Seed Source Technician
2025-06-10T12:55:15+00:00
Center for International Forestry Research
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Kigali
Kigali
00000
Rwanda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Agricultural Services & Products
2025-06-20T17:00:00+00:00
Rwanda
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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.
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.
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.
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.
JOB-68482b330a606
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.
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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