Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Crop Science and crop production.

Under the direct supervision of the Emerging Commodities Division Manager, the Eggs Production and Multiplication Technician will perform the following duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare the Silkworm Egg Production Plan to meet the annual target of cocoon production;
• Undertake the silkworm eggs production activities and ensure that mulberry plantations are well maintained for egg production;
• Distribute the silkworm eggs to farmers on time and ensure timely follow-up for distributed eggs;
• Advice farmers on issues related to distributed silkworm eggs;
• Ensure the quality of silkworm eggs distributed; 
• Ensure the quality of cocoons from distributed silkworm eggs;
• Ensure the quality and reception of cocoons delivered to NSC by farmers;

• Skills of Sericulture industry, field activities in production and marketing-oriented organization.
• Proven experience in farmer capacity building and strategic development to empower the agricultural smallholding farmers;
• Ability to understand agricultural production factors and marketing in the complex business environment;
• Team working and motivation Skills
• Communication skills 
• Report, writing & presentation skills
• Computer skills
• Creativity and innovation

A degree of competency in English, and working knowledge of French and/or

Kinyarwanda would be an added advantage