Ruminant Nutrition and Production System Senior Research Fellow at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 21 June 2022)
Job description
– Report to the ruminant program coordinator
– Coordinate the development and implementation of participatory research in ruminant nutrition and production;
– Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of ruminant nutrition and production activities;
– Ensure mentorship for junior scientists in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of ruminant nutrition and production research projects;
– Ensure partnership with national, regional and international stakeholders on the improvement and development of ruminant physiology and reproduction technologies and innovations;
– Participate in monitoring and evaluation of disseminated technologies towards improved ruminant nutrition and production;
– Ensure systems approach to research planning, and evaluation;
– Analyze, publish and disseminate research findings;
– Produce quarter and annual reports
Minimum Qualifications
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PhD in Animal Sciences
8 Years of relevant experience
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PhD in Animal Production
8 Years of relevant experience
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PHD in Animal Feeds Sciences
8 Years of relevant experience
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PHD in Animal Feeds Technology
8 Years of relevant experience
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PHD in Animal Nutrition
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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Analytical skills
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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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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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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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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 farmers’ production, productivity and resilience capacitie
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Having led the generation of at least one (1) innovation or technology for animal resources development
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Having at least eight (8) years of relevant working experience in research and/or extension
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Having led the writing and won at least one (1) project in animal resources 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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Capacity in project development and resources mobilization
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Proven experience to work with farmers in research and extension
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Detailed knowledge of animal sciences research areas and agenda
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Knowledge of statistical packages for data analysis and report production
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Proven skills in project and research program management
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Extensive understanding of the National and International context of Research
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