Vacancy title:
Seed Source Technician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Agricultural Services & Products]

Jobs at:
Center for International Forestry Research

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 20 2025

Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Overview

The Tree Breeding Technician (TBT) will assist in implementation of the tree seed and seedling supply systems that work under RTRP*, QT-Seed** and TREPA to provide diverse climate adapted species and varieties and disseminate the importance of quality tree reproductive material.

Duties and responsibilities

1.Core Technical aspects:

• In collaboration with the other project teams, the Seed Source Technician is responsible for all field activities related to seed sources development.
• Based on the species-specific priorities of integrated seed procurement/tree improvement/gene conservation, plan, prepare and implement the activities accordingly.
• In collaboration with the other project team plan, supervise and assist in national seed source exploration for priority species.
• Plan and carry out the description of existing seed sources in the country
• Collaborate with national stakeholders in gathering data to establish a tree seed source registry
• In collaboration with national partners, co-ordinate the monitoring of seed demands as per the project’s objectives
• Participate in the establishment of seed stands, ex situ stands, mother blocks, and/or seed orchards (BSOs) of selected priority species.
• Plan and assist in implementation of applied research and data recording.
• Guide trainees in seed source development and management methods.
• In collaboration with the project’s teams compile, maintain and update national seed source register.
• Carry out networking with other professionals, organizations, institutions, projects, etc. in Rwanda and the region.
• Record all relevant data, process and publish, whenever relevant, in Rwandan and international journals and other media.

2.Planning, monitoring and reporting:

• Prepare and implement annual work plans in the subject matter.
• Prepare and follow up on subject matter budgets.
• Monitor project supports the subject matter and liaise with the programme of RFA and the PTB and the Field Manager in planning, co-ordination, and supervision of the establishment of species, provenance and/or progeny orchards/mother blocks/trials/conservation stands for selected priority species on different sites and in different seed zones.
• Provide inputs to Annual work plans
• Provide inputs to Semi-annual consolidated progress reports
• Provide inputs to Communication products.

Requirements

• BSc. in a forestry/environmental/agroforestry management or similar discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year’s field work experience working within a forestry/environmental/agroforestry project.
• Experience in project coordination, GIS and data analysis software.
• Demonstrate strong network and communication skills.

Education, knowledge and experience

• BSc. in a forestry/environmental/agroforestry management or similar discipline.
  • Minimum of 1 year’s field work experience working within a forestry/environmental/agroforestry project.
  • Experience in project coordination, GIS and data analysis software.
  • Demonstrate strong network and communication skills.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
  • The duty station will be in Kigali, Rwanda.
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  The initial appointment will be for 2 (two) years, inclusive of a six months probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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