Senior Field Technician Rwanda – AFDB Project

Kigali

Organization: CIFOR - Center for International Forestry Research
Location: Kigali
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
- Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: Closed

Reference number: 100315
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Kigali, Rwanda
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a

Senior Field Technician Rwanda – AFDB Project

Overview

The Senior Field Technician will implement work for trees for landscape restoration project in Kayonza and Nyagatare districts in Rwanda.

Duties and responsibilities

1.Conduct farmer mobilization and recruitment to participate in seedling production, and agroforestry/tree planting work to achieve set targets

Recruit lead farmers, liaise with extension staff and engage other project participants.
Initiate and supervise diverse tree seedling production work in collaboration with local tree nurseries per set targets.
Organize training on tree nurseries, seedlings production & care, tree planting& management, smart and conservation agriculture practices and gender main streaming and transformation.

2.Conduct seedlings distribution and planting activities across farmer fields.

By following up and collecting field data on tree seedling establishment: survival, growth performance, and gapping measures.
Supporting overall project field implementation work, data collection, field visits, supplies requisition, meetings, reviews, and monitoring surveys.
Preparation of detailed monthly work reports.

3.Promotion of high value drought-tolerant crops

By conducting procurement processes for crop seeds (legumes crops, pineapple, cucurbits, fodder).
Identification of farmers who will plant the crops.
Data collection on planted crops.

4.Project monitoring, data collection and back stopping

Disseminate project information and technical bulletins.
Attend collaborators meeting in consultation with supervisors.
Disseminate project information across implementation sites.

Education, knowledge and experience

Bachelor’s Degree in either agroforestry, forestry, natural resource management, horticulture related fields.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda.
At least 5 years hands-on field experience in implementing large agroforestry or forestry projects with data gathering requirements.

Personal attributes and competencies

Self-driven and impressive capacity to implement workplans under minimum supervision.
Excellent community mobilization skills and rapport
Ability to communicate effectively, work under pressure and within tight schedules to meet ambitious tree planting targets.
Flexibility and willingness to work for long period within rural set ups of Kirehe, Kayonza, Gatsibo and Nyagatare districts.
Ability to communicate effectively, work under pressure and within tight schedules to meet ambitious tree planting targets,