Geographic Information Systems Developer
Vacancy Number: GISD/RMG/11/12
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year contract renewable
ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research partnership
of 15 centres working with many partners for a food-secure future.
ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in
East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia.
www.ilri.org.
CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.
ILRI seeks to recruit a geographic information systems developer with additional skills in GIS/Remote Sensing Analysis into its Research Methods Group to provide support to ILRI research projects and institutional spatial and non-spatial data systems.
Responsibilities
CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.
ILRI seeks to recruit a geographic information systems developer with additional skills in GIS/Remote Sensing Analysis into its Research Methods Group to provide support to ILRI research projects and institutional spatial and non-spatial data systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop
and maintain the GIS website running on Geoportal interactive mapping
software.
- Management,
sharing and exchange of spatial data within ILRI and to collaborating
institutions and maintenance of the database storing spatial datasets.
- Design,
develop and maintain spatial and non-spatial data systems for agricultural
research and monitoring and evaluation.
- Design,
develop and maintain web-oriented information systems for spatial and
non-spatial data systems.
- To
actively seek collaboration and opportunities to provide GIS and remote
sensing data manipulation and analysis input into diverse
multidisciplinary ILRI projects
- To
explore and suggest innovative ways to strategically use spatial
information in agricultural research and monitoring and evaluation.
Requirements
- MSc
in Information systems, Computer Science, Data management, GIS and Remote
Sensing or a related discipline (BSc could be accepted in combination with
at least 5 years of relevant experience).
- At
least two years of experience in software development at enterprise level.
- At
least two years of relevant experience in the development of online
information systems at enterprise level.
- Programming
experience using PHP, JavaScript or Apache Flex.
- At
least two years of relevant experience on the usage of information systems
for the management and analysis of spatial (GIS & Remote Sensing) and
non-spatial data in agricultural research.
- Formal
training and experience using Geographical Information Systems (preferably
ArcGIS and Q-GIS).
- Formal
training and experience using Image Processing Software (ENVI, ERDAS,
IDRISI).
- Experience
in developing and maintaining MySQL/PostgreSQL databases on a web-based
platform.
- Experience
in developing and maintaining spatial datasets and use of relevant
meta-data standards.
- Excellent
English reading, writing and communication skills.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills, including skills in mentoring and capacity building.
- Able
to plan and prioritize work with minimum supervision.
- Good
judgement and willingness to take initiative when appropriate
Preferred skills and experience
- Experience
in the development of online GIS / Remote Sensing applications.
- Experience
on installing and customizing Geoportal.
- Knowledge
of livestock systems, natural resource management and agricultural
development issues in the tropics.
- Good
knowledge of available regional and global environmental spatial datasets.
Terms of Appointment :
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at
ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position
is on a 2-year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and
availability of funding.
Job level and salary:
Job level and salary:
This position is job level 2C with a starting gross salary of
KES 116,417 per month. The benefits package includes pension, medical and other
insurances provided by ILRI.
Location:
Location:
The
position will be based at the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya with travel to
other countries where ILRI works.
Head of Business Development
Head of Business Development
Vacancy Number: HBD/11/2012
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3-year contract with possibility of renewal
Base salary dependent on experience – starting from USD 75,000 per annum. Total salary & international benefits package circa USD 105, 000 per annum (tax free*)
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries.
ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research
partnership of 15 centres working with many partners for a food-secure
future.
ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in
East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia.
www.ilri.org.
CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.
ILRI seeks to recruit a dynamic Head for its newly created unit for Business Development initiatives. The Head of Business Development will play the lead role in ensuring that the growing demand for livestock research in development countries is translated into new investment into ILRI’s research portfolio that builds on our strengths and partnerships.
CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.
ILRI seeks to recruit a dynamic Head for its newly created unit for Business Development initiatives. The Head of Business Development will play the lead role in ensuring that the growing demand for livestock research in development countries is translated into new investment into ILRI’s research portfolio that builds on our strengths and partnerships.
- Develop
an institutional strategy and implementation plan for broadening the
investor base of the organization, and successfully develop substantial
funding streams, in line with ILRI’s new Corporate Strategy;
- Actively
grow and maintain the Center’s networks with investors and enhance
cooperation with donor governments through personal contacts and
consultations to identify further scope for research for development
activities;
- Develop
and implement an investor communication strategy in collaboration with the
Public Awareness and Research teams;
- Act
as institutional contact point for resource mobilization issues, including
providing input into day-to-day communications with donors regarding
grants and institutional fundraising
- Ensure
the highest quality of proposal development and compliance with both
institutional and investor requirements ;
- Develop,
implement and supervise internal processes and procedures to support
researchers in the development of high quality research proposals;
- Provide
overall management and supervision of the Business Development unit,
including recruitment and management of staff, oversight of unit budgets,
and oversight of management of databases for investor intelligence and
grant development.
Requirements
- Advanced
degree in business administration, non-profit management, communications,
or related degree plus equivalent experience;
- Proven
experience in fund raising for international organizations in developing
countries, including playing the lead role in generating large grants;
- Experience
in program management and leading teams, and strong administrative,
communication and public relations skills;
- Excellent
networking skills and proven ability to work with a large number of
partners/stakeholders;
- Extensive
personal network among investors supporting agricultural development and
research in development countries. Direct experience in a donor
agency would be an advantage;
- Experience
working with multinational and multidisciplinary teams.
Post location: Nairobi, Kenya.
Duration: 3 years, with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Duration: 3 years, with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Position level: The position is equivalent to Scientist/Research Level 3, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: – 15% Pension – Medical insurance for staff and dependents – Life insurance – Education allowance for children – Housing allowance – Relocation Allowance – Annual Home leave – Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days+public holidays.
*Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship.
Scientist- Animal Genetics/ Breeding
Vacancy Number: AGB/BIOTECH/11/12
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration: 3-year contract renewable
Base salary from USD 45,000 – 55,000 per annum depending on experience. Total salary & benefits package circa USD 90,000 (tax free*)
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries.
ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research
partnership of 15 centres working with many partners for a food-secure
future.
ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in
East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia.
www.ilri.org.
CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.
The ILRI seeks to recruit a Scientist – Animal Genetics/Breeding. This position exists to manage development of animal genetic resource tools (AnGR) and information systems as decision support tools and aids for conservation and sustainable use of AnGR to contribute to the development, establishment and management of country AnGR database (e.g. Domestic Animal Genetic Resources Information System (DAGRIS) to support the development of viable breeding strategies and institutional arrangements for developing countries.
Specific responsibilities
1) Project management
CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.
The ILRI seeks to recruit a Scientist – Animal Genetics/Breeding. This position exists to manage development of animal genetic resource tools (AnGR) and information systems as decision support tools and aids for conservation and sustainable use of AnGR to contribute to the development, establishment and management of country AnGR database (e.g. Domestic Animal Genetic Resources Information System (DAGRIS) to support the development of viable breeding strategies and institutional arrangements for developing countries.
Specific responsibilities
1) Project management
- Lead
and manage projects and field activities, working closely with both
national and international research and development partners
- Prepare
budgets and monitor their use in the project cycle.
- Be
responsible for evidence-based assessment of the feasibility and
appropriateness of animal genetic resource (AnGR) models to be piloted,
including working with partners on gender dimensions, farmer business and
organizational strategies and potential constraints to adoption.
- Document
discussion and minutes during scientific meetings and discussions with
partners and ensure follow up on action points, including communicating
with the broader ILRI as required.
- Work
in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in a developing country
setting.
2) Scientific contributions and expected
outputs
- Undertake
analytical work based on regional priorities in AnGR utilization and
sustainable development for developing countries.
- Apply
existing and new conceptual frameworks to identify pro-poor opportunities
for improving AnGR in the associated value chains.
- Updated
versions of the Domestic Animal Genetic Resources Information System
(DAGRIS).
- Carry
out synthesis of studies and literature around topical issues affecting
AnGR improvement, utilization and development in developing countries.
- Document
innovative approaches that may help to integrate phenotypic and molecular
genetic information in practical breeding programs.
- Publish
research results in peer- reviewed journals, conference proceedings or
other public media.
3) Capacity building
- Contribute
to the capacity building component of ILRI: including organizing and
implementing relevant training for stakeholders and international
partners.
- Supervise
MSc and PhD students from different countries on relevant topics
- Mentor
graduate students within the Biotechnology theme and provide supportive
training in developing soft skills where required.
- Train
trainers in developing countries to improve their understanding and
strengthen their skills to implement sustainable AnGR improvement
projects.
- Co-ordinate
and facilitate scientific exchanges with partners from both developed and
developing countries to enhance practical skills in AnGR utilization under
developing country conditions.
4) Communication and representation
- Contribute
to preparing strategic communication products relevant to AnGR in
developing countries.
- Participate
in the communication of Biotechnology and ILRI work, e.g. through
preparation of ILRI publications such as working papers, policy briefs,
technical reports, journal publications, conference papers and
presentations at relevant forum.
- Facilitate
workshops and meetings for specific projects (Chicken Health Research 4
development; DAGRIS etc.
5) Partnerships
- Work
to strengthen existing partnerships. Strategically identify new partners
and collaboration needs; actively explore partnership opportunities;
effectively lead implementation of collaborative activities; successfully
motivate participation and commitment within the partnerships; monitor and
cultivate healthy and effective performance of partnerships.
- Represent
Biotech Theme (especially BTO3) on official matters within ILRI-Ethiopia,
and when requested by ILRI management, outside ILRI.
- Establish
and maintain professional contacts, and interact with both national and
international office holders and experts, other researchers, international
organizations, development partners, and stakeholders in AnGR.
- Facilitate
meetings, discuss, prepare and agree on MoU’s and CRA’s with partners
- Collaboratively
work with partners (national and international) in the joint supervision
of graduate students in various research projects.
6) Resource mobilization
- Lead
and contribute to the development of research for development proposals
for funding. Based on circumstances, play a role as PI, primary partner
and as a supporting applicant.
7) Team management
- Lead
the biosciences team in Addis in an effective way through coaching,
mentoring, empowering and building a team which is vibrant and effective.
Furthermore, effectively manages resources (financial and physical) under
BT Addis group. The group includes a post doc, research technicians, field
assistants, consultants and students (PhD and MSC).
- Enhance
the capacity of the group members in response to existing needs and
emerging challenges in AnGR.
8) Institutional development
- Contribute
to the development of strategies to better support pro-poor livestock
improvement in developing countries.
- Contributing
to the organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops organized or
co-organized by BT03 team and Biotech.
- Network
with a large number of partners/stakeholders.
Requirements
- PhD
in Genetics / Animal Breeding, with at least 5 years working experience at
an international or regional level.
- Proven
science communication skills and demonstrated ability to produce high
quality scientific publications.
- Strong
capabilities in data analysis, including competency in a number of
statistical package, such as SAS, GenStat, SPSS etc.
- Demonstrated
ability to supervise a research group (including students), mentor young
researchers.
- Proven
management skills and ability to prioritize, deliver under pressures
and within set deadlines.
- Good
knowledge of developing country livestock production and systems,
especially in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia regions.
- Oral
and written communication skills.
- Training
skills (on aspects of animal genetic resources for ILRI staff and
professionals from partnering institutions).
- Networking
skills (establishment of new collaborations); through improved
collaboration and communications, improve the visibility of ILRI and its
research activities on animal genetic resources; thereby maintain good
will for collaboration.
- Research
proposals development; Application of scientific knowledge in
community-based animal breeding and disease control, including provision
of information on animal genetic resources.
Position level: Research Level 4C
Scientist Level 1 or 2, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Post locations: This position is based Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
Terms of appointment: ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: – 15% Pension – Medical insurance for staff and dependents – Life insurance – Education allowance for children – Housing allowance – Relocation Allowance – Annual Home leave – Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days+public holidays.
*Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship.
Applications procedure:
Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Post locations: This position is based Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
Terms of appointment: ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: – 15% Pension – Medical insurance for staff and dependents – Life insurance – Education allowance for children – Housing allowance – Relocation Allowance – Annual Home leave – Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days+public holidays.
*Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship.
Applications procedure:
Applicants should address a cover letter and CV to Human
Resource Director 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. email applications to ilri-AGB@cgiar.org by
30 November 2012.
The position reference number ‘AGB/BIOTECH/ /11/12’ must be
clearly indicated in the email subject line.
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website athttp://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Suitably qualified women and citizens of developing countries with experience of working internationally are particularly encouraged to apply.
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website athttp://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Suitably qualified women and citizens of developing countries with experience of working internationally are particularly encouraged to apply.
