Research Associate at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate to provide technical support to various microbiological projects within the ILRI Biosciences program.

=Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and implementation of field activities.
• Support in data collection for AMR studies, including collection of biological samples from livestock and the environment, and administering questionaries. 
• Design and test, with supervision, field data collection tools as required.
• Participate in data analysis, preparation of reports and peer reviewed manuscripts
• Support project monitoring activities
• Assist with the development of budgets and responsible for reporting utilization of the financial resources for specific research activities
• Assist in field and workshop trainings
• Represent ILRI in meetings, workshops, and conferences
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the senior project staff

 Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine
• At least two-year relevant work experience in projects with a ‘One Health’ theme
• Ability to manage field projects and to undertake data collection
• Work experience in field epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance
• Experience working with Microsoft Office software e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic data analysis skills would be advantageous.
• Possession of a clean driving licence (class C1)
• An ability to work effectively, respectfully, and inclusively with people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives is critical
• Ability to uphold ethics, principles, standards, and expertise in all areas of work
• Ability to work and relate with others in mutual support and respect towards common goals and shared vision.

Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya

Terms of Appointment This position is at job level HG 11. The position is 3 years contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances