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ILRI jobs
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- ILRI vacancy: consultancy opportunity – international staffing consultant (open until filled)
- ILRI vacancy: head-capacity development (open until filled)
- ILRI vacancy: crop molecular breeder (open until filled)
- ILRI Vacancy: Deputy Director General – research (open until position filled)
- ILRI vacancy: senior social scientist and team leader (open until filled)
- ILRI vacancy: post-doctoral scientist – livestock systems analysis (open until the position is filled)
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ILRI vacancy: consultancy opportunity – international staffing consultant (open until filled) Posted: 03 Jul 2012 10:37 PM PDT Department: Human Resources Due to an increase in new research projects, ILRI has a large number of new international staff vacancies and has an immediate vacancy for a professional HR consultant to support the recruitment of new staff. Duration: This consultancy assignment is for an initial period of 6 to 9 months. The consultant must already be based in Nairobi and have the right to work in Kenya. Work hours can negotiated if flexibility is required. Key activities include:
To be considered, candidates should have
Consultants should send a covering letter, CV and salary/fees history by email to: b.an...@cgiar.org. Include “International Staffing Consultant” in the email subject line. Subscribe by email to ILRI jobs alert |
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ILRI vacancy: head-capacity development (open until filled) Posted: 28 Jun 2012 10:59 PM PDT Vacancy Number: HC/PC/ 02/12 Total salary & benefits package circa USD 110,000 (tax free*) Base salary from USD 75000 per annum plus benefit (Dependent on qualifications and experience) The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China). Capacity building is an important facet of ILRI’s work. It enables ILRI to extend it’s research outputs and evidence-based knowledge to diverse stakeholders by building their capacities and ultimately contributing towards development. ILRI works with a large number of partners in building capacities. This is increasingly important with the new CGIAR Research Programs (CRP) where capacity development is viewed as a critical impact pathway. ILRI seeks to recruit a dynamic and competent Head for its Capacity Development initiatives. The Head of capacity Development will help steer ILRI’s ongoing capacity development programs and will also help imbed capacity development in the CRPs, ILRI research themes and contribute towards ILRI’s institutional strategy development. The ongoing capacity development programs include, graduate fellowship programs; comprising of over 50 PhD and MSc students working at ILRI; working with different ILRI projects to imbed capacity strengthening and outreach components to them. Key responsibilities Scientific and Administrative
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Post location: The position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Duration: This position is on a three year term appointment with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding. Position level: The position is Scientist/Research Level 3. Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive international benefit package. * Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship. Benefits include: 15% pension contribution – Life insurance – International medical cover for staff and dependents – Education allowance for dependent children – Housing allowance – Relocation allowance – Annual home leave travel allowance – Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + 11 public holidays. Applications should send a cover letter and CV as one combined document explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job 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 Human Resources Director by registering at this link: http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs. The position title and reference number REF: HC/PC/ 02/12 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the application. The position is open until filled. To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org. ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Suitably qualified women and developing country citizens are particularly encouraged to apply. Subscribe by email to ILRI jobs alert |
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ILRI vacancy: crop molecular breeder (open until filled) Posted: 14 Jun 2012 06:38 AM PDT Vacancy Number: CMB/BecA/05/10 The BecA-ILRI Hub seeks to recruit a Crop Molecular Breeder whose focus will be the development and/or validation and application of marker-assisted germplasm enhancement with a focus on major constraints of importance in African agriculture. Department: Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA – 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 manages Biosciences 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 Crop Molecular Breeder whose focus will be the development and/or validation and application of marker-assisted germplasm enhancement with a focus on major constraints of importance in African agriculture. This includes genetic mapping, marker validation, MAS implementation using high-throughput genotyping systems plus training and technical backstopping of NARS partners in the region. This is an international appointment reporting to the BecA-ILRI Hub Director. Preferred Skills and Qualifications will include:
Experience in any of the following areas will be considered an asset:
Terms of appointment: This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is on initial 3-year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within ILRI’s IRS scheme. Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, detailed CV, names and contact details (Telephone, E-mail) of three professional referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experienceto e-mail: recruit-...@cgiar.org. Screening of applications will commence on 26th July 2010 until the position is filled. The position title and reference number “CROP MOLECULAR BREEDER-CMB/BecA/05/10” should be clearly indicated on the subject line of the email application. 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 and http://hub.africabiosciences.org ILRI is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply. Subscribe by email to ILRI jobs alert |
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ILRI Vacancy: Deputy Director General – research (open until position filled) Posted: 14 Jun 2012 06:37 AM PDT
Our organisation is international. Our focus is Africa and Asia. Our business is livestock research for development. A dynamic Deputy Director General – Research is required to provide strategic scientific leadership, manage change at many levels and seize the opportunities presented by renewed and high-level interest in agricultural development and a rapidly-changing global livestock sector in developing countries. Full job particulars can be found at www.renaudfoster.com. Please apply directly to Renaud Foster at tfo...@renaudfoster.com or npoi...@renaudfoster.com. All submissions will be acknowledged. APPLICATION INFORMATION: Interested candidates are required to apply through Renaud Foster. Renaud Foster Management Consultants Inc. Ms. Nicole Poirier To apply click on the link below:
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ILRI vacancy: senior social scientist and team leader (open until filled) Posted: 29 Mar 2012 12:05 AM PDT Vacancy Number: SSTL/MGL/ 03/12 Total salary & benefits package circa USD 130,000 (tax free*) Base salary from USD 75,000 per annum plus benefits. (dependent on qualifications and experience) The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI): The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China). To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/). ILRI seeks to recruit a Senior Social Scientist and Team Leader to play a key role within the Markets, Gender and Livelihoods Research Theme in leading ILRI’s evolving and expanding portfolio of research addressing Poverty, Gender, Impact and Innovation throughout the institute. Key responsibilities
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Post location: Nairobi, Kenya. Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding. Position level: The position is Scientist/Research Level 3, dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits: ILRI offers competitive international benefit package. Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship. Benefits include: 15% pension contribution s Life insurance s International medical cover for staff and dependentss Education allowance for dependent children s Housing allowance sRelocation allowance s Annual home leave travel allowance s Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + 11 public holidays. Applications should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job 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 Human Resources Director by registering at this link: http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs. The position title and reference number REF: SSTL/MGL/03/12 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the application. To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org. ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Suitably qualified women and developing country citizens are particularly encouraged to apply. Subscribe by email to ILRI jobs alert |
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Posted: 22 Dec 2011 03:23 AM PST Vacancy Number: PD/SLF/12/11 Total salary & benefit package circa USD 65000 (tax free*) ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: – pension – medical insurance – life insurance – and allowances for: children’s education; relocation and housing ; home leave travel – annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus 11 paid public holidays ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: s medical insurance s life insurance s and allowances for: children’s education; housing and baggage; home leave travel s annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus 11 paid public holidays The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China). ILRI is looking for a highly motivated, skilled and creative individual to contribute to the modelling, mapping and characterization of livestock production systems in Sub Saharan Africa. This position is part of the Harvest Choice II project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This project is coordinated by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in collaboration with ILRI. The position is a two year term appointment with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding, and is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi. Frequent travel in the region and to Washington DC is anticipated. Key responsibilities
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Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job 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 Human Resources Director by registering at this link: http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/?s=view_recr_profile&i=100018. Only applications that are received via this link will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted. The position title and reference number PD/SLF/12/11 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application. Screening of applications will commence on 30 January until the position is filled, though selections may be made in advance of that date. To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org. To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/ ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply. Subscribe by email to ILRI jobs alert |
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