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 The Africa-based, globally networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries


PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
Vacancy Number: PC/BECA/07/10
Department: Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA)-ILRI Hub
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3 years
The Africa-based, globally networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries. ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff works in partnerships and alliances with hundreds of organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutions in the world. ILRI also managesBiosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA)-ILRI Hub, a new centre for excellence in modern plant and animal biology in Africa. It consists of a Hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other affiliated laboratories and organizations throughout the region.  The BecA-ILRI Hub facilitates, hosts and conducts research in crop, microbe and livestock areas where new developments in science offer promise to address previously intractable problems constraining Africa’s development.  Capacity building is a major goal of all activities. The scope covers agriculture and food security and their intersections with human health and nutrition, and the sustainable use of Africa’s natural resources.  Further information is available at http://hub.africabiosciences.org/
The BecA-ILRI Hub seeks to recruit a Project Coordinator whose focus will be to manage and coordinate a new collaborative project between Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia, and the Biosciences eastern and central Africa – International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub. The Australian Government has announced its intention to provide generous support through CSIRO for a new Partnership with the BecA-ILRI Hub.  The Partnership will support a program of biosciences research and development and related capacity building over four years (2010-2013).  The overall goal is to improve food security by using the application of modern science to increase the productivity and sustainability of agricultural systems in Africa. This is an international appointment reporting to the BecA-ILRI Hub Director. The position will have appropriate support staff.
 Job Purpose
The Project Coordinator will be expected to manage allocation of project resources and connect the project team to each other and to key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
    Facilitate communication and liaison at individual and institutional level
    Create, implement, monitor and revise work plans and timelines for project activities, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources and potential issues are identified and addressed
    Coordinate internal operations on behalf of the project team
    Manage project accounts; expenditure, funds transfer and financial reporting
    Support BecA-ILRI Hub Director on administrative issues.
 Requirements
    Ph.D. degree in biological sciences (e.g. molecular biology,  plant breeding, human nutrition or animal health)
    Interest in international agricultural research and development
    Ability to work well as part of multidisciplinary teams
    Proficiency in spoken and written English language
 Person specifications
    Diplomacy, persuasion and negotiation skills
    Ability to work independently, in a range of environments and situations
    Propensity for working in multi-disciplinary, multi-country teams
    Ability to travel regionally and internationally
    Good communication and interpersonal skills; responsive to input
    Well-organised, with good planning and problem-solving abilities
    Skills in data collection, management and/or analysis
 Terms of appointment:  This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position with initial appointment of three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: [email protected]  by 15 August 2010.
 The position title and reference number PROJECT COORDINATOR-PC/BECA/07/10 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.  Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To find more about ILRI and the BecA-ILRI Hub, visit our Websites at http://www.ilri.org andhttp://hub.africabiosciences.org
ILRI is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.


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POST-DOCTORAL SCIENTIST: GENDER AND LIVESTOCK
Posted: 16 Jul 2010 08:44 AM PDT
Vacancy Number: PD/GL/07/10
Department: Poverty and Gender Group
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2 years
The globally-networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps to reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries.  ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods.  Our staff works in partnerships and alliances with diverse organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutes in the world.  ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Staff members are also based in 7 partner institutions in other parts of Africa, in Asia and in Latin America.  We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
ILRI seeks to recruit a postdoctoral scientist within its Poverty and Gender Group. The goal of the position will be to conduct and publish research on gender and assets including livestock and develop strategies for integrating gender and gender analysis in ILRI’s projects and programmes.
Key responsibilities
• Contribute to design, implementation and reporting of research on gender and livestock
• Analyze the contribution of agriculture development projects to increasing women’s assets including livestock assets
• Contribute to the development and testing of poverty, gender and equity indicators for monitoring and evaluating livestock research and development projects
• Contribute to the formation and strengthening of  strategic partnerships with organizations working on gender and livestock
• Provide strategic guidance to other ILRI scientists, research and development partners on integrating gender in their projects including in monitoring and evaluation and in the collection and analysis of genderdisaggregated data
• Contribute to preparation of peer-reviewed articles, research reports, briefs, and other strategic communication products including gender checklists and research materials for website content and publication
• Contribute to resource mobilization and fund raising efforts
• Co-Supervise students doing their research on gender and livestock
Requirements
• A PhD obtained not more than 5 years ago in gender and development studies, rural development, sociology or other relevant social science or agriculture discipline.
• A good theoretical and practical understanding of gender and development issues and specifically gender, agriculture and livestock.
• Demonstrated skills in qualitative data collection and analysis. Knowledge and experience with quantitative skills will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in developing countries.
• Understanding of M&E approaches especially more progressive approaches to monitoring and learning and experience in collection of primary data and survey design
• Good publications record with strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Good organizational skills and experience with or willingness to learn project management skills
• A willingness to travel frequently  within Africa and Asia
Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Extensive travel to other countries Africa and Asia.
Terms of appointment:  This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position with initial appointment of two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: [email protected].  Screening of applications will commence on 1 September 2010 until the position is filled.
The position title and reference number POST DOCTORAL SCIENTIST: GENDER AND LIVESTOCK – REF: PD/GL/07/10 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.  Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org
ILRI is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified
candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.


ILRI vacancy: Research Technician (Closing 31 July 2010)

Vacancy Number: RT/MK02/07/10
Department: East Africa Dairy Development Project
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2 years
The Africa-based, globally-networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing livestock agriculture in developing countries. ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff work in partnerships and alliances with hundreds of organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutes in the world. ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Our staff are also based in 7 partner institutions in other parts of Africa and in Asia and Latin America. We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres sponsored by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
ILRI seeks to recruit a Research Technician to play a key role within the Market Opportunities Theme in leading ILRI’s evolving and expanding portfolio of research addressing smallholder livestock producer competitiveness and technology uptake. The Research Technician will be attached to the East Africa Dairy Development Project, a project led by Heifer International and implemented in partnership with ILRI, TNS, ABS-TCM and the World Agro Forestry.
Key responsibilities
    Contribute to the design and implementation of agro-economic field studies, in collaboration with other project staff (ILRI and other project institutions)
    Undertake  data analyses and assist with developing appropriate technical, policy and institutional solutions at the farm and market levels to improve smallholder dairy farmers’ competitiveness and access to remunerative and reliable markets at the project sites
    Provide support in report writing and dissemination of results to project partners and other stakeholders
    Contribute to cultivating and supporting a productive working relationship with project partners and stakeholders through a strong communication strategy..
Requirements
    A minimum of a Masters degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness sposor related field, and at least 2 years of experience working in a research for development environment
    Well versed in quantitative and qualitative research design (including sampling issues) and data collection methodologies
    Demonstrated skills and experience in quantitative economics including competence in data handling and analysis using standard and statistical softwares (specifically Stata, SPSS or SAS).
    Team player with experience of working in multi-cultural teams
    Excellent writing skills
    Excellent communication skills
Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus, and at the EADD regional office in Nairobi (up to 3 days per week). The position is open to Kenyan nationals only.  The position is on a 2-year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: [email protected] by 31 July 2010.
The position title and reference number “Research Technician-RT/MK02/07/10” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.  Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Job level and salary range: Dependant on qualifications and experience;
    Level 2C:  Starting salary per month:- KSh.105,000
    Level 2D:  Starting salary per month:-KSh.140,000
This is exclusive of other benefits provided within ILRI’s National Recruited Staff Scheme.
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org
ILRI is an equal opportunities employer.
 


ILRI vacancy: Veterinary Epidemiologist-VE (Open until filled)

Vacancy Number: SAE/MK03/07/10
Department: Livestock Market Opportunities
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3 years
The globally-networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps to reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries.  ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods.  Our staff works in partnerships and alliances with diverse organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutes in the world.  ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Staff members are also based in 7 partner institutions in other parts of Africa, in Asia and in Latin America.  We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
ILRI seeks to recruit a Veterinary Epidemiologist as part of the ILRI Research Theme on Livestock Market Opportunities. The emphasis of this position is on risk analysis for food safety in livestock product markets, particularly in the informal and traditional market systems that are important for small holder producers in Africa and Asia.  The epidemiologist would work within a multi-disciplinary team that includes market economists, and  institutional and social scientists on projects with a strong action research orientation, including piloting of innovative strategies to reduce food safety and animal disease transmission risks within livestock supply chains.  Project areas include multiple counties in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
The responsibilities of this position will include the following:
    Conduct hazard and risk assessments within livestock product supply chains related to both animal disease transmission and food safety risks from zoonotic diseases.
    Play the lead technical support role to action research projects that explore innovative market-led technical and institution strategies for risk management and communication in livestock product markets, and other projects with a food safety or risk assessment  element
    Lead or support the development of proposals for food safety in livestock product markets and value chains, for domestic and export
Applicants should possess:
    PhD in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Food Safety or a related subject
    At least two years post-PhD experience working on food-borne disease or zoonoses research in developing countries
    Skills in qualitative and quantitative microbial risk assessment using the Codex Alimentarius and/or OIE framework and
    Good general quantitative and qualitative epidemiology skills including surveys, risk factor analysis, statistical modeling, and intervention studies
    Experience with diagnostic tools, molecular epidemiology, spatial epidemiology and participatory methods an advantage
    Experience in working on multi-disciplinary teams to address complex problems in developing countries
    Strong English language skills, both written and spoken (proficiency in other languages is an advantage)
    A strong publications record, including peer-reviewed journals;
Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.  Extensive travel to other countries and regions will be required.
Terms of appointment: This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position with initial appointment of three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: [email protected].  Screening of applications will commence on 1 September 2010 until the position is filled.
The position title and reference number VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGIST-VE/MK03/07/10 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org
ILRI is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.


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ILRI vacancy: Policy Analyst (Open until filled)

Vacancy Number: SAE/MK03/07/10
ReSAKSS
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3 years
General: The Africa-based, globally networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing livestock agriculture in developing countries. ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff work in partnerships and alliances with diverse organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutes in the world. ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Our staff are also based in 7 partner institutions in other parts of Africa and in Asia and Latin America. We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
The position: ILRI seeks to recruit a research and policy analyst to join a small team of professionals working on the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) program for Eastern and Central Africa (ECA). The objective of ReSAKSS is to provide analysis, data, and tools to promote evidence-based decision making, improve awareness of the role of agriculture for development in Africa, fill knowledge gaps, promote dialogue, and facilitate the implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development and the African Union Commission and other regional agricultural development initiatives in Africa. The successful candidate will work with the ReSAKSS node based at ILRI-Nairobi which is set up to serve the COMESA region.
Specific duties will include:
1.    Undertaking analytical work based on regional priorities in agriculture and rural development. Areas of research may include regional trade analysis, food security research, agricultural investment analysis, vulnerability assessments and risk analysis, and impact assessment.
2.    Supporting the development of a demand-driven knowledge management system, supported by a monitoring and evaluation system and an appropriate web-based platform to share data and analysis.
3.    Synthesis of studies and literature around topical issues affecting agriculture and rural development in the region to generate policy relevant messages.
4.    Communication and Representation: Participate in the communication of ReSAKSS’ work, e.g. through preparation of ReSAKSS publications such as working papers,  policy briefs, technical reports, journal publications, conference papers and presentations at policy conferences.
5.    Contributing to the capacity building component of ReSAKSS including organizing and implementing policy relevant training for ReSAKSS’ stakeholders.
6.    Contributing to the organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops organized or co-organized by ReSAKSS.
The Successful candidate should have:
    A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics or any other related field.
    At least three years post-Ph.D. working experience in research and policy analysis in developing countries, preferably in Africa.
    Familiarity with and deep understanding of agricultural and rural development issues in Africa, particularly in the COMESA region.
    A good understanding of policy processes in the COMESA region.
    Proven analytical and research skills through a track record of scientific publications.
    Strong English language skills, both written and spoken, with a demonstrated record of publications in professional outlets. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
    Ability and willingness to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in a developing country setting. Experience with projects that bridge different approaches and disciplines will be an added advantage.
    Experience in making presentations to large audiences at national and regional levels.
Other key qualifications:
    Demonstrated ability to draft high-quality analytical and policy documents and related correspondence.
    Ability to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines without compromising the quality of deliverables.
    Demonstrated good organizational skills and ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
    Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional contacts, and to interact with national officials and experts, other researchers, international organizations, development partners, and other ReSAKSS’ stakeholders.
    A willingness to travel frequently within and outside the COMESA region.
    Proven ability to mobilize resources.
Terms of appointment: This is an Internationally Recruited position with initial appointment for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience, to e-mail: [email protected]. Screening of applications will commence on 1 August 2010 until the position is filled.
The Title and reference number of the position: “POLICY ANALYST-PA/MK/06/10’ should be clearly indicated on the email subject line. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.


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ILRI vacancy: Senior Veterinary Epidemiologist/Team Leader (Open until filled)

Vacancy Number: SVE/MK03/07/10
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3 years
The globally-networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps to reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries.  ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods.  Our staff works in partnerships and alliances with diverse organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutes in the world.  ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Staff members are also based in 7 partner institutions in other parts of Africa, in Asia and in Latin America.  We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
ILRI seeks to recruit a Senior Veterinary Epidemiologist and Team Leader to play a key role in ILRI’s evolving and expanding portfolio of research addressing zoonotic diseases and others at the interface of agro-ecosystems and human health, with emphasis on further developing and applying One Health/Ecohealth paradigms that bring together human, animal and environmental health in both analytical approaches and in interventions.
Key responsibilities:
    Build and lead a multi-disciplinary team of ILRI staff and CGIAR partners within a new CGIAR Mega Program on improving human health and nutrition through agriculture-based interventions
    Lead conceptual development of ILRI’s work on improving human health through understanding and managing livestock, and wildlife determinants of health
    Build collaborations with relevant institutions and organizations to address Ecohealth issues
    Supervise and support collaborative Ecohealth research in a range of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
    Develop proposals to raise resources to support new research employing Ecohealth approaches and other research on the interface between livestock, wildlife and human health
    Contribute generally to the development of the animal health program in ILRI
Requirements:
    PhD in epidemiology, environmental science, public health or a related ecohealth-relevant degree
    At least eight years post-doctoral experience working on zoonoses/ecohealth research in developing countries
    Demonstrated quantitative epidemiological skills including most, or all of, field surveys, clinical trials, risk factor studies, multi-level statistical modeling, spatial epidemiology
    Experience with disease prioritization, disease burden assessment, nutrition, participatory methods, gender analysis, impact assessment and risk analysis an advantage
    Experience of working in multi- and trans-disciplinary teams
    Track record in obtaining and managing research funds
    Publishing 1-2 peer reviewed papers a year plus other communication products (working papers, research and policy briefs, training materials etc)
    Strong English language skills, both written and spoken (proficiency in other languages is an advantage)
    Willingness and ability to travel frequently, sometimes to rural areas in developing countries.
Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.  Extensive travel to other countries and regions will be required.
Terms of appointment: This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position with initial appointment of three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: [email protected].  Screening of applications will commence on 1 September 2010 until the position is filled.
The position title and reference number SENIOR VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGIST-SVE/MK03/07/10should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.  Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org
ILRI is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.



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ILRI vacancy: Senior Agricultural Economist/Team Leader (Open until filled)
Vacancy Number: SAE/MK03/07/10
Department: Market Opportunities
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3 years
The Africa-based, globally networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps to reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries.  ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods.  Our staff work in partnerships and alliances with hundreds of organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutions in the world.  ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Staff members are also based in 7 partner institutions in other parts of Africa and Asia.  We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
ILRI seeks to recruit a Senior Agricultural Economist and Team Leader to play a key role within the Market Opportunities Theme in leading ILRI’s evolving and expanding portfolio of research addressing smallholder livestock producer competitiveness and technology uptake.
The responsibilities of the position will include:
    Lead and manage a geographically dispersed international team of economists, social scientists, and livestock scientists addressing determinants of smallholder productivity and access to markets, inputs and knowledge services, and analyzing and testing options for increased productivity and welfare, across a range of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia.
    Lead conceptual development of ILRI’s work on smallholder competitiveness in multiple crop-livestock systems, and support development of evidence for sustainable productivity interventions to guide appropriate livestock technology and policy development and investments.
    Build collaborations with relevant institutions and organizations internationally and nationally to conduct research and to advance project goals of improving smallholder competitiveness and sustained productivity.
    Support development projects led by NGOs and other development partners to ensure use of best practice productivity interventions, and to generate objective evidence from piloting those interventions.
    Develop proposals to raise resources to support new research addressing smallholder competitiveness in key crop-livestock value chains providing opportunity for addressing poverty and sustainability equitably.
Applicants should possess:
    A passion for the generation of scientific knowledge that advances pro-poor development;
    A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or other Social Science with application to agriculture or rural development, with a minimum of 8 years of experience post-PhD;
    A proven research record reflecting experience in research design, quantitative and qualitative analytic methods and producing peer-reviewed outputs;
    Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team of researchers and development practitioners, and in the associated human resource and financial management;
    Demonstrated strong experience with analysis of smallholder household production and competitiveness,  technology uptake, access to markets and services;
    Understanding of outcome-oriented research design and implementation with pro-poor and gender oprientation, including communication and advocacy strategy development;
    Strong econometric and mathematical modeling skills, and the ability to apply them in pro-poor development research;
    Familiarity with aspects of livestock production, crop-livestock systems, and rural institutions and services in developing countries;
    Strong English language skills, both written and spoken (proficiency in other languages is an advantage);
    Willingness and ability to travel frequently, sometimes to rural areas in developing countries.
Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.  Extensive travel to other countries and regions will be required.
Terms of appointment:  This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position with initial appointment of three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: [email protected].  Screening of applications will commence on 1 September 2010 untill the position is filled.
The position title and reference number “SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST/TEAM LEADER- SAE/MK03/07/10” should be clearly indicated on the subject line of the email application. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org
ILRI is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.



ILRI vacancy: Post doctoral fellow (Closing, 15th August 2010)

Vacancy Number: BFAO/PC/06/10
World Agroforestry Centre
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2 years
The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
The post doc will participate in the multi-centre Global Futures project which is coordinated by IFPRI.  The post doc will work closely with post docs at ILRI and CIMMYT who will also be based in Nairobi.  The ICRAF post doc will focus on enhancing modelling capability and empirical data to be able to assess the likely economic impacts of agroforestry and other natural resource management interventions.  The role includes the following responsibilities:
Develop methods for improving CGIAR modelling capability in agroforestry and other natural resource management intervention areas.  This may involve the direct enhancement of global models like IMPACT or the enhancement of other models that could be linked up (e.g. DSSAT).
Build up relevant global databases with which to undertake ex ante impact assessments for agroforestry and natural resource management interventions.
Collaborate with other ICRAF staff to identify priority ex ante impact assessments and to identify key model parameters, such as likely adoption trajectories and productivity, equity, income, and environmental service impacts.
Support increased use of ex ante impact assessment tools within ICRAF.
As with all scientists, generate and disseminate scientific publications
PHD in natural resources or environmental, agricultural, or development economics preferred
Work experience in modeling is an added an advantage
Experience in modelling of large scale or multi-country economic or natural resource management systems.
Use of GAMS programming and familiarity with important models used in the Global Futures project  – IMPACT, DREAM, DSSAT
Excellent data management skills and attention to detail
Good communication skills – writing, speaking, listening, discussing
Ability to work in a developing country and in a multicultural environment.
Proficiency in multiple languages is desirable, fluency in English is necessary
Terms of offer: The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is on International terms and will be for an initial period of two (2) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.
A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
A detailed curriculum vitae
The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: and should indicate “Application for a Post Doctoral Fellow” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until 15th August 2010 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.