Reference number: 202551
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Gatsibo, 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
Tree Seedlings Nursery Assistant - Rwanda
Overview The Tree Seedlings Nursery Assistant will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the tree seedling nursery in Gatsibo. The role plays a key part in ensuring the effective handling of seeds, proper seedling care, and the overall maintenance of the nursery to support high-quality seedling production for establishment of breeding seed orchards, mother blocks, and broader forest landscape restoration initiatives.
Duties and responsibilities
Supervise cleaning, treating, and preparing seeds before sowing.Oversee the sowing of seeds in seedbeds and the filling of containers.
Ensure seedlings are watered regularly and appropriately.
Manage weeding and maintain cleanliness of the nursery workplace.
Regularly inspect seedlings for signs of pests or diseases and take appropriate action.
Supervise the pricking out of germinated seedlings into pots.
Assist in tracking seedling numbers, sowing dates, pricking out dates, and survival rates.
Maintain basic logs of daily nursery activities as required.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Tree Nursery Supervisor.
Promptly report any issues to the nursery supervisor for further action.
Assist in seed procurement, mother tree data collection, and other seed source development activities.
Requirements
Minimum of 1 year experience in nursery or agricultural work preferred.Ability to supervise and coordinate daily tasks.
Attention to detail and good record-keeping skills.
Basic understanding of plant health and pest management.
Willingness to perform manual tasks and maintain a clean work environment.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
A Certificate or Diploma in Agriculture, Forestry, or a related field is required.
Education, knowledge and experience • Minimum of 1 year experience in nursery or agricultural work preferred.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate daily tasks.
• Attention to detail and good record-keeping skills.
• Basic understanding of plant health and pest management.
• Willingness to perform manual tasks and maintain a clean work environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A Certificate or Diploma in Agriculture, Forestry, or a related field is required
Terms and conditions • This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• The duty station will be in Gatsibo, Rwanda.
• The initial appointment will be for 2 (two) years, inclusive of a six month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
Application process The application deadline is 05 Aug 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
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