Bioversity International Livestock Research Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

Bioversity International Livestock Research Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

On behalf of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Bioversity International is now seeking for a qualified candidate to serve as a Livestock Research Specialist.
Bioversity International and ILRI are CGIAR Research Centres.

Responsibilities

Research management

Work with researchers and students in the project to plan, organize and implement research on testing of interventions to improve market linkages for incentivizing uptake of technologies to enhance pig productivity

Supervise field data collection

Supervise field data entry and data uploading to the server

Maintain project database system

Supervise enumerators and field staff for the Livestock CGIAR Research Program

Participate actively in regular project planning meetings and annual project meetings

Write quarterly summary reports for dissemination to all project members

Carry other activities as required by the Livestock CGIAR Research Program
Program reporting and administration

Travel extensively to the field to ensure project research activities are implemented timely and according to agreed protocols

Work with the Finance and Administation Officer to plan field activities and prepare field budgets

Oversee the Livestock CGIAR Research Program field expenditure for research activities

Manage field equipment and suppliers

Maintain up-to-date inventories of equipment, supplies and consumables

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Livestock Production, Animal Science Agricultural Economics, or Agribusiness

At least five years of relevant experience with Livestock Value Chain projects and with coordinating Livestock Research (i.e. with field

data collection, training, and coordinating with different stakeholders including farmers)

A proven track record of coordinating and implementing farm research and capacity building activities

Management and supervision of field teams

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an engaging personality

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and partner organizations

Ability to communicate with different stakeholders from inside and outside Uganda

Understanding of the livestock landscape in Uganda

Ability to handle electronic data entry and data management

Strong English language skills, both written and spoken

Willingness to travel locally, regionally and internationally
Desirable qualifications and competencies

Experience working in an international organisation and/or in applied agricultural research

Experience with data entry in electronic databases

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 27th September, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; Bioversity International Livestock Research Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

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