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
Minimum Qualifications
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PhD in Animal Sciences
Experience: 12
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PhD in Animal Production
Experience: 12
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PHD in Animal Feeds Sciences
Experience: 12
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PHD in Animal Feeds Technology
Experience: 12
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PHD in Animal Nutrition
Experience: 12
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Analytical skills
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Results oriented
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of twenty (20) extension materials including technical guidelines, documentary films, and other extension materials for innovations aiming to increase farmers’ production, productivity and resilience capacitiesin refereed journals
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Having led the generation of at least five (5) innovations or technologies for animal resources development
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Having led the writing and won at least three (3) projects in animal resources development
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Having authored as first author at least ten (10) scientific publications and twenty (20) publications as a co-author in refereed journals.
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Being conversant with national and sector policies and development agenda
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Proven experience to work with farmers and industry stakeholders in research and extension
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Capacity in project development and resources mobilization
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Detailed knowledge of animal sciences research areas and agenda
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Knowledge of statistical packages for data analysis and report production
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Proven skills in project and research program management
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Extensive understanding of the National and International context of Research
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Proven experience to work with farmers and industry stakeholders an in research and extension
