Director of Tree Seed Unit at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA): (Deadline 27 May 2024)

Director of Tree Seed Unit at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA): (Deadline 27 May 2024)

Director of Tree Seed Unit at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA): (Deadline 27 May 2024)

Job responsibilities
• Prepare, promote, and coordinate all activities of collection, handling, processing, certifying, packaging, storing and distribution of forestry and agroforestry tree seeds, • Initiate urgent mechanisms aimed at availing seeds of different species on time, • Plan and oversee the diversi:ication of seed orchards, • Manage the tree seed orchards to obtain sustainable and large crops of seeds of good quality, • Liaise with national and international tree seed laboratories in re:ining and harmonizing forestry and agroforestry tree seed testing methods and operations in line with the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA), • Oversee the development of the guidelines for seed tagging including the pre-sowing treatment of seeds to ensure high germination rates, • Collaborate with other tree seed production entities to keep updated information on the tree seed handling techniques, • Oversee the documentation and maintenance of the tree seed testing database, • Oversee the maintenance of tree seed acquisition and distribution database, • Monitor the seed sowing and germination in the :ield to ensure the right techniques are applied for success, • Monitor the promotion of indigenous tree species in the country, • Work closely with local government to ensure farmer access to improved seed affordable and timely, • To produce regularly report on the availability and distribution of appropriate seed for seasonal preparation, • Writing and submitting the reports to the Of:ice of Forest Research Division, • Implementing the performance contract entered into between the TSU and the Forest Research Division, • Perform any other duties assigned by the Rwanda Forestry Authority.
Qualifications
    • 1
      Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry

      5 Years of relevant experience

    • 2
      Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,

      5 Years of relevant experience

    • 3
      Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy

      5 Years of relevant experience

    • 4
      Master’s Degree in Agronomy

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • 5
      Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture

      5 Years of relevant experience

    • 6
      Master’s Degree in Agriculture

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • 7
      Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Breeding

      5 Years of relevant experience

    • 8
      Master’s Degree in Plant Breeding

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • 9
      Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management

      5 Years of relevant experience

    • 10
      Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • 11
      Master’s Degree in Forestry

      3 Years of relevant experience

  • 12
    Master’s Degree in Agroforestry

    3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • 1
      Integrity
    • 2
      Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
    • 3
      Inclusiveness
    • 4
      Accountability
    • 5
      Communication
    • 6
      Teamwork
    • 7
      Client/citizen focus
    • 8
      Professionalism
    • 9
      Commitment to continuous learning
    • 10
      Knowledge and Understanding of Climate Change, Environment and Natural Resources Management, Low Carbon and Climate Smart Agriculture in the Rwanda Context
    • 11
      Skills in seed production works
    • 12
      Knowledge of quality management in seed production
    • 13
      Knowledge of government policy and transboundary natural resources management and enforcement tools
    • 14
      Resource management skills
    • 15
      Decision making skills
    • 16
      Networking skills
    • 17
      Mentoring and coaching skills
    • 18
      Time management skills
    • 19
      Leadership and management skills
    • 20
      Analytical and problem solving skills
    • 21
      Knowledge of seed testing laboratory procedures and reports
    • 22
      Skills in Forestry industries dealing with tree seed production, tree species identification, silviculture practices, forest protection, forest economics, and forest landscape development and management; and forest harvesting operations, and agroforestry practices,
  • 23
    Extensive knowledge in forest and nature resource

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