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1. Job Title: Soil Laboratory Technician (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Programme coordinator, the soil laboratory technician has the following responsibilities:

Participate in the development of protocols related to water and soil
Ensure the calibration of laboratory equipment for quality insurances and standards of produced results
Ensure the safety of the working place
Conduct water, soil and plant laboratory analysis
Collaborate with other scientists in their regular activities including in the collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications
Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of RAB in local and international
Prepare quarterly and annual reports on research activities carried out
Ensure mentorship for junior scientists in conception, planning, monitoring and evaluation of research on water, soil and plant analysis/ molecular biology/mushroom production/biofertilizer production
Provide training to stakeholder’s agencies on research on water, soil, and plant analysis.
Participate in innovation platforms at all levels of the Rwandan agricultural systems
Train students, interns and new scientists on water, soil and plan analyze and/or laboratory practices
Participate in monitoring and evaluation of research in research on water, soil, and plant analysis.
Participate in analysis, synthesis, publication and promotion of research findings
Ensure regular Maintenance of Laboratory equipment
Participate in planning of activities to be carried out by Water, Soil and plant laboratory
Ensure a clean Audit in activities carried by the Water, Soil and plant laboratory
Participating in developing and implementing the institutional work plan and budget execution of the budget approved, and institutional imihigo and performance contracts
Ensure production of communication / dissemination materials (radio message, leaflets, policy briefs)
Working with the Communication Unit to increase awareness and visibility of the Institution through the work done
Ensure effective collaboration with other program staffs
Ensure timely planning, requisition and procurement of Lab materials/ consumables and equipment,
Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment, for personnel, customers, equipment and facilities
Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
Undertake other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, Analytical Chemistry, SOIL SCIENCES with 3 Years of relevant experience

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2. Job Title: Molecular Biology Laboratory Technician (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the programme coordinator, Molecular Biology Laboratory Technician has the following responsibilities:

Perform standard molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, purification, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, and other relevant techniques.
Prepare reagents, media, and buffers according to established protocols.
Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including experimental procedures, data, and observations.
Analyse and interpret experimental data and prepare technical reports.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, PCR machines, gel electrophoresis units, and other instruments.
Ensure proper calibration and functionality of laboratory equipment.
Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols and procedures, including the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations.
Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
Provide technical support to researchers and other laboratory personnel.
Assist with the development and optimization of new laboratory protocols.
Participate in laboratory meetings and training sessions.
Ensure effective collaboration with other program staffs
Ensure timely planning, requisition and procurement of Lab materials/ consumables and equipment,
Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment, for personnel, customers, equipment and facilities
Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
Undertake other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology with 3 Years of relevant experience

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3. Job Title: Plant Pathology Laboratory Technician (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

Collect/Receive and process plant samples for disease diagnosis.
Conduct microscopic examinations of plant tissues and fungal cultures.
Isolate and identify plant pathogens (fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes).
Prepare and maintain fungal cultures and other relevant biological materials.
Perform standard laboratory techniques, including microscopy, culturing techniques, staining procedures, and basic biochemical tests.
Prepare media, reagents, and solutions for laboratory use.
Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including sample information, diagnostic results, and experimental data.
Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, autoclaves, incubators, and other relevant instruments.
Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols and procedures, including the proper handling of hazardous materials.
Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations.
Enter and maintain accurate data in laboratory databases and other relevant software.
Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.
Provide technical support to plant pathologists and other researchers.
Assist with the development and implementation of plant disease management programs.
Participate in training programs for farmers and other stakeholders.
Ensure timely planning, requisition and procurement of Lab materials/ consumables and equipment,
Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment, for personnel, customers, equipment and facilities
Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
Undertake other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology, Crop Production, Molecular Biology with 3 Years of relevant experience

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4. Job Title: Mushroom/ Biofertiliser Laboratory Technician (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

Prepare and maintain fungal cultures and other relevant biological materials.
Perform standard laboratory techniques, including microscopy, culturing techniques, staining procedures, and basic biochemical tests.
Prepare media, reagents, and solutions for laboratory use.
Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including sample information, diagnostic results, and experimental data.
Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, autoclaves, incubators, and other relevant instruments.
Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols and procedures, including the proper handling of hazardous materials.
Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations.
Enter and maintain accurate data in laboratory databases and other relevant software.
Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.
Provide technical support to plant pathologists and other researchers.
Assist with the development and implementation of plant disease management programs.
Participate in training programs for farmers and other stakeholders.
Ensure timely planning, requisition and procurement of Lab materials/ consumables and equipment,
Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment, for personnel, customers, equipment and facilities
Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
Undertake other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology with 3 Years of relevant experience

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5. Job Title: Accountant (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Financial Management Specialist
Preparation of payment orders
Preparing payment cheques
Recording accounting entries in the accounting system
Liaison with the banks for payment purpose, maintaining petty cash
Implementing all the audit recommendations related to the financial statements
Performing bank reconciliations of various payment bank accounts held by the Entity
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements
Carrying out period end procedures
Consolidating monthly and annual financial statement reports of subsidiary entities for inclusion on stations reports
Follow up on revenue collections
Implementing all the audit recommendations related to expenditures and revenues
Recording accounting entries in the accounting system
Preparing revenue reports

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce with 3 Years of relevant experience

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6. Job Title: Production Specialist

Job responsibilities

To coordinate daily farm activities in coordination of the production manager.
To insure all plantings and harvesting are done based on customers order.
To follow up all activities including spraying, irrigation and picking.
To oversee the application of all crop protection products (proper mixing of chemicals. fertilizers... ) according to the guideline given in the trainings provided.
Provide daily firm reports to the Head office as per specified timing sheet.
Coordinate internal farm training provided by the Production Manager.
Insure all farm activities carried out in the firm meet the required customer standards.
The staff may be called upon to do other job depending on the current situation.
Provide all daily data requirement from the farm.\Insure all GAP Standards are maintained as per trainings provided.
Coordinate with the Production Manager on delivery of farm inputs and equipment.
Identify, advise and ensure knowledge and skills transfer to vegetable farmers on vegetables plantation technologies and practices;
Identify, study and recommend improvement of projects for vegetables production;
Facilitate linkages with farmers to support the increase of vegetables production using new technology
Plan, communicate and coordinate production activities;
Conduct training, seminars, workshops and mentoring of vegetables farmers in new production techniques
Provide technical assistance to farmers wishing to improve their vegetables farming and production skills using inter alia, practical training solutions.
Provide monthly report to the supervisor

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Crop Production, Horticulture, Agriculture, Crop Science with 4 Years of relevant experience
Master's Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Crop Production, Crop Sciences with 2 Years of relevant experience

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7. Job Title: Agriculture Products Marketing Specialist

Job responsibilities

Develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet HCoE sales objectives
Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional activities of the HCoE
Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future agriculture products
Analyze customer research, current market conditions and competitor information and make/advise on valid decision.
Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing horticulture products
Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects
Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results
Determine and manage the marketing budget
Deliver marketing activity within agreed budget
Develop pricing strategy
Liaise regularly with national, regional and international media and advertising with the aim of promoting HCoE mission objectives.

Qualifications

Master's in Rural Development, Marketing, Agriculture Economics with 2 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Agri-business, Rural Development, Agri- business, Agriculture Economics with 4 Years of relevant experience

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8. Job Title: Vegetables Specialist

Job responsibilities

Identify advise and ensure knowledge transfer on vegetables plantation technologies and practices;
Identify, study and recommend improvement of projects for vegetables protected production;
Facilitate linkages with farmers to support the increase of vegetables protected production using new technology
Plan, communicate and coordinate protected production activities;
Conduct training, seminars, workshops and mentoring of vegetables farmers in new protected production techniques
Provide technical assistance to farmers wishing to improve their protected farming and production skills using inter alia, practical training solutions.
Provide monthly report to the supervisor

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Crop Production, Horticulture, Agriculture, Crop Sciences with 4 Years of relevant experience
Master's Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Crop Science, Crop Production with 2 Years of relevant experience

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9. Job Title: Production Manager

Job responsibilities

To fulfil with diligence and fidelity the responsibilities or missions in conformity with his responsibilities, according to the specific tasks detailed below;
To bring all care and aptitude to the good utilization of all resources, documents, materials and equipment given to him to carry out his duties;
To keep full confidentiality of all information related to his work during and after the period of this agreement.
To assist the centre in forward planning of the production
Participate in decision making discussions for the management of the centre
To participate in budgeting and maintaining production financial records
To assist the centre in organising sales and purchases of inputs and farm equipments
To ensure handling paperwork and keeping production records
To participate in recruiting, training/instructing and supervising farm workers and managers
To make sure that production plans are implemented satisfactorily
To support the centre to ensure compliance with regulations and health and safety standards
To support the centre in resource mobilization and administrative requirement from different Partners/stakeholders
Identify, advise and ensure knowledge and skills transfer to farmers, extension agents and other stakeholders on modern production technologies and practices in horticulture;

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Science with 2 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Science with 5 Years of relevant experience

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10. Job Title: Tissue Culture Laboratory Technician

Job responsibilities

Prepare and mass produce of plant tissue culture plantlets
Collect data and implementing field trials, screenhouse and laboratory experiments to produce reliable and accurate data to support innovations development.
Prepare media, reagents, and solutions for laboratory use.
Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including tissue culture plantlets information, and experimental data.
Collaborate with researchers in their regular activities associated with plant tissue culture, and writing reports and publications.
Prepare quarterly and annual reports on research activities accomplished.
Train and supervise students in the internship in the area of plant tissue culture.
Development of research proposal for funds mobilization.
Backstop and support extensionists and stakeholders to the use of tissue culture plantlets to improve the agriculture production.
Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to the field of plant tissue culture research to enhance the visibility of the institution.
Carry out a mentorship of technicians of plant and microbial biotechnology program to upgrade their knowledge and skills.
Write or contribute to scientific publications in plant tissue culture.
Ensure the adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities and prevent audit queries and implementation of Auditor General Recommendations when queries are raised
Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance contracts.
Ensure timely planning, requisition and procurement of Lab materials/ consumables and equipment,
Undertake other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology with 3 Years of relevant experience

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