Director of Non- Timber Forest Products Unit at Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA), Kigali, Rwanda

Job responsibilities

– Plan and oversee the implementation of the activities related to Non-Timber Forest Production. – Coordinate and ensure the implementation of the International and National Strategies related to NTFPs. – Coordinate the elaboration of NTFPs. – Participate in the organization of tree planting campaigns. – Lead the identification of suitable species (indigenous and exotic) for Forestry. – Participate in department planning sessions (work plans) – Elaborate the performance contracts for staff in the unit and ensure its implementation; – Prepare and submit to Division Manager of Forest Management Unit the quarterly progress reports – Support the organization Forestry Stakeholders meetings; – Attend national and international seminars related to NTFPs. – Perform any other duties assigned by the forestry Unit – Report to Forest Management Division Manager

Qualifications

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  Master’s in Rural Development
  
  1 Years of relevant experience

- 2
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry
  
  3 Years of relevant experience

- 3
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Rural Development
  
  3 Years of relevant experience

- 4
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources
  
  3 Years of relevant experience

- 5
  
  Master’s Degree in Natural Resources
  
  1 Years of relevant experience

- 6
  
  Master’s Degree in Agro-forestry
  
  1 Years of relevant experience

- 7
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,
  
  3 Years of relevant experience

- 8
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
  
  3 Years of relevant experience

- 9
  
  Master’s Degree in Biology
  
  1 Years of relevant experience

- 10
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness
  
  3 Years of relevant experience

- 11
  
  Master’s Degree in Agribusiness
  
  1 Years of relevant experience

- 12
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Biodiversity
  
  3 Years of relevant experience

- 13
  
  Master’s Degree in Biodiversity
  
  1 Years of relevant experience

- 14
  
  Master’s Degree in Forestry
  
  1 Years of relevant experience

- 15
  
  Master’s Degree in environmental economics
  
  1 Years of relevant experience

16

Bachelors Degree in environmental economics

3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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  Integrity

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  Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills

- 3
  
  Inclusiveness

- 4
  
  Accountability

- 5
  
  Communication

- 6
  
  Teamwork

- 7
  
  Client/citizen focus

- 8
  
  Professionalism

- 9
  
  Commitment to continuous learning

- 10
  
  Resource management skills

- 11
  
  Decision making skills

- 12
  
  Networking skills

- 13
  
  Leadership skills

- 14
  
  Mentoring and coaching skills

- 15
  
  Time management skills

- 16
  
  Risk management skills

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  Performance management skills

- 18
  
  Results oriented

- 19
  
  Digital literacy skills

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

21

Analytical and problem solving skills

Psychometric Languages

1

English

Psychometric Domains

- 1
  
  Problem solving
  
  Competence / Skills

- 2
  
  Decision making
  
  Competence / Skills

- 3
  
  Analytical skills
  
  Competence / Skills

4

Coordination

Behavior and attitude