1. Job Title: Lab Technician

Job responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the forestry laboratory, including maintaining equipment, chemicals, and consumables.

• Ensure cleanliness and safety protocols are followed.

• Supervise the proper use and handling of laboratory equipment.

• Conduct laboratory analysis of soil, water, plant tissues, and other forestry-related materials.

• Collect and prepare samples from forest research sites.

• Assist in fieldwork activities such as forest inventories and health assessments.

• Record, analyze, and manage laboratory data using specialized software.

• Maintain accurate records of all experiments and tests conducted.

• Assist in writing reports and presenting data for internal use and external stakeholders.

• Support researchers and students in conducting experiments and studies related to forestry.

• Provide technical assistance in tree genetics, plant pathology, entomology, and related disciplines.

• Ensure regular maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments.

• Coordinate with service providers for repairs and supply management.

• Train junior staff and interns in laboratory techniques and safety procedures.

• Assist in the development of protocols for laboratory work.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations within the laboratory.

• Implement safety standards to prevent hazards during research activities.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Agroforestry, Applied Biology, Forestry with 0 Year of relevant experience

   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry, Biology, Forestry with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

• Strong understanding of public building and environmental regulations to ensure compliance;

• Skills in Forestry industries dealing with tree seed production, tree species identification, silviculture practices, forest protection, forest economics, and forest landscape development and management; and forest harvesting operations, and agroforestry practices,

• Experience with data management, reporting and Business Intelligence technologies

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2. Job Title: Forest Inventory Officer

Job responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys to collect data on tree species, volume, size, age, and health, using methods like sampling plots and transects.

• Analyze collected data to assess forest composition, biomass, volume, and growth rates.

• Prepare detailed reports and maps that summarize findings, trends, and recommendations for forest management.

• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create and maintain spatial data related to forest resources.

• Collaborate with local communities, government agencies, and NGOs to share findings and gather input on forest management strategies.

• Ensure that inventory practices comply with local, national, and international forestry regulations and standards.

• Maintain accurate records and databases of forest inventory data, ensuring quality control and data integrity.

• Stay updated on new methodologies and technologies in forestry and recommend improvements to inventory techniques.

• Provide training to junior staff or community members on data collection methods and forest management practices.

• Perform any other duties assigned by Supervisors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry, Geography, Forestry, Cartography with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Integrity

• Resource management skills

• Analytical skills

• Excellent in writing and speaking English; and good knowledge in French is an added value.

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3. Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Job responsibilities

• Produce a general and specific procurement plan for RFA/SPIU to publish and ensure they are updated on quarterly basis in accordance with an acceptable format;

• Monitor the progress of annual procurement plan and submit monthly report to the RPPA and weekly reports to RFA/SPIU

• Ensure that all technical specifications and terms of references are provided in a timely manner and during procurement planning.

• Prepare and publish general tender notices, specific notices and request for expressions of interest

• Ensure that the procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the rules and procedures of Rwanda and of other development partners where applicable

• Participate in bids opening and bid evaluation processes and prepare evaluation reports as required

• Ensure that contracts are prepared immediately after provisional notification

• Respond to requests for clarifications and appeals in a timely manner and in accordance with procurement procedures

• Ensure the respect of timelines committed to in the memorandum of understanding/agreement with development partners

• Monitoring the performance of contracts and Purchase orders related on weekly basis for each tender in collaboration with the User Division/Department

• Put a mechanism of measuring the value for money and other procurement principles

• Ensure paper based and electronic filing of all procurement documents in a safe system for a period of 10 years

• Prepare Monthly procurement progress reports and submitted to RPPA on time

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Management, Civil Engineering, Procurement with 7 Years of relevant experience

• Master's in Civil Engineering, Economics, Management, Public Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain Management with 4 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Integrity

• Accountability

• Communication

• Resource management skills

• Understanding of public procurement laws and procedures

• Experience of working with E-government, procurement system or other procurement software;

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