About the organization
ICRISAT is a non-profit, apolitical, international organization for science-based agricultural research for development.
ICRISAT is a non-profit, apolitical, international organization for science-based agricultural research for development.
Established in 1972, it is one of the 15 Centres of the
Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and is
supported by some 48 governments, foundations, and development banks. ICRISAT,
with its headquarters located in India, has regional centres and research teams
in Asia and sub- Saharan Africa.
For further details please visit our website www.icrisat.org.
The ICRISAT Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa is hosted at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) campus in Nairobi, Kenya and is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Research Associate.
About the position
The Research Associate will be responsible for providing technical support to the Principal Scientist (Economics) through the Director (ESA Regional Office), plan and execute work consistent with the agreed framework and periodical report to stakeholders.
The ICRISAT Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa is hosted at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) campus in Nairobi, Kenya and is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Research Associate.
About the position
The Research Associate will be responsible for providing technical support to the Principal Scientist (Economics) through the Director (ESA Regional Office), plan and execute work consistent with the agreed framework and periodical report to stakeholders.
The Associate will also facilitate key review meetings and
develop future actions to meet set objectives, analyze project results and draw
appropriate conclusions on research ideas and publish results in scientific
journals for the purpose of dissemination to targeted groups.
Duties and responsibilities will include
Duties and responsibilities will include
- Develop
questionnaires for data capture and implement data collection
- Plan,
run and supervise household and market surveys in Eastern and Southern
Africa, (Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and Malawi)
- Data
management, including archiving of data and reports
- Run
statistical/econometric analyses
- Draft
reports and scientific papers using results of statistical/econometric
analyses
- Proof-read
and correction of reports and scientific papers based on input from the
Principal Scientist
- Support
the Principal Scientist in fundraising efforts (proposal writing)
- Provide
other scientific and administrative support as required from time to time
by the Principal Scientist.
Requirements
- First
degree in Agriculture
- An
MSc degree in Agricultural Economics or Agriculture
- 5
– 10 years working experience
- A
minimum of 2 years research experience
- Demonstrated
ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Time
management - ability to schedule tasks to meet tight deadlines
- Teamwork-
ability to work in partnerships with others
- Originality,
creativity and innovation – capacity for original thought
- Judgment
– ability to make sound decisions
- Tenacity
– persistence in ensuring delivery of agreed contributions
- Analytical
skills – sound analysis and interpretation of technical issues.
- Must
be a Kenyan national.
Terms of Offer
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.
We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly
encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is on local terms and will be for an initial
period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation
period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and
availability of resources.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
- A
cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the
listed requirements and salary expectations
- A
detailed curriculum vitae
- The
names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers
and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources
Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via
email: icrafhru@cgiar.org.
All applicants should indicate “Application for Research
Associate-ICRISAT” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until Thursday 31st May 2012.
Applications will be considered until Thursday 31st May 2012.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above
requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about ICRISAT and ICRAF by accessing our web sites: www.icrisat.org andwww.worldagroforestry.org.
We invite you to learn more about ICRISAT and ICRAF by accessing our web sites: www.icrisat.org andwww.worldagroforestry.org.