Entomology research technician at RFA N Deadline: Aug 21, 2025
Job responsibilities
– Conduct regular field surveys to monitor forest health and detect signs of diseases, pests, or other stress factors affecting forest ecosystems. – Collect and document data on the occurrence, spread, and severity of tree insect pests. – Collect soil, plant tissue, and other biological samples from affected areas for laboratory analysis. – Participate in research projects focused on understanding forest pests and developing disease management strategies. – Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of control measures, such as biological, chemical, or silvicultural methods. – Collaborate with forestry researchers, extension officers, and stakeholders to share findings and propose solutions. – Participate in training sessions for forest managers and communities on identifying and managing forest pests. – Perform any other duty assigned by supervisors
Qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Agroforestry
3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Agroforestry
0 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry,
0 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture
0 Year of relevant experience
Advanced Diploma (A1) in Forestry
3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Genetics
0 Year of relevant experience
Advanced diploma in Genetics
3 Years of relevant experience
Advanced diploma in Agriculture
3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
Resource management skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Time management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
Analytical skills;
Psychometric Languages
English
Psychometric Domains
Critical thinking
Competence / Skills
Problem solving
Competence / Skills
Decision making
Competence / Skills
Analytical skills
Competence / Skills
Time management
Competence / Skills
Knowledge/Awareness
Behavior and attitude
Processing speed
Behavior and attitude
Attention and concentration
Behavior and attitude
Emotion induction
Behavior and attitude
Behavioral observations
Behavior and attitude
Patience
Behavior and attitude
Empathy
Behavior and attitude
Time for reaction
Behavior and attitude
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