RAB Scientist in Agronomy/Crop Physiology for Horticulture Job Vacancy in Rwanda

Board (RAB), one of ffie main
pillars of the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MHNAGRH), has a
national mandate for agricultural research in Rwanda. The Institution supports
the implementation of 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. RAB has the general
mission of developing agriculture and animal husbandry through their reform and
using modem methods in crop and animal production, research, agricultural
extension, education and training of farmers in new technologies.

• Develop
  an appropriate agronomic/ crop physiology Research Plan for Rwanda,

• Coordinate
  agronomic research for development in H Horticulture Program,

• Implement
  research projects that meet national priorities,

• Supervise
  agronomic, crop physiology and management research at RAB,

• Ensure
  the training of technical staff in agronomic research,

• Ensure
  timely publication of research / development results and create visibility
  of RAB in the agricultural sector,

• Ensure
  scientific mentorship for younger researchers in agronomy /crop physiology
  in Horticulture program,

• Ensure
  the training of technical staff from extension agencies including NGOs,
  farmers’ associations and other partners in the sector;

• Strengthen
  partnership with excellent institutions, laboratories, regional and
  international organisations in agronomic research/development and with key
  farmers’ associations, private sector and projects involved in commodity
  production in Rwanda;

• Identify
  infrastructure and equipment required for the modernisation of agronomic
  /crop physiology research at RAB;

• Write
  competitive research proposals to seek funds at national, regional and
  international levels; and

• Identify
  key journals on agronomic research/development and subscription
  procedures;

• PhD
  in Agronomy/Crop Physiology from a recognized university,

• At
  least five years experience in agricultural research, with agronomy/ crop
  physiology as an advantage,

• At
  least three years working experience with smallholder farmers,

• At
  least three years experience in research management,

• Very
  good command of computer, data and information systems management,

• Strong
  publication record in internationally recognised journals in the area of H
  Horticulture Agronomy/Crop Physiology,

• Ability
  and proven experience in mentoring young scientists and technicians, and

• Proven
  experience in resources mobilisation for research activities.

• Proven
  experience working in multicultural environments