Seed Processing Technician Under Statute at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 28 July 2023)
Job description
– Reporting to the Seed and Fertilizers Division Manager, the Seed Processing Technician has the following functions:
– Coordinate and monitor the activities of seed harvesting, processing and handling both on RAB Stations and among private seed multipliers to provide the required technical backstopping for promoting the quality of seed delivered in the industry;
– Provide advisory on the appropriate seed processing and handling technologies for use both on station and among the private seed multipliers in the country;
– Ensure adequate planning, timely requisition and procurement of materials and equipment required to facilitate seed processing, as well as ensure their regular calibration and maintenance;
– Devise a mechanism to facilitate access to and use seed processing equipment/facilities available at RAB by the private seed producers;
– Ensuring availability of appropriate storage facilities to support both on-station seed production and the private seed multipliers;
– Contribute to the development of knowledge tools and information systems on seed processing;
– Provide technical support to local seed producers, prepare and disseminate manuals for processing, handling and safe storage of seed in the country;
– Mobilize and backstop the private sector adoption and practice of practices for improved seed processing, handling, storage and logistics;
– Ensure the implementation of activities, projects and assets management that promote the delivery of adequate quality seed in the country and that public finances and goods are well managed;
– Undertaking any other duties as assigned by the supervisor and other relevant authorities;
– Preparation of weekly, quarterly, annual and other reports concerning seed processing and conditioning activities as may be required;
Minimum Qualifications
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Advanced Diploma in Agriculture Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Seed Science and Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Seed Science and Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Seed Processing
0 Year of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Agronomy Science
0 Year of relevant experience
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Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences
0 Year 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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Resource management skills
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Analytical 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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Fluency in Kinyaranda English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
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Knowledge of the Agriculture resources
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Knowledge of seed value chains functionality
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Skills in seed production works
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Knowledge of quality management in seed production
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