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ILRI Research Project Coordinator Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

ILRI Research Project Coordinator Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.

ILRI Ethiopia looking for “Research Project Coordinator”.

Applicants with a MSc Degree may apply on or before 28th February, 2024.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works for better lives through livestock in developing countries. ILRI is co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, has 14 offices across Asia and Africa, employs some 700 staff and has an annual operating budget of about USD80 million.

ILRI Research Project Coordinator Jobs 2024

The ILRI has published a job vacancy announcement on 24th February, 2024 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Research Project Coordinator to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Recruiter International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Position Research Project Coordinator
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Country Ethiopia
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification MSc Degree
Experience Required Minimum Two (02) year’s
Application Deadline 28th February, 2024

ILRI Job Vacancy 2024

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leads and coordinates the tree improvement (including seed source development and field gene conservation) within the project;
  • Coordinate and liaison the tree improvement and gene conservation programmes of Ethiopian Forestry Development (EFD) and other institutions in Ethiopia;
  • Ensures the timely implementation of seed source development programme as outlined in the Project Document and the Annual Work Plans;
  • In collaboration with the Seed Procurement Officer plan, supervise and assist in national seed source exploration, description, and registration;
  • In collaboration with EFD and the Seed Procurement Officer compile, maintain and update the National Tree Seed Source Registry (NTSSR);
  • In collaboration with the Seed Procurement Officer responsible for co-ordination and monitoring of seed demand, establishment of seed sources, and seed collection planning and implementation;
  • Ensures and coordinates the priorities of integrated seed procurement/tree improvement/gene conservation, plan, prepare and implement the activities accordingly;
  • Responsible to prepare and implement annual work plans in the subject matter;
  • Responsible to prepare and follow up subject matter budgets.
  • Coordinates and manages the planning and establishment of seed stands cum ex situ stands and/or seed orchards (BSOs/SSOs) of selected priority species;
  • Monitor project support to the subject matter and liaise with the programme of EFD and the RFCs in planning, co-ordination, and supervision of the establishment of species, provenance and/or progeny orchards/mother blocks/trials/conservation stands for selected priority species on different sites and in different seed zones;
  • Coordinates and supports the planning and implementation of applied research and data recording.
  • Coordinate and guide staff in seed source development and management methods;
  • Carry out networking with other professionals, organizations, institutions, projects, etc. in Ethiopia and the region;
  • Participate in co-ordination meetings, and other internal and external project related meetings as required;
  • Assist in the planning, preparation, and implementation of staff development programmes, including local and overseas fellowships, study tours, seminars, workshops, etc.;
  • Assist, support and participate in the work of technical consultants.

Position in Organization:

  • Research Project Coordinator
  • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Full-time
  • CIFOR-ICRAF
  • Deadline: 28th February, 2024

Minimum Requirements:

Qualification:

  • PhD degree or MSc degree in forestry or related field with postgraduate specialization in tree improvement, and with a broad understanding of tree seed procurement.

Experience:

  • Masters’ degree with nine years or PhD degree with two years of post-graduate working experience including experience in research in tree improvement and tree seed procurement. Post- graduate studies in either of the two subjects and/or experience from similar positions elsewhere will an additional advantage. Experience in leading and providing technical guidance to national and international research and development projects /programmes in tree improvement and tree seed procurement in Ethiopia will be an additional advantage.

How to Apply ILRI Research Project Coordinator Jobs 2024

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://www.ilri.org/join-us/jobs-careers?jid=51812-research-project-coordinator-seed-source-internal-external

The Closing Date: 28th February, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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