Farm Power Technologies Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 5 September 2022)
Job description
Reporting to the Head of Department and will be under the technical supervision of the Head of Department of Irrigation, Land Husbandry, Irrigation and Technology Transfer. The Farm Power Technologies Program Coordinator Senior Research Fellow has the following responsibilities:
– Provide overall leadership and coordination of research and technology transfer activities on Farm Power Technologies
– Articulate research agenda in Farm Power Technologies/Mechanization 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 Farm Power Technologies
– Developing and implementing Farm Power Technologies research and extension activities in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
– Ensure mentorship for scientists in in different fields of Farm Power Technologies under his / her supervision in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of Farm Power Technologies 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, etc…
– Disseminate research findings and new technologies, innovations, knowledge and skills to farmers and other stakeholders along the Farm Power Technologies Program value chains through various approaches including technical guidelines, extension/training materials, documentary films, demonstration plots, media outreach, trainings, etc…
– Ensure the local, regional and international visibility of the institution/RAB through participating in meetings, seminars, conferences, extension services, and publishing research works in Farm Power Technologies
– Ensure and sustain collaboration and exchanges with other Programs with RAB
– 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 timely 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 Farm Power Technologies activities;
– Ensure production of communication / dissemination materials (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
– Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done under the Farm Power technology Programme by various communication tools.
– Ensure effective collaboration with other program staffs
– Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
– Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of department and other RAB Senior Managers.
Minimum Qualifications
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PhD in Farm Technology
8 Years of relevant experience
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PhD in Farm machinery
8 Years of relevant experience
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PhD in Power Engineering System
8 Years of relevant experience
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PHD in agriculture engeneering
8 Years of relevant experience
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PHD in bio systems engeneering
8 Years of relevant experience
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PHD in agricultural mechanisation
8 Years of relevant experience
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PHD in agricultural technology
8 Years of relevant experience
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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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 sixteen (16) 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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Having led the writing and won 1 project/grant for agricultural development
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Having led the generation of at least (1) innovation/technology for agricultural development
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Having authored as first author at least five (5) scientific publications and seven (7) 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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Extensive understanding of the National and International context of agriculture mechanization and farm power, and ability to develop a comprehensive research agenda for the farm power technologies program in line with the national strategic planning framework
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Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization
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Analytical and problem solving skills
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