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Bio Systems engineering

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Farm machinery and power engineering

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Farm Technology

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having led the generation of at least one (1) innovation or technology for agriculture development

  • having produced at least nine (9) technical reports

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Crop Processing and food quality management Innovation and Technology Transfer Research Technician at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB)Grade II :Deadline: May 17,22

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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.




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Nutrition

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Microbiology

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Biochemistry

    5 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced diploma in Food Science

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced diploma in Food Technology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced diploma in Food Biotechnology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced diploma in Food Microbiology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Advanced diploma in Biochemistry

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Analytical skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Having produced nine (9) technical reports. Having co-generated at least one (1) innovation or technology for animal resources development

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3 Job Positions (Soil Laboratory Assistant Research Technician at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB)) :Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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.




Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Soil Sciences

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Technology

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Chemistry

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Soil Sciences

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

    0 Year of relevant experience

  • A2 certificate in Biology-Chemistry

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • A2 certificate in Agriculture

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Analytical Chemistry

    0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Resource management skills

  • – Analytical skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

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2 Job positions (Veterinary Services Innovation and Technology Transfer Senior Research Technician) at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB) :Deadline: May 17, 2022

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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;




Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Biotechnology

    10 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Studies

    10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Resource management skills

  • – Analytical skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Networking skills

  • Leadership skills

  • Mentoring and coaching skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Performance management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Having produced at least fifteen (15) technical reports

  • Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of 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

  • Having contributed to the generation of at least three (3) innovations or technology for animal resources development

  • Proven experience to work with farmers in research and extension

  • Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization

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