Research Officer - Livestock Genetics at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Officer to provide technical support to varied projects within the ILRI Livestock Genetics program.

Key Responsibilities

This position will provide technical support to a number of projects including:

The Livestock CRP country priority initiatives in Uganda (MorePork) and Vietnam (Li-chan), the Uganda Pig Genetics project, and the SLICK dairy cattle project in terms of:

• Development and implementation of surveys, both quantitative and qualitative
• Data analysis, synthesis and reporting
• Development of training material, such as that which will be used by livestock keepers or livestock extension officers
• Supporting the production of varied communication products (inclusive of blogs, videos, reports etc.) for varied audiences (in collaboration with ILRI’s communications team) - Ensuring research compliance for the varied activities being undertaken
• Co-ordinating the implementation of activities with our project team members and partners

 2.  This position will also support resource mobilisation efforts by performing literature reviews and synthesising information around a specific topic or livestock value chain, amongst others 

 Requirements

• Master’s degree in a topic related to agricultural and / or rural development, agricultural development economics, agricultural value chains, livestock production, or related field. 
• Three years in a related or similar position
• General knowledge of livestock production systems in developing countries, and R4D approaches to strengthen these
• Experience in the design and implementation of participatory surveys, preferably both quantitative and qualitative.
• Experience in designing surveys focused on evaluating the impact of interventions an advantage.
• Experience in analysis, synthesis and reporting of data collected from participatory surveys, preferably both quantitative and qualitative
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written material in English is essential
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team
• Ability to perform desk (literature) reviews on varied topics and produce synthesis reports from these

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

Terms of Appointment

This position is at job level HG 13. The position is a One year fixed term 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