Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Seed & Fertizers Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description
• Provide seed quality assurance and other crop production inputs such as fertilizers,
• Support the Directorate in conducting field visits, providing agronomy recommendations and offering agronomist assistance to farmers.
• Act as a point of contact for agronomists and advisors to farmers.
• Identify areas of development needed in the supply chain and agronomy support base.
• Assist the screening of farmers to determine those capable of high-tech speciality crop production.
• Contribute to related Research and Development initiatives
• Provide quality assurance of seeds and other crop production inputs such as fertilizer based on soil type.
• Provide advice on the type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum production based on soil type analyses.
• Ensure communication of all field policies and procedures to farmers
• Building capacity of field supervisors and farmers through relevant trainings to maximize the crop quality and production.
• Train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to maximize yield and ensure the quality of produce is not compromised.
• Ensure implementation of regulations as required by relevant certification bodies.
• Advice on weather patterns and appropriate months for fertilizer application.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Agronomy
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Plant Breeding
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Plant Breeding
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Seed Science and Technology
1 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Seed Science and Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Crop Science
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Crop Science
1 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Resource management skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Knowledge of international best practice in the Seed and fertilizer industry, such as certification, variety release and protection systems

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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