Job Opportunities at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA)

Job Opportunities

Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA)
Deadline
2025-08-21
Readby
909
Positions:
5

Job Description

1. Job Title: Librarian

Job responsibilities

  • Initiate and coordinate electronic filing

  • Devise, collate, and produce statistical information and reports for use by management, when required.

  • To order stock and in liaison with the accountant to monitor expenditure and supervise and monitor invoice payments.

  • Maintains, organizes, and supervises the circulation of library materials in seed unit

  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications

  • Advance Diploma in Library and Information Studies, Documentation, Archives Studies, Arts and Publishing, Information Management System, Library Sciences, Information Sciences, Archives and documentation with 0 Year of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Documentation, Archival Studies, Arts and Publishing, Information Management Systems, Library Sciences, Information Sciences, Archives and Documentation, library and information studies with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

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2. Job Title: Public Relations And Communication

Job responsibilities

  • Facilitate national and international meetings and conferences relevant to the institution activities across the media;

  • Organize audiences and press conferences of Director General, or Division Managers

  • Keep good working relations with various public and private media bodies for the benefit of the institution.

  • Supervise activities of translation and interpretation sub-contracted with specialized services;

  • Draft speeches, messages and press releases of the Director General;

  • Initiate and design communication programmes to keep the national and international audience informed of achievements and activities of the Institution;

  • Publish and disseminate messages, speeches and interviews produced in the Institution;

  • Make a regular and critical analysis of both national and international press and produce technical notes to inform the institution;

  • Inform and direct the public in the services of the institution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relation and Communication, Public Relation and Media with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills

  • Inclusiveness

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

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3. Job Title: Forest Extension Officers

Job responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive tool for forest sector performance;

  • Interpret research findings into extension messages that lead to program innovations;

  • Develop Extension materials that are client centred and research informed

  • Develop guidelines and topics for Taylor-made forest modules to professionals;

  • Organize annual competitions of best forest practitioners;

  • Provide in-service training for field staff and staff in his/her area of expertise;

  • Provides field faculty and staff with appropriate support materials for their educational program efforts;

  • Train field staff to teach subject matter to volunteer leaders and other resource persons;

  • Provide educational support to field staff as needed;

  • Plan and conduct applied research projects where necessary to develop knowledge required for successful practices;

  • Encourage adoption of innovative educational methods and delivery systems;

  • Provide information to the general public through the mass media (popular-magazine articles, radio, television, etc.);

  • Work with relevant forest commodity groups, organizations and industrial firms;

  • Helps develop and conduct training programs for personnel in all forest related agencies;

  • Functions as an interpreter of research findings and assists in the identification of problems to be researched;

  • Write articles for professional journals, newsletters, policy briefs and other publications;

  • Assists with marketing of the organization and prepare exhibitions of achievements;

  • Actively participate in professional forestry societies and forums;

  • Perform any other duties assigned by the NTFP Unit; 21. Report to the Director of NTFP.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Agro-forestry, Forestry, Agriculture with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Knowledge of social and environmental issues

  • Extensive Knowledge in Forestry and Natural Resources

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4. Job Title: Entomologist Research Technician

Job responsibilities

  • Conduct regular field surveys to monitor forest health and detect signs of diseases, pests, or other stress factors affecting forest ecosystems.

  • Collect and document data on the occurrence, spread, and severity of tree insect pests.

  • Collect soil, plant tissue, and other biological samples from affected areas for laboratory analysis.

  • Participate in research projects focused on understanding forest pests and developing disease management strategies.

  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of control measures, such as biological, chemical, or silvicultural methods.

  • Collaborate with forestry researchers, extension officers, and stakeholders to share findings and propose solutions.

  • Participate in training sessions for forest managers and communities on identifying and managing forest pests.

  • Perform any other duty assigned by supervisors

Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Agroforestry, Genetics, Agriculture, Forestry with 3 Years of relevant experience

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

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Time management skills

  • Digital literacy skills

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

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5. Job Title: Seed Production And Traceability System Officer

Job responsibilities

  • Monitor the phenology of seed production plots and prepare harvesting plans

  • Keep records of seed orders by potential seed buyers

  • Elaborate a seed delivery plan

  • Accompany seed buyers in matters of seed sowing and germination success through demonstration and advice

  • Supervise all the seed harvesting operations

  • Doing the seed processing from drying, transport, storage and packaging

  • Participate in the planning of the seed harvesting, handling

  • Perform any other duties assigned by the forest Department

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,Agriculture, Botany, Agro forestry with 0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  • Resource management skills

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

  • Research and analytical skills

  • Knowledge in international standards of environmental regulation

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