rwanda agriculture and animal resources

Hatchery Technician at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Developement Board (RAB): (Deadline 29 April 2026)

Job responsibilities

– Assist in spawning, egg incubation, and fry rearing operations. – Monitor water quality parameters (temperature, oxygen levels, pH, etc.). – Feed and care for fry and fingerlings, following prescribed feeding schedules. – Clean and maintain hatchery tanks, equipment, and filtration systems. – Identify and report any signs of disease or abnormalities in fish stocks. – Perform routine sampling, weighing, and grading of fry and fingerlings. – Maintain detailed records on fish growth, survival rates, and environmental conditions. – Follow biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks. – Assist in harvesting, packaging, and transporting fish as needed.

Qualifications

    • Master’s Degree in Aquaculture

      2 YearsΒ of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Aquaculture

      3 YearsΒ of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s of Science in Aquaculture and Fisherie

      3 YearsΒ of relevant experience

    • master’s degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries

      2 YearsΒ of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries

      3 YearsΒ of relevant experience

  • Master’s Degree in Fisheries

    2 YearsΒ of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Decision making skills
    • Results oriented
    • Effective communication skills
    • High level of integrity and professional ethics;
    • Ability to take decisions or make recommendations on priorities based on analysis;
  • Extensive understanding of the National and International contexts of aquaculture and fisheries production and research, and ability to develop a comprehensive research agenda for aquaculture and fisheries program in line with the national strategic planning framework

Psychometric Languages

  • English

Psychometric Domains

    • Critical thinking

      Competence / Skills

    • Decision making

      Competence / Skills

    • Analytical skills

      Competence / Skills

    • Patience

      Behavior and attitude

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