Job description

– Reporting to the Head of Crop Innovation and Technology Transfer, the Traditional export crop program coordinator, Senior Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:
– Provide overall leadership and coordination of research, Innovation generation and technology transfer activities on tradition export crops
– Conduct research in Industrial Crops breeding, agronomy diseases or pest control in accordance with Government policies and programs
– Lead planning and overseeing extension services for massive dissemination of new technologies, innovations, knowledge and skills to farmers and other agro-industry stakeholders in the value chain of traditional export crops
– Develop and implement Industrial Crops research in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
– Ensure mentorship for scientists under his supervision in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of crop production and conservation research projects
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally
– Coordinate mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing through competitive funding
– Coordinating mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing through competitive funding
– Analyze, publish and disseminate research findings
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally in the domain of breeding, agronomy, pest and disease, etc. for traditional export crops
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of Industrial Crops research and bring visibility of RAB in local and international forums
– Ensure and sustain collaboration with the Plant protection program for effective management/control of pest and diseases affecting quality and collaborate with seed division for establishment of a seed system
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure the adequate management of resources under his /her responsibilities; prevent audit queries and implementation of Auditor General Recommendations when queries are raised.
– Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance contracts.
– Conduct regular meeting with the Program staff on progress of implementation of activities
– Compile, edit and submit the quarterly and annual reports on the implementation progress of Traditional Export crops program;
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of department and other RAB Senior Managers

Job description

– Reporting to the Head of Crop Innovation & Technology Transfer Department, the Horticulture Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:
– Provide overall leadership and coordination of research and technology transfer activities on horticultural crops
– Articulate research agenda in Horticulture (breeding, agronomy, physiology, diseases or pest control, etc) based on government policies and national priorities
– Lead planning and overseeing research and extension services for massive dissemination of new technologies, innovations, knowledge and skills to farmers and other agro-industry stakeholders in the value chain of horticultural Crops
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– Developing and implementing horticulture research and extension activities in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
– Ensure mentorship for scientists in in different fields of Horticulture under his / her supervision in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of horticultural crops development projects
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally
– Coordinate mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing through competitive funding
– Analyze, publish in peer reviewed Journals, Conferences, book chapters, extension material and disseminate research findings
– Ensure the local, regional and international visibility of the institution/RAB through participating in meetings, seminars, conferences, extension services, and publishing research works in Horticulture
– Ensure and sustain collaboration and exchanges with other Programs with RAB including the Plant protection program for Pest and disease management and seed division for organization of seed system and seed standards
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure the adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities and prevent audit queries and implementation of Auditor General Recommendations when
queries are raised.
– Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance contracts.
– Conduct regular meeting with the Program staff on progress of implementation of activities
– Compile, edit and submit the quarterly and annual reports on the implementation progress of Horticulture activities;
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of department and other RAB Senior Managers.

Job description

Reporting to the head of Crop Innovation & Technology Transfer Department, the Roots and Tubers Program Coordinator Senior Research fellow, has the following
responsibilities:
– Provide overall leadership and coordination of all activities including research, technology generation, technology transfer, dissemination and extension activities root and
tubers crops based on priorities and policies of the country.
– Articulate research agenda for roots & tubers breeding, agronomy diseases or pest control
– Develop and implement roots & tubers research and extension in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
– Lead planning and overseeing research and extension services for massive dissemination of new technologies, innovations, knowledge and skills to farmers and other agro-
industry stakeholders in the value chains of root and tubers crops
– Coordinate mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing for competitive funding.
– Ensure mentorship for scientists under her/ his supervision in Roots and Tubers Program in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of research and extension
projects.
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally for the Roots and Tubers crops.
– Analyze, disseminate research findings and publish in peer reviewed journals, scientific conferences, books and book chapters, and extension materials
– Ensure the local, regional and international visibility of the institution through participating in meetings, seminars, conferences, extension services, and publishing research
works for the Roots and Tubers crops.
– Ensure and sustain collaboration and exchanges with other Programs within RAB programs especially the plant microbial and biotechnology program, the Plant protection
program for Pest and disease management and the seed division for the production of Early Generation seed categories and seed standards; etc
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts;
– Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance contracts;
– Ensure the adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities for the institutional clean reports.
– Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance contracts.
– Compile, edit and submit the quarterly and annual reports on the implementation progress of Roots and Tubers activities;
– Conduct regular meeting with the Program staff on progress of implementation of the work plan
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of department and other RAB Senior Managers

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Innovation and Technology Transfer Department, the Pulses and Oil Crops Program Coordinator, Senior Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:
– Provide overall leadership and coordination of all activities including research, technology generation, technology transfer, dissemination and extension activities of pulses and oils crops
– Articulate research agenda for pulses and oil crops breeding, agronomy diseases or pest control aligning with government policies and national priorities
– Develop and implement research and extension activities for pulses and oil crops in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
– Lead planning and overseeing extension services for massive dissemination of new technologies, innovations, knowledge and skills to farmers and other agro-industry stakeholders in the value chain of Pulses and Oil
Crops
– Ensure mentorship for scientists and technical staff under his /her supervision in Pulses and Oil Crops program in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of crop production and conservation research activities
/ projects
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally, in area of breeding, agronomy, pest and diseases, etc related to pulses and oil crops
– Coordinate mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing of competitive funding
– Analyze, disseminate extension materials and research findings and publish in peer reviewed journals, scientific conferences, books and book chapters
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to the field of Pulses and Oil Crops and bring visibility of RAB in local and international forums
– Ensure and sustain collaboration and exchanges with other RAB programs especially the Plant protection program for Pest and disease management and the seed division for the production of Early Generation seed
categories and seed standards and Postharvest Management Division for post-harvest handling and nutrition aspects
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution under his or her responsibilities and implementation of institution performance contracts
– Ensure the adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities and ensure clean audit report when queries are raised
– Compile, edit and submit the quarterly and annual reports on the implementation progress of Pulses and Oil Crops program activities
– Conduct regular meeting with the Program staff on the progress of implementation of approved work plan
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of department and other RAB Senior Managers

Job description

Report to the Head of department with the following responsibilities:
– National Coordination of research and innovations of Mono-Gastric Programme
– Developing and implementing research and innovation in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
– Ensure the coordination of all activities in monogastrics program
– Planning, monitoring and evaluation of animal production and conservation research projects;
– Ensure scientific mentorship for younger researchers in monogastrics
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally;
– Coordinating mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing through competitive funding;
– Analyze, publish and disseminate research findings.
– Ensure timely publication of research/development results and a great visibility of RAB;
– Identify infrastructure and equipment required for the modernization of research and technology transfer in monogastrics ;
– Perform any other tasks requested by seniors.

Job description

Reporting to the Coordinator of Roots and Tubers Program, the Sweet Potato Breeder Senior Research Fellow has the following job description:

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

Job description

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

Job description

– Report to the coordinator of ruminant program coordinator
– Articulating research in animal resources research innovations in the area of ruminant nutrition and production.
– Developing and implementing research and innovation in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
– Ensure mentorship for scientists under his supervision in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of crop production and conservation research projects;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally;
– Coordinating mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing through competitive funding;
– Analyze, publish and disseminate research findings.
– Produce quarter and annual reports

Job description

– Report to the Chief Finance Office
– Overseeing the operation and maintenance of RAB buildings, land and roads;
– Establishing a system of monitoring and evaluating of RAB buildings and land;
– Establishing a system of rehabilitation and upgrading RAB’ infrastructures;
– Planning and supervising and construction works within RAB;
– Ensuring the work is undertaken by use of permit to work system, method statements and risk assessments in accordance with relevant legislation and RAB procedures;
– Assisting in the procurement of capital build projects;
– Management and monitoring contractors to provide an efficient, cost effective service responsive to customer needs, ensuring that work is being carried out in accordance with agreed specification and that all agreed safely measures are in place;
– Establishing and monitoring a system of generating revenues from RAB assets.

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Land Husbandry, Irrigation Innovation and Technology Transfer Department, the Analytical Laboratory for water, soil and plant Management Program Coordinator has the following responsibilities:
– Lead and Coordinate the development of protocols related to water, soil and plant
– Lead and Coordinate the calibration of laboratory equipment for quality insurances and standards of produced results
– Lead and coordinate the planning of activities to be carried out by Water, Soil and plant laboratory
– Lead and coordinate the production activities of the Laboratory
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried by the Water, Soil and plant laboratory
– Coordinate, review and submit the weekly, quarterly and annual reports of the Unit
– Lead the mentorship for junior scientists in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of research on water, soil and plant analysis
– 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.
– Lead in identification of national and regional agriculture (as far as Water, Soil, Plant analysis are concerned) priorities at national and regional level
– Lead in determining strategies for new and existing systems for Water, Soil, Plant analysis
– Ensure production of communication / dissemination materials (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Ensure promotion and adoption of technologies related to Water, Soil, Plant analysis through implementation of pilot projects and demonstration plots and encourage involvement of the
private sector to actively participate in provision of technology
– Advise the leadership in issues related to water, soil, and plant analysis.
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally; and other programmes
– Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried out in the programme.
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of environment (water, soil, and plant) management and bring visibility of RAB in local and international for a
– Supervise overall sector activities related to water, soil, and plant analysis and promote/participate in coordination meetings to be held with donors, implementing partners and line
departments
– Analyze and publish research findings produced under Analytical Lab for Water, Soil and plant
– Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or other RAB Senior Managers.

Job description

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

Job description

Reporting to the Cereal Program Coordinator Senior Principal Research Fellow, the Rice Breeder Principal Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:

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

Job description

– Report to the coordinator of ruminant program coordinator
– Articulating research in ruminant nutrition and production
– Ensure mentorship for junior scientists in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of animal production and conservation research projects;
– Developing and implementing research in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
– Backstopping extensionists in technology dissemination and adaptive research on promising technologies
– Identifying necessary human and infrastructure capacity for ruminant nutrition and production research
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally;
– Participate in mobilization of financial resources for research through proposal writing for competitive funding;
– Analyze, publish and disseminate research findings;
– Produce quarter and annual reports

Job description

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

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