Bamboo Production and Non-timber Forest Products Specialist at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA), Deadline Feb 4, 2025

Job responsibilities

• Participate in the elaboration of the National Strategy and Action Plan on the development of the Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) and Bamboo in Rwanda; • Conduct baseline studies for identification of the most promising NTFP in Rwanda; • Coordinate all NTFP & bamboo activities within the department; • Organize regular briefing meetings in the department to inform on progress with different NTFP & Bamboo projects carried out to increase its awareness and visibility in Rwanda; • Promote the capacity building activities for producers and stakeholders involved in bamboo & NTFP value chains; • Work with the extension services to raise awareness on sustainable management of NTFPs and Bamboo; • Identify sites and suitable species for Bamboo plantation • Liaise with research Institutions for NTFPs domestication • Perform any other duties assigned by the forestry department; • Report to the Director of Non – Timber forest projects Unit.

Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry

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  Master’s Degree in Agro-forestry

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Biodiversity Conservation

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  Master’s Degree in Biodiversity Conservation

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  Master’s Degree in Forestry

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Botany

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  Bachelor’s degree in nature conservation

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  Master’s degree in nature conservation

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Master’s Degree in Botany

Required competencies and key technical skills

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  Integrity

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  Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills

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  Inclusiveness

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  Accountability

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  Communication

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  Teamwork

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  Client/citizen focus

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  Professionalism

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  Commitment to continuous learning

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  Digital literacy skills

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  Understanding Rwanda’s environment system

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  Resource management skills

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  Decision making skills

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  Time management skills

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  Risk management skills

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  Results oriented

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

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Analytical and problem solving skills

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