ILRI Hiring Research Officer – Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture

ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe, and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 11 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South, and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern, and West Africa. www.ilri.org

WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research and innovation institution that creates, advances and translates aquatic food systems science into scalable solutions. We vision an inclusive world of healthy, well-nourished people and a sustainable blue planet, now and in the future. Our mission is to end hunger and advance progress on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation to transform food, land, and water systems with aquatic foods for healthier people and the planet.   WorldFish is part of CGIAR, For more information, please visit https://www.worldfishcenter.org.     

Key Responsibilities  

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and report on the technical, environmental, and economic aspects of IMTA.
• Support data collection and analysis in Kenya.
• Support the design and implementation of research and development activities in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.
• Contribute to the achievement of the research deliverables of work package 2 of the BlueTech Superhighway project.
• Publish technical and outreach articles and support the publication of technical briefs and scientific articles.
• Collaborate and integrate with scientists for database development, data validation, data cleaning, and data quality checks (STATA/ SPSS and Ms. Excel) in support of work package 2 research.
• Work collaboratively with the Work package lead, Scientists, and Project Leader of the BlueTech Superhighway project.
• Mentor BSc students and interns from national and international universities and organizations, who are based in Kenya.
• Organize training for students and partners on data collection, curation, data quality, archiving & sharing.
• Plan, organize, execute, and report on project progress in support and collaboration with senior as well as junior staff/employees, MEL staff, and external partners.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Aquaculture, Aquaculture Production Systems, Sustainable Aquaculture, Aquaculture Economics, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in the design and implementation of research activities, including several years in the development and execution of surveys and related data analyses, preferably within a research organization or international NGO.
• Demonstrated background in developing and implementing data analysis and in the publication of technical briefs and outreach articles.
• Ability to work within interdisciplinary research teams, linking own expertise to other fields, including human nutrition, value chains, climate change, scaling, and gender research fields.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain a professional network in the field of IMTA research.
• Logical thinking, strong analytical and mathematical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Motivation for high-quality science and delivery of impact from research.
• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English.

Requirements

Post location:

The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya

This position is at job level HG  13 and it is only open to Kenyan nationals. The position is a 2-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes pension, medical and other insurance.

How to apply: 

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 by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above on or 16 October 2023 The position title and reference number REF:/10/2023 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

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