9 job positions at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline Aug 6, 2026)

 


1.Centre of Excellence for Crop Biotechnology  at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline Aug 6, 2026)

Job responsibilities

- Plan, coordinate, and oversee all scientific, technical, and administrative operations of the Centre of Excellence for Crop Biotechnology (COECB) - Provide strategic leadership for biotechnology research, capacity building, and infrastructure development in line with RAB and national priorities. - Coordinate implementation of COECB activities, ensuring alignment with approved work plans, budgets, and timelines. - Supervise scientists, technicians, and support staff under COECB; ensure performance management and capacity development. - Ensure compliance with biosafety, regulatory, stewardship, and quality management requirements (BSL-2 laboratories and screenhouses). - Coordinate development, review, and enforcement of SOPs for laboratories, greenhouses, and screenhouses. - Prepare technical reports, regulatory data packages and regulatory dossier - Support resource mobilization, partnerships, and institutional visibility of the Centre. - Strengthening collaboration with other national, regional and international laboratories - Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

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PhD in Plant pathology

10 Years of relevant experience

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PhD in Plant Biotechnology

10 Years of relevant experience

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PhD in Moleculor Biology

10 Years of relevant experience

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PHD in Plant Breeding

10 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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Team work and team building skills;

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Good interpersonal communication skills & ability to work with others under pressure and solve problems

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Knowledge in Basic statistics applied in analytical laboratory

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Knowledge in Laboratory information systems

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Excellent Communication, Organizational, and Interpersonal Skills

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Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.

Psychometric Languages

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English

Psychometric Domains

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Decision making

Competence / Skills

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Coordination

Behavior and attitude

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Clear and Effective Communication

Communication skills

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Conflict Resolution

Communication skills

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2.BioCap Project Manager at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline Aug 6, 2026)

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Lead, The Project Manager of BioCap has the following responsibilities: - Plan, coordinate, and oversee implementation of project activities in accordance with approved work plans and budgets. - Facilitate the day-to-day functions of the project PI in Rwanda - Coordinate scientific, technical, and administrative teams to ensure timely delivery of project outputs. - Liaise with development partners, collaborating institutions, and national regulators to facilitate project implementation. - Monitor project performance against targets and indicators and prepare consolidated technical and financial progress reports. - Ensure compliance with donor, biosafety, regulatory, and institutional requirements. - Support stakeholder engagement, communication, and visibility of biotechnology programs - Implement any other activity assigned by the project PI

Qualifications

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PhD in Plant pathology

12 Years of relevant experience

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PhD in Plant Biotechnology

12 Years of relevant experience

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PhD in Moleculor Biology

12 Years of relevant experience

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PHD in Plant Breeding

12 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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Knowledge in conflict management

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Ability to work as a team coordinator and make decisions with minimal support

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Good organisational and time management skills, detail oriented with ability to plan workload and prioritize;

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Strong leadership and decision making skills with ability to make decisions under pressure, able to prioritize and stick to prioritization;

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Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and interact at all levels

Psychometric Languages

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English

Psychometric Domains

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Problem solving

Competence / Skills

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Decision making

Competence / Skills

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Coordination

Behavior and attitude

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Conflict Resolution

Communication skills

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3. Tissue Culture Patato Technician at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline Aug 6, 2026)

Job responsibilities

- Optimize, and validate tissue culture potato protocols - Conduct experiments on potato tissue culture - Ensure proper labelling, storage, and waste management - Ensure multiplication of disease-free, true-to-type planting materials in aseptic conditions of potato crop - Maintain potato mother stock and in vitro cultures - Proper handling and disposing of biological waste safely - Ensure sterilization, contamination control, and quality standards - Maintain equipment, reagents, and laboratory records - Train technicians, students, and interns in potato tissue culture techniques - Ensure compliance SOPs, biosafety and phytosanitary regulations - Data analysis and preparation of technical reports - Ensure acclimatization, weaning and handling glasshouse experiments of potato crop - Support scale-up of potato planting materials for research. - Support laboratory inventory management - Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

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Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Crop Production

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Crop Science

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Biotechnology

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry

5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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Resource management skills

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Time management skills

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Risk management skills

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Digital literacy skills

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Knowledge of agricultural practices

Psychometric Languages

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English

Psychometric Domains

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Critical thinking

Competence / Skills

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Analytical skills

Competence / Skills

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Time management

Competence / Skills

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Clear and Effective Communication

Communication skills

 

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4.Tissue Culture Cassava Technician at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline Aug 6, 2026)

Job responsibilities

- Optimize, and validate tissue culture cassava protocols - Conduct experiments on cassava tissue culture - Ensure multiplication of disease-free, true-to-type of cassava planting materials in aseptic conditions - Ensure proper labelling, storage, and waste management - Maintain cassava mother stock and in vitro cultures - Ensure sterilization, contamination control, and quality standards - Maintain equipment, reagents, and laboratory records - Train technicians, students, and interns in cassava tissue culture techniques - Ensure compliance SOPs, biosafety and phytosanitary regulations - Data analysis and preparation of technical reports - Ensure acclimatization, weaning and handling glasshouse experiments of cassava - Support scale-up of cassava planting materials for research. - Support laboratory inventory management - Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

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Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Crop Science

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Biotechnology

5 Years of relevant experience

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BSC WITH HON IN CROP PRODUCTION

5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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Time management skills

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Risk management skills

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Verbal and written communication skills

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Knowledge of agricultural practices

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Integrity skills

Psychometric Languages

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English

Psychometric Domains

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Critical thinking

Competence / Skills

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Analytical skills

Competence / Skills

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Self-report measures

Behavior and attitude

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Cross-Cultural Communication

Communication skills

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5.Plant Pathology Scientist at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline Aug 6, 2026)

Job responsibilities

- Plan and conduct plant disease diagnostics, screening, and characterization for target crops - Develop, optimize, and implement laboratory protocols for plant pathology applications - Implement disease resistance efficacy assessments for transgenic and gene-edited events under containment conditions - Generate pathology data to support regulatory, environmental, and food/feed safety dossiers. - Prepare technical reports and scientific publications - Develop and implement SOPs for plant pathology and disease diagnostics. - Support disease monitoring during greenhouse and confined field trials. - Supervise pathology technicians and support staff. - Contribute to training and mentorship of technical staff and students. - Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

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Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry

10 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Crop Production

10 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Crop Science

5 Years of relevant experience

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Master's Degree in Crop Production

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Protection

10 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Biotechnology

10 Years of relevant experience

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Master’s Degree in Crop Protection

5 Years of relevant experience

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Master’s Degree in Plant Biotechnology

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology

10 Years of relevant experience

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Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology

5 Years of relevant experience

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Masters Degree in Plant Pathology

5 Years of relevant experience

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Masters' degree in Crop Science

5 Years of relevant experience

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Master’s degree in Biochemistry

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's degree in Plant Pathology

10 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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Time management skills

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Risk management skills

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Digital literacy skills

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Knowledge of good agricultural practices

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Skills in laboratory practice

Psychometric Languages

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English

Psychometric Domains

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Critical thinking

Competence / Skills

  •  

Analytical skills

Competence / Skills

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Time management

Competence / Skills

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Empathy

Behavior and attitude

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Clear and Effective Communication

Communication skills

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6.GreenHouse Scientist at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline Aug 6, 2026)

Job responsibilities

- Manage daily operations of BSL-2 greenhouses and screenhouses facilities. - Oversee containment, plant maintenance, and biosafety compliance - Coordinate planting, maintenance, phenotyping, and trait efficacy evaluation of biotech materials - Implement SOPs for greenhouse operations, pest management, waste disposal, and safety - Support progression of lead events from tissue culture to greenhouse and field trials - Maintain accurate records and databases for plant materials and trials - Train technical staff on greenhouse management and biosafety procedures. - Support inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance activities. - Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

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Master's in Rural Development

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies

10 Years of relevant experience

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Master's Degree in Development Studies

5 Years of relevant experience

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Master's Degree in Horticulture

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture

10 Years of relevant experience

  •  

Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy

10 Years of relevant experience

  •  

Master's Degree in Agronomy

5 Years of relevant experience

  •  

Bachelor's Degree in Crop Science

10 Years of relevant experience

  •  

Master’s Degree in Crop Sciences

5 Years of relevant experience

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Master’s Degree in Crop Protection

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Rural Development

10 Years of relevant experience

  •  

Bachelor's Degree in Crop Protection

10 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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Time management skills

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Risk management skills

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Knowledge of agricultural practices

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Skills in laboratory practice

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Effective communication skills

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Strong leadership and decision making skills with ability to make decisions under pressure, able to prioritize and stick to prioritization;

Psychometric Languages

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English

Psychometric Domains

  •  

Critical thinking

Competence / Skills

  •  

Decision making

Competence / Skills

  •  

Analytical skills

Competence / Skills

  •  

Clear and Effective Communication

Communication skills

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7.Electromechanical Engineer at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline Aug 6, 2026)

Job responsibilities

- Supervise, and validate installation of electromechanical systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. - Ensure MEP systems meet the specific requirements of biotechnology laboratories and BSL-compliant facilities (air pressure control, filtration, Backup power). - Coordinate integration of mechanical and electrical systems with civil and architectural works. - Repair, install and test laboratory utilities. - Participate in commissioning, testing, and handover of all electromechanical systems. - Provide technical documentation, operation manuals, and maintenance guidelines. - Support troubleshooting and optimization during early operation of the facility.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's Degree in Electromechanical Engineering

5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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Problem solving skills

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Time management skills

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Digital literacy skills

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Strong analytical skills and leadership skills

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Result oriented

Psychometric Languages

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English

Psychometric Domains

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Problem solving

Competence / Skills

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Time management

Competence / Skills

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Clear and Effective Communication

  • Communication skills

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8.Project Administrative Assistant at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline Aug 6, 2026)

Job responsibilities

- Setting up and maintaining filing systems for the project; - Ensuring that the incoming and out coming correspondences are well maintained and keep copies for reference; - Preparing and managing project correspondence, reports and documents when required; - Organizing internal and external events, meetings, conferences, travel arrangements; - Produce minutes for meetings; - Transmit relevant documents within the institution and other organizations related to the project; - Provide key support in liaising between RAB as well as CIP – finance, procurement, operations, administration and human resource teams - Develop systems and execute tasks that ensure the operational excellence of the project - Provide logistical support for trainings, workshops and project/field activities - Assist project leadership in drafting and distributing letters; and seek confirmation of participation for events organized

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Management

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Law

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Office Management

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

5 Years of relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree in Governance and Leadership

5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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Verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills

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Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;

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High level of integrity and professional ethics;

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Ability to work under minimal supervision

Psychometric Languages

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English

Psychometric Domains

  •  

Critical thinking

Competence / Skills

  •  

Analytical skills

Competence / Skills

  •  

Clear and Effective Communication

Communication skills

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9.Molecular Biology Technician at  Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline Aug 6, 2026)

Job responsibilities

- Conduct routine molecular laboratory procedures with minimum supervision - Perform DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, electrophoresis, another related technique. - Prepare reagents, media buffers, and laboratory consumable according to developed protocols. - Provide technical support to researchers and other laboratory personnel - Assist with the development and optimization of new laboratory protocol - Operate and maintain molecular biology equipments and ensure proper functioning - Maintain laboratory records, sample tracking systems, and databases. - Ensure adherence to SOPs, biosafety, and quality assurance - Data analysis and preparation of technical reports - Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under responsibilities. - Support laboratory inventory management - Ensure timely planning, requisition and procurement of Lab materials/ consumables and equipment - Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

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Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry

5 Years of relevant experience

  •  

Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Biotechnology

5 Years of relevant experience

  •  

Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology

5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

  •  

Time management skills

  •  

Risk management skills

  •  

Verbal and written communication skills

  •  

Strong leadership and decision making skills with ability to make decisions under pressure, able to prioritize and stick to prioritization;

Psychometric Languages

  •  

English

Psychometric Domains

  •  

Analytical skills

Competence / Skills

  •  

Time management

Competence / Skills

  •  

Coordination

Behavior and attitude

  •  

Clear and Effective Communication

Communication skills

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