Center for International Forestry Research Seed Procurement Technician – TREPA Project Jobs in Rwanda

Center for International Forestry Research Seed Procurement Technician – TREPA Project Jobs in Rwanda

Overview

The Seed Procurement Technician (SPT) will be responsible for coordination of seed procurement activities in the project and assist in implementation of the tree seed and seedling supply systems work under the TREPA Project to provide diverse climate adapted tree species and varieties.

The role holder will report directly to the TREPA Field Project Manager and to the relevant Output leader(s).

Duties and responsibilities

Summary of responsibilities

Based on tree species- specific priorities of integrated seed procurement/tree improvement/gene conservation, plan, prepare and implement the activities.

Prepare and implement annual work plans and follow up on the budgets.

In collaboration with the Provincial Centre Heads, the FM the TBT and the TREPA coordinator, compile annual seed collection plans and support/coordination of the collections.

In collaboration with the Tree Breeding Technician, plan, supervise and assist in national seed source exploration for priority species.

Prepare guidelines for:

Supporting seed processing activities/routines at the Tree Seed Centre (TSC), supporting proper routines at the seed laboratories at TSC, supporting applied seed research on developing appropriate species wise techniques for monitoring of fruit formation, seed processing, storage and testing of seed of priority species at the TSC.

Develop guidelines for seed crop assessment, seed collection, processing, storage, pre-treatment and sowing of priority species in Rwanda.

Carry out networking with other professionals, organizations, institutions, projects et in East Rwanda and the region

Record all

relevant data, process, and document in Rwandan publications and in international journals and other media

Requirements

B. Sc. Or M.Sc. in forestry with specialization in seed procurement and/ seed technology, and with a broad understanding of seed delivery systems.

A minimum of 2 years post-graduate working experience including experience in research in tree seed procurement/seed technology.

Post- graduate studies in either of the two subjects and/or experience from similar positions elsewhere will be considered an additional advantage.

Education, knowledge and experience

B. Sc. Or M.Sc. in forestry with specialization in seed procurement and/ seed technology, and with a broad understanding of seed delivery systems.

A minimum of 2 years post-graduate working experience including experience in research in tree seed procurement/seed technology.

Post- graduate studies in either of the two subjects and/or experience from similar positions elsewhere will be considered an additional advantage.


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Center for International Forestry Research Seed Procurement Technician – TREPA Project Jobs in Rwanda

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