ILRI Principal Scientist Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. ILRI Kenya looking for “Principal Scientist”. Applicants with a degree in Phd Degree may apply on or before 17th Nov 2021.
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 Principal Scientist Jobs 2021
The ILRI has published a job vacancy announcement on 22nd Oct 2021 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Principal Scientist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Livestock Research Institute |
| Position | Principal Scientist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Phd Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 17th Nov 2021 |
ILRI Job Vacancy 2021
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the development, resourcing, and implementation of National Livestock Master Plans with national and international partners, liaising with stakeholders and donors to produce high-quality outputs that support investment options in the livestock sector;
- Lead the conceptual development and resource mobilization efforts of innovative analytical frameworks and methodological tools to study the performance of and develop options for livestock product markets, value chains, and trade regimes, as well as regulatory and investment policy for livestock development;
- Contribute to the livestock global foresight analysis program, linking to foresight work with CGIAR partners, and other organizations on methodological developments and participating in global forums and compendia of foresight research;
- Collaborate with other colleagues to integrate various disciplines and cross-cutting issues (e.g. gender equity, environmental sustainability) into the modelling and foresight work;
- Lead a geographically dispersed international team of economists, and modelers addressing a range of dimensions of research on livestock policies and investments
- Build collaborations with relevant institutions and organizations internationally and nationally
- Represent ILRI in key international fora on livestock policy, value chains, trade, and modelling, and raise awareness of the importance of livestock value chain development and policy.
Position in Organization:
- PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST – LIVESTOCK MODELLING/POLICY
- ILRI Nairobi or Addis Campus
- Policy Institutions and Livelihoods
Qualification:
- A relevant PhD qualification involving applied empirical modelling of natural systems, including agricultural/livestock economics, system dynamics, or geography,
Experience:
- With A minimum of 10 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;
- Strong econometric and/or mathematical modeling skills, and the ability to apply them in pro-poor development research;
- Demonstrated ability to deliver multi-disciplinary research outputs and to initiate and manage cross-disciplinary research activities;
- Familiarity with aspects of livestock production and marketing, crop-livestock systems, and rural market institutions and services in developing countries;
How to Apply ILRI Principal Scientist Jobs 2021
- Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the role and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development through our recruitment portal by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above before 17 November 2021.
- The position title and reference number: LM/10/2021 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.
- We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
- ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.ilri.org |
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