2 Positions of Pulses and Oil Crop Agronomist & physiologist Research Follow at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 4 March 2022)
Job description
Reporting to the Pulses and Oil crops program Coordinator Senior Research fellow, the Pulses and Oil Agronomist and Physiologist Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:
– Conduct research on best agronomic practices for pulses and oil crops
– Collaborate with other researchers at national, regional and international level in writing grant proposals and publications
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to his/her field of research and bring visibility of the institution in local, regional and international forums
– Establish farmer demonstration plots on new developed technologies/innovations
– Annually, assess and report on the productivity of soybean and other major pulses and oil crops established in consolidated areas
– Develop and distribute extension materials and guidelines on best agronomic practices for pulses and oil crops
– Provide training to farmers, value chain stakeholders and extension workers on developed technologies/innovations
– Create and organize stakeholders’ innovation platforms
– Hold radio and TV live talks and or documentary films to increase awareness and create demand for use of improved pulses and oil crops and developed
technologies/innovations
– Conduct farmer field days and participate in agriculture shows
– Write and contribute to scientific publications on his/her research results
– Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on his/her research activities carried out
– Avoid the misuse of public resources for prevention of audit queries
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Agronomy
Experience: 8
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Master’s Degree in Crop Science
Experience: 8
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Master’s Degree in Crop Production
Experience: 8
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PhD in Crop sciences
Experience: 0
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PhD in Agronomy
Experience: 0
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PhD in Crop Production
Experience: 0
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PhD in Crop physiology
Experience: 0
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Masters degree in Crop Physiology
Experience: 8
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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Resource management skills
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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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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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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of fourteen (14) extension materials including technical guidelines, documentary films, and other extension materials for innovations aiming to increase farmer’s production, productivity and resilience capacities
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At least one (1) publication as first author and three (3) publications as co-author in peer-reviewed 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 resource Mobilization
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Having authored at least four (4) scientific publications as first author and six (6) publications as a co-author in a peer-reviewed journal for Master degree holders
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Having contributed to the writing of at least two (2) successful research projects for Master degree holder
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Having contributed to the generation of at least four (4) innovations or technology for Animal Resources development for Master degree holders
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