Job Description
– Reporting to the Division Manager for Animal Resources Processing & Biotechnology, the Animal Resources Processing Engineer will have the following responsibilities:
– Create process ideas to reduce costs and improve production rates in animal resources processing units
– Evaluate processes and workflows in animal resources processing plants to identify opportunities for improvement
– Provide technical assistance to animal resources processing plants aimed at ensuring the operations comply with the existing safety and quality standards
– Develop standardized operating instructions for processes in animal resources processing plants
– Prepare needs of spare parts of for all animal resources processing equipment
– Conduct the maintenance and calibration of animal resources processing equipments
– Contribute actively in the preparation of technical specifications of animal resources processing equipments.
– Development standard operating procedures for the proper utilization of animal resources processing equipments.
– Ensure the proper maintenance of all animal resources processing equipments and facilities including all routine service and repair works
– Conduct of training for staff on the proper utilisation of animal resources processing equipment.
– Assure the proper utilization of institutional resources and safeguard of assets as far as his/her portfolio is concerned.
– Perform any other duty as required by the competent authorities.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Process Engineering
0 Year of relevant experience
Advanced diploma in Food Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
Integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Resource management skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
Knowledge of animal resources
Extended knowledge of postharvest handling and processing techniques for animal source foods
