Job Title: Consultant
Trainer in Agriculture Institute
Posts: 5
Introduction
Indepth Research Services (IRES)
Kenya is an international training, capacity building, technical, and
management consultancy undertaking firm with solutions for development
interventions in Africa and around the world.
IRES is organized into three arms
namely IRES International Learning and Development Centre (ILDC), Local
ILDC institutes and Development and business Services.
IRES ILDC arm is dedicated to
delivering holistic workplace professional, vocational education and training
solutions aimed at bettering the performance of individuals and groups within
organizations.
The arm is organized into 8
specialized institutes that include Research, Data Management and Statistical
Analysis Institute; Project Management, Monitoring and Development Evaluation;
Geospatial and Earth Observation, Agriculture Development, Food Security and
Livelihoods, ICT4D and Mobile Technologies; Governance, Leadership and
Management; Development and Humanitarian Capacity Building; and Health and
Social Care Institute.
The 8 specialized institutes in
addition to carrying out professional capacity development in their various
areas of specialization, they also undertake relevant consultancy assignments.
We are looking for a trainer cum
consultant to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of our Agriculture
Development, Food Security and Livelihoods.
Key responsibilities in training
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Design and develop training programs
(outsourced or in-house)
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Creation or modification of required
training modules
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Choose appropriate training methods
per case (simulations, mentoring, on the job training, professional development
classes etc.)
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Use accepted education principles and
track new training methods and techniques
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Design and prepare educational aids
and materials
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Determine additional training
strategies based on data or observation
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Perform any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Key responsibilities in consultancy
work
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To provide scientific support in
implementing various research projects
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Implementing field surveys,
collecting and processing secondary data, developing research reports, policy
briefs, communication materials, and presentations on research
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Implement farm household, market and
consumer surveys, and collect and manage secondary data
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Facilitate focus group discussions
and key informant interviews in selected areas
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Data entry, cleaning and management
of survey data
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Managing electronic surveys:
programming of tablets (for example with CSPro, ODK), retrieving and assembling
the data, cleaning and organizing
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Locate, assemble and analyse
secondary data relevant for specific research
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Conduct statistical and econometric
analysis of survey and other data using STATA, SPSS or other standard
statistical software
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Conduct literature reviews and assist
in preparing strategy documents, research reports and policy briefs to
strengthen research and publication efforts
Minimum educational qualifications
and professional experience
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Masters of Science degree in
agricultural economics / Agribusiness management, Horticulture, Agronomy or
related field, from a recognized university or any other relevant degree with
bias in quantitative and qualitative analysis, from an accredited university;
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At least Three (3) years of
progressive experience in Research and Capacity Building in a reputable
organization.
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Good computer literacy and knowledge
of multiple statistical and/or qualitative software packages such as SPSS, SAS,
STATA, R Studio, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word.
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Experience conducting field research
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Experience in conducting field
surveys and analysis of farm household and market survey data
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Conversant with designing of
questionnaires in CAPI using CSpro and/or ODK
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Good interpersonal skills, integrity,
honesty and self-motivation
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Strong written, verbal,
organizational and Interpersonal skills,
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Have at least one publication in a
revered journal
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Have attended a ToT course within the
last two years
Personal Attributes, Skills &
Competencies
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Qualitative and Quantitative research
skills.
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Ability to manage large and complex
databases
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Ability to teach complex statistical
concepts to non-statisticians
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Good communication, presentation and
report writing skills
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Ability to keep up with new
technology
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Team player with excellent
interpersonal skills;
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Self motivated;
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Attention to detail;
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Adaptability and reliability
Mode of Engagement: Successful consultants will be contacted whenever training or
consultancy comes up to offer services as an external consultant.
This offer is only valid for six
months and will be renewable based on consultant’s performance and commences
from May 2017.
If you have the requisite
qualifications and experience please apply.
Interested applicants must provide
current CVs, with telephone and e-mail contacts; addresses of three referees,
and a cover letter to hr@indepthresearch.org by close of business 24th April 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Note: Use the job title as the
subject line in your application email.
