1. BACKGROUND
Agriculture contributes around 40% of the GDP, with
cereals (maize, wheat, rice, sorghum) constituting a major food security and
cash reserves. The cereals sector needs a strong support of research to
continue playing the forefront role in the country’s food security. The
agricultural research mandate is vested with the Rwanda Agriculture Board
(RAB), one of the main pillars of the Ministry of Agriculture arid Animal
Resources (MINAGRI), meant to support the implementation of the National
Agricultural Policy and
cereals (maize, wheat, rice, sorghum) constituting a major food security and
cash reserves. The cereals sector needs a strong support of research to
continue playing the forefront role in the country’s food security. The
agricultural research mandate is vested with the Rwanda Agriculture Board
(RAB), one of the main pillars of the Ministry of Agriculture arid Animal
Resources (MINAGRI), meant to support 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 modern methods in crop and animal
production, research, agricultural extension, education and training of farmers
in new technologies.
The analysis of the current cereal genetic improvement
situation in Rwanda shows that there is an urgent need to increase cereal
productivity in order to boost strategy food reserves through breeding program.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal resources, have initiated different
programs to establish strategic food reserves, yet their success will depend
much on research outputs, which in turn depends on the urgent implementation of
the research on wheat breeding.
situation in Rwanda shows that there is an urgent need to increase cereal
productivity in order to boost strategy food reserves through breeding program.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal resources, have initiated different
programs to establish strategic food reserves, yet their success will depend
much on research outputs, which in turn depends on the urgent implementation of
the research on wheat breeding.
2 .JOB DESCRIPTIONS
The Senior Scientist wheat breeding will be expected
to:
to:
- Develop a Wheat Breeding Plan;
- Coordinate research/development in wheat
breeding; - Implement research projects that meet national
priorities - Supervise research activities on the management
of wheat breeding and genetics in Rwanda ; - Ensure the training of technical staff in wheat
research program, - Ensure timely publication of research / development
results and a great visibility of RAB in the wheat sector; - Ensure scientific mentorship for younger
researchers from Wheat Program; - Ensure the training of technical staff from wheat
producers and other partners in the sector; - Strengthen partnership with excellent
institutions, laboratories and regional organisations and international in
wheat research/development and with key farmers’ associations, private
sector and projects involved in wheat production in Rwanda - Identify infrastructure and equipment required
for the modernisation of research in wheat breeding and genetics: - Write competitive research proposals to be
submitted to available grants at national, regional and international
levels; - Identify key journals on wheat
research/development and subscription procedures;
3. QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Plant Breeding and Genetics,
- At least five years experience in agricultural
research, with wheat breeding and genetics as a core - At least three years experience in research
management, - Very good command of computer. data and
information systems management - Strong publication background in internationally
recognised journals in the area of wheat 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 performance achievements.
renewable upon availability of funds and performance 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 Head
office of RAB situated at Gasabo district, SUN RISE HOUSE, near chez Lando
Hotel at airport road, not later than 30/09/2014 at 5:00 PM.
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 Head
office of RAB situated at Gasabo district, SUN RISE HOUSE, near chez Lando
Hotel at airport road, not later than 30/09/2014 at 5:00 PM.
CONTACT ADDRESS:
Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB)
P.O. Box 5016 Kigali-Rwanda
Tel: + 250 788309536
Done at Kigali on 01/09/2014
J.J MBONIGABA MUHINDA (PhD)
Director General
