Tree Breeding Technician – TREPA Project Rwanda at CIFOR – Center for International Forestry Research: (Deadline 31 December 2022)
Tree Breeding Technician – TREPA Project Rwanda
Overview
The Tree Breeding Technician (TBT) will assist in implementation of the tree seed and seedling supply systems work under TREPA project to provide diverse climate adapted species and varieties. The TBT is responsible for tree improvement (including seed source development and field gene conservation) within the project. The role holder will report directly to the TREPA Field Project Manager and to the relevant Output leader(s).
Duties and responsibilities
Summary of responsibilities
- Liaison with the tree improvement and gene conservation programmes of RFA and others.
- Based on the species-specific priorities of integrated seed procurement/tree improvement/gene conservation, plan, prepare and implement the activities accordingly.
- Prepare and implement annual work plans in the subject matter.
- Prepare and follow up subject matter budgets.
- In collaboration with the Seed Procurement Technician, plan, supervise and assist in national seed source exploration for priority species.
- Plan and establish seed stand cum ex situ stand and/or seed orchards (BSOs) of selected priority species.
- Present Annual work plans and Semi-annual consolidated progress reports.
- Communication products development, and
- Annual budgets and semi-annual budget revisions and submission.
REQUIREMENTS
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in forestry with experience in tree improvement, and with a broad understanding of tree improvement.
- A minimum of 2 years working experience.
- Experience from similar positions elsewhere will be considered as an additional advantage.
Education, knowledge and experience
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in forestry with experience in tree improvement, and with a broad understanding of tree improvement.
- A minimum of 2 years working experience.
- Experience from similar positions elsewhere will be considered as an additional advantage.
Terms and conditions
- This is a Locally Recruited position. The initial appointment will be for two (2) years, with a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
Application process
The application deadline is 31 Dec-2022
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
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