Position: Scientist
in Animal Breeding
in Animal Breeding
1. BACKGROUND
RAB has the general mission of developing agriculture
and animal husbandry through their reform and using modern methods in crop and
animal production, research, agricultural extension, education and
training of farmers in new technologies.
RAB is the Rwanda Agriculture Board whose mission is to develop agriculture and
animal husbandry through their reform and using modern methods in crop and
animal production, research, agricultural extension, education and training of
farmers in new technologies. This mission is accomplished with the aim of
reducing poverty as stressed by Vision 2020. The agriculture, which contributes
around 40% of the GDP, is an impor
and animal husbandry through their reform and using modern methods in crop and
animal production, research, agricultural extension, education and
training of farmers in new technologies.
RAB is the Rwanda Agriculture Board whose mission is to develop agriculture and
animal husbandry through their reform and using modern methods in crop and
animal production, research, agricultural extension, education and training of
farmers in new technologies. This mission is accomplished with the aim of
reducing poverty as stressed by Vision 2020. The agriculture, which contributes
around 40% of the GDP, is an impor
tant sector that needs the support of
research to play a sustainable role in the development endeavor. As one of the
main pillars of the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, RAB needs
enough capacity to contribute to the National Agricultural Policy and the
Ministry’s mission of transforming agriculture from the traditional subsistence
type to a demand driven and commercially oriented agriculture.
The analysis of the current animal genetic improvement situation in Rwanda
shows that there is lack of a clear animal breeding strategy. Yet, the new
Government policy on the development of livestock sector states that
“Livestock production will be increased through restocking with high
yielding breeds, genetic improvement of the indigenous herd and husbandry
practices aimed at increasing milk and meat production”.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal resources, has different positive
intentions and actions to achieve this, yet their success will depend much on
research outputs, which in turn depends on the urgent implementation of the
research breeding plan developed by RAB.
2. JOB DESCRIPTION
The animal breeding scientist will be expected to do
the following:
the following:
- Revise and improve the National Breeding Plan;
- Implement research projects that meet national
priorities ; - Supervise research activities on the management
of animal breeding and genetics in Rwanda ; - Ensure research on reproduction physiology for
local caw races in Rwanda ; - Participate in research on estrous cycle
characterization and post-partum cycle return for local cow races; - Conduct research projects on embryo transfer,
namely the preparation of donors and recipients and super-ovulation
program me ; - Ensure the training of technical staff on in vivo
collection of embryos, identification of transferable embryos, embryo
transfer in recipients and embryo freezing - Ensure timely publication of research /
development results and a great visibility of RAB; - Ensure the training of technical staff from
partners (Projects, Ministries, private sector, farmers’ associations) in
animal breeding and genetics; - Strengthen partnership with excellent
institutions, laboratories and regional organizations and international in
research/ development for animal reproduction and with key farmers’
associations, private sector and projects involved in cattle keeping in
Rwanda ; - Identify infrastructure and equipment required
for the modernization of research in animal breeding and genetics; - Write competitive research proposals to be
submitted to available grants at national, regional and international
levels; - Identify key journals on research/ development of
animal reproduction and subscription procedures;
3. QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Animal breeding and genetics,
- Very good command of computer, data management
and information systems management, - Publication background in internationally
recognised journals in the area of animal breeding and genetics, - Ability and proved experience in mentoring young
scientists, - Proven experience in resources mobilisation for
research activities.
4. DURATION OF THE CONTRACT
The contract will cover a period of one year,
renewable upon availability of funds and achievements.
renewable upon availability of funds and achievements.
Interested candidates should submit their application
pack including application letter adDressed to the Director General of RAB,
updated CV, copy of degree, last employer testimonial and other relevant
certificates to support the application as well as a copy of ID to the I lead
office of
pack including application letter adDressed to the Director General of RAB,
updated CV, copy of degree, last employer testimonial and other relevant
certificates to support the application as well as a copy of ID to the I lead
office of
RAB situated at Gasabo district, SUNRISE HOUSE, near
chez Lando Hotel at airport road,not later than 02/07/2014 at 5 :00 PM.
chez Lando Hotel at airport road,not later than 02/07/2014 at 5 :00 PM.
CONTACT ADDRESS:
Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB)
P.O. Box 5016 Kigali-Rwanda
Tel: + 250 788309536
J.J MBONIGABA MUHINDA (PhD)
Director General
