ILRI Jobs Opportunities in Kenya

ILRI Post-Doctoral Scientist – Sustainable Livestock System Jobs Opportunities in Kenya


Introduction

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of experiments and targeted surveys to generate relevant data for impact assessments, hypothesis-testing, participatory engagement, and other analysis required for supporting, refining or expanding the agenda.
  • Lead and co-author papers for peer-reviewed publication and support the broader dissemination of the message through research and policy briefs and other outreach materials
  • Contribute to the development of successful grant proposals related to the team and broader program agenda
  • Contribute to strengthening existing partnerships and building new and innovative partnerships for research and development
  • Supervise research associates as required
    Work with pastoralists, their representations and other key stakeholders to improve uptake of some of the technologies/innovations developed under this program
  • Contribute to the geographical expansion of the IBLI program, develop its stream of complementary services and related research, and help leverage and assess digital and mobile technology for improved service provision in the drylands

    Qualifications

  • A PhD in Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy or any related field requiring a high degree of skill in quantitative analysis
  • At least 4 years of experience working in the field of development
  • Track record writing academic journal articles
  • Strong statistics background with experience using statistics packages
  • Experience working in Africa and willingness to travel throughout Africa and work in difficult field environments

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 29th December 2017

    For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Post-Doctoral Scientist – Sustainable Livestock System Jobs Opportunities in Kenya




    ILRI
    Research Associate Jobs Opportunities in Kenya


    Responsibilities

  • Provide research and analytical support to project scientist and contribute to research papers
  • Engage with stakeholders and policy makers to present our findings and further our agenda
    Write research reports summarizing and analysing data
  • Contribute to the team’s research for development agenda (research design and strategy, survey instruments, sampling frame, survey implementation strategy, enumerator training, data collection and analysis
  • Oversee management of project data: data cleaning, data inventory and storage, data analysis
  • Writing and updating survey data code books that fully describe the research and survey design, data collection methods, cleaning and inventory processes
  • Contribute to communication, dissemination of research findings which should include participation in meetings and workshops, giving periodic presentations to participating institutions, and communicating to policy makers through web and popular media

    Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree in Economics, Development Economics, and Agriculture Economics, Statistics or other related discipline
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in research for development
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in quantitative and qualitative household level socio-economic data collection and analysis; experience must involve field worked survey implementation as well as data analysis and report writing
  • Experience with statistical packages (R, SPSS, STATA)
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft packages
  • Excellent communications skills and ability to engage well with stakeholders
  • Experience in presenting and reporting on research outputs
  • Experience working in the field in remote locations

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 15th December 2017

    For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Research Associate Jobs Opportunities in Kenya

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