VACANCY POSITIONS AT UR HG LTD ANNOUNCEMENT 

University of Rwanda Holdings Group Limited (UR – HG Ltd) is a limited company fully owned by University of Rwanda, (UR). Its business activities aim to optimize UR assets for the benefits of University.

UR HG Ltd would like to recruit the motivated and experienced staff able to work in its branches both in Kigali city and/or in provinces for the following vacant positions, for more details visit UR and UR HG Ltd website respectively; www.ur.ac.rw and https//holdingsgroup.ur.ac.rw/

TERMS FOR VACANCY POSITIONS AT UR HG LTD ANNOUNCEMENT 

University of Rwanda Holdings Group Limited (UR – HG Ltd) is a limited company fully owned by University of Rwanda, (UR). Its business activities aim to optimise UR assets for the benefits of University.

Agronomist Technician, G-2(C)

Job definition and description:

An Agronomist Technician at UR-HG Ltd is an expert in the use of scientific methods and techniques to improve farming. He or she is a multidisciplinary professional, who can work in a wide range of different sectors, including agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry, as well as landscaping and ornamental gardening

Qualification & experience required:

Agronomist Technician should have a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science or Environmental Science, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Veterinary Science with 5 years working experience.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Agrarian science and technology skills
• Knowledge of Agri-food chain processes
• Organization and planning capabilities
• Management skills and commercial penetration
• Knowledge of legislation applicable to the agricultural technology sector
• Ability to prepare reports
• Knowledge of/ability to use laboratory testing equipment (for chemical, physical and biological)
• Communication skills

 Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparing and managing plans for crop improvement and enhanced production
• Designing and coordinating land development projects for agricultural land and forests
• Planning and managing production at agricultural businesses, fruit and vegetable farms, livestock holdings and Agri-food companies
• Plant treatment and green space management (agricultural, forests and urban environments)
• Laboratory testing of plant and Agri-food products
• Agricultural, Agri-food, livestock, forestry and environmental quality certification
• Safeguarding environmental sustainability, safety and quality
• Carrying out land-use planning in accordance with applicable legislation
• Landscape design
• Providing management and technical consultancy services to companies and other organizations
• Sale of professional agricultural products and technology.