Vegetables Agronomist & physiologist Assistant Research Fellow at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB) (Deadline: Sep 24, 2021)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Horticulture Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow, the Vegetable Agronomist & Physiologist Assistant Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:

– Conduct surveys and identify factors or problems affecting the growth, yield and quality of vegetable crops produced in the country and develop short, medium and long-term strategic plans to overcome them.
– Conduct research activities to overcome and manage problems of physiological disorders and physiological changes of vegetable crops from early stage of growth to the final stage of harvesting and storage (field and laboratory research).
– Coordinate and conduct research activities to develop/optimize production and post-harvest technology of vegetable crops
– Investigates comparative susceptibility of different varieties of f vegetable crops and develops varieties that are tolerant to abiotic stresses;
– Assist in organizing and implementing field and laboratory research programs both and with collaborating national and regional partners in abiotic stress studies.
– Analyze multi-environment data using a suite of software packages, prepare reports and draft manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
– Assist in the preparation of project proposals for funding.
– To participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of institution in local and international forums;
– Assign as appropriate duties and responsibilities to the technical staff operating under his/her guidance.
– Guiding, supporting and training Research Technicians on agronomy and physiology of vegetable crops.
– To write or contribute to scientific publications on his/her research results in accordance with prescribed policy.
– To investigate funding opportunities and develop grant proposals in line with national priorities and farmers’ needs.
– 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.