Veterinary Services 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 of Animal resources Innovation and technology transfer with the following responsibilities:
– Prepare research proposals in the field of VS program aimed at solving community problems and attract internal and external funding for research
– Conduct research in VS program in accordance to the existing work plan and available resources.
– Publish research results at national, regional and international levels.
– Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities in writing reports and publications;
– Enhance the institutional visibility in national, regional and international forums through active participation in meetings, seminars and conferences relevant to field of research
– Disseminate research findings in the field of VS program to relevant stakeholders through various and appropriate communication pathways
– Plan and execute Veterinary Services research and technology transfer activities in accordance with approved work plans and budgets;
– Ensure mentorship for scientists under his supervision in animal health and laboratory analysis;
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other stakeholders (researchers…), locally, regionally and internationally;
– Coordinating and facilitating demand articulation, planning, implementation and reporting of veterinary service delivery, disease diagnostics, and animal quarantine services at the national
level;
– Establishing, updating and implementing human resource and infrastructure development plans for public veterinary service delivery and disease diagnostics;
– Advising RAB and relevant authorities on Veterinary services policies and regulations.
– Participating in
national, regional and international animal disease review for a.
Minimum Qualifications
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PhD in Animal Health
8 Years of relevant experience
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PhD in Veterinay sciences
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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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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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 farmer’s production, productivity and resilience capacities
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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 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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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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Capacity in project development and resources mobilization
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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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