2 Job Positions of Animal Processing Assistant Research Fellow at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 4 March 2022)
Job description
-Reporting to the Division Manager for Animal Resources Processing & Biotechnology, the Animal Processing Assistant Research Fellow will have the following responsibilities:
-Prepare research proposals in the field of Animal Products Processing aimed at solving community problems and attract internal and external funding for research
-Conduct research in Animal Products Processing in accordance to the existing work plan and available resources.
-Publish research results at national, regional and international levels.
-Ccollaborate with other researchers in their regular activities namely collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications;
-Enhance the institutional visibility in national, regional and international forums through active participation in meetings, seminars and conferences relevant to field of research
-Disseminate research findings in the field of Animal Products Processing to relevant stakeholders through various and appropriate communication pathways.
-Maintain and update the data/records of the national animal products value chains pertaining to value addition and reduction of post-harvest losses
-Develop and/or update existing guidelines for animal products processing and reduction of post-harvest losses.
-Organize capacity building activities for animal products value chain actors related to value addition and reduction of post-harvest losses
-Prepare reports on the conducted activities as per the required frequency.
-Assure the proper utilization of institutional resources and safeguard of assets as far as his/her portfolio is concerned.
-Perform any other duty as required by the competent authorities.
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Food Sciences
Experience: 0
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Master’s Degree in Food Technology
Experience: 0
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Masters Degree in Food Biotechnology
Experience: 0
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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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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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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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of ten (10) extension materials including technical guidelines, documentary films, and other extension materials for innovations aiming to increase farmers production, productivity and resilience capacities
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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 resource Mobilization
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