Job Opportunities at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board

Job Opportunities

Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board
Deadline
2026-04-29
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Positions:
4

Job Description

1. Job Title: Hatchery Technician

Job responsibilities

  • Assist in spawning, egg incubation, and fry rearing operations.

  • Monitor water quality parameters (temperature, oxygen levels, pH, etc.).

  • Feed and care for fry and fingerlings, following prescribed feeding schedules.

  • Clean and maintain hatchery tanks, equipment, and filtration systems.

  • Identify and report any signs of disease or abnormalities in fish stocks.

  • Perform routine sampling, weighing, and grading of fry and fingerlings.

  • Maintain detailed records on fish growth, survival rates, and environmental conditions.

  • Follow biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks.

  • Assist in harvesting, packaging, and transporting fish as needed.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Aquaculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Fisheries with 2 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aquaculture, Aquaculture and Fisherie, Fisheries with 3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Results oriented

  • Effective communication skills

  • High level of integrity and professional ethics;

  • Ability to take decisions or make recommendations on priorities based on analysis;

  • Extensive understanding of the National and International contexts of aquaculture and fisheries production and research, and ability to develop a comprehensive research agenda for aquaculture and fisheries program in line with the national strategic planning framework

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2. Job Title: Hatchery Manager

Job responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate all hatchery activities, including broodstock management, spawning, egg incubation, and fry rearing.

  • Develop and implement hatchery production plans and schedules.

  • Monitor and maintain optimal water quality and environmental conditions.

  • Ensure proper feeding programs and health management protocols for fish stocks.

  • Manage hatchery staff, providing training and supervision to improve productivity.

  • Oversee biosecurity and disease prevention measures to ensure fish health.

  • Maintain records of fish growth, production performance, and operational data.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

  • Plan and manage the hatchery budget, procurement of feed and equipment, and resource allocation.

  • Conduct research and implement improvements to enhance hatchery efficiency and sustainability.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Aquaculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Fisheries with 3 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aquaculture, Aquaculture and Fisherie, Fisheries with 5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Verbal and written communication skills

  • Leadership and management skills

  • Extensive understanding of the National and International contexts of aquaculture and fisheries production and research, and ability to develop a comprehensive research agenda for aquaculture and fisheries program in line with the national strategic planning framework

  • Knowledge of aquaculture technologies, water systems design (RAS), fish health, and nutrition.

  • Hands-on skills in aquaculture production systems, water quality management, fish health and nutrition.

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3. Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Job responsibilities

  • Conduct water quality analysis, including pH, ammonia, dissolved oxygen, and nitrate levels.

  • Perform microbiological and parasitological tests to diagnose fish diseases.

  • Analyze fish samples to assess health status and nutritional deficiencies.

  • Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment for accurate results.

  • Document test results and prepare reports for hatchery and farm management.

  • Assist in the development of fish health management protocols.

  • Ensure compliance with biosecurity and laboratory safety regulations.

  • Provide technical support to hatchery and farm staff regarding fish health.

  • Conduct research on disease prevention, nutrition, and water treatment techniques.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology with 3 Years of relevant experience

  • Master's Degree in Microbiology, Animal Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology with 2 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Team work and team building skills;

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Skills in laboratory practice

  • Knowledge of laboratory techniques

  • Communication and Collaboration Skills

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4. Job Title: Internal Auditor Specialist

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Internal Auditor has the following responsibilities:

  • Develop an annual audit program for HR management (files and career of personnel);

  • Identify, prevent and propose correction for illegal, fraudulent or accidental acts as well as any other act contrary to the spirit ethics or code of conduct and legal texts;

  • Develop quantitative and qualitative evaluation performance indicators and achievement of objectives for different departments/units;

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of procedures and propose appropriate reviews when need arise.

  • Conduct audit exercise on financial management of the institution:

  • Develop an annual audit program for financial transactions and evaluate its implementation periodically;

  • Give opinions on periodical financial statements produced by competent authorities;

  • Make proposal for internal control procedures on basis of subscription operations, tariff procedures and management procedures (expenditure and revenues);

  • Supervise budget implementation in progress and a posterior;

  • Check the implementation and compliance with procedures of budgetary control by units

  • Assist in implementing audit recommendations from internal and external audit reports.

  • Audit all stations of production management, stock management, sales reports and production reports. Audit on Assets of the institution:

  • Check the safety level of keeping institution assets;

  • Suggest indicators capable to trigger physical controls at the level of agencies and offices

  • Carry out physical checks of institution assets;

  • Control how material resources allocated to different units have been used. Audit on Procurement

  • Planning and Documentation: Review of annual procurement plans, tender documents, technical specifications, pricing tables, and all supporting documentation for compliance and completeness.

  • Tender Process and Committee Oversight: Evaluation of bid reception, tender announcements, committee meetings, capacity building of committee members, bid opening, and evaluation procedures.

  • Contract Management: Assessment of contract preparation, approval, execution monitoring, and recording of deliveries and payments to suppliers.

  • Record Keeping and Compliance: Verification that all procurement proceedings, tender files, and related documents are properly filed, maintained, and submitted to relevant authorities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Management, Accounting, Finance with 5 Years of relevant experience

  • Master's in Finance, Economics, Management, Accounting with 3 Years of relevant experience

Required certificates

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

  • Accounting Professional Qualification recognized by IFAC,(ACCA, CPA)

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing standards (Such as IPSAS, IFRS; ISSAs)

  • Team work and team building skills;

  • Knowledge of standards and frameworks applied in Public Sector such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); IFRSs; Government Finance Statistics (GFS); Internal Audit framework and International Standards for Supreme Audit Institutions (ISAAIs)

  • Effective communication skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills with ability to propose and implement solutions investor queries and objections

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