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Vacancy Number: RA/ RESAKSS/02/13
Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) initiative
Vacancy Number: RA/ RESAKSS/02/13
Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) initiative
Duration: 2-year contract renewable
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 Research Assistant to join a small team of professionals working on the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) initiative.
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 Research Assistant to join a small team of professionals working on the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) initiative.
The objective of ReSAKSS is to provide data, information and
knowledge to stakeholders in order to improve the formulation, implementation,
and monitoring and evaluation of agricultural and rural development strategies
in Africa.
The successful candidate will work with the Eastern and Central
Africa Node of ReSAKSS based at ILRI-Nairobi which is set up to serve the
COMESA region in the implementation of the Comprehensive African Agriculture
Development Program (CAADP).
The Position:
The Position:
The research technician /data analyst will be responsible for
all the data gathering/collection, collation, management and analysis for
various studies undertaken by ReSAKSS and its collaborating partners.
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Contribute
to ReSAKSS’ analytical work based on regional priorities in agriculture
and rural development. Areas of research may include regional trade
analysis, food security research, agricultural investment analysis,
agricultural investment modelling and other related areas
- Contribution
to the Monitoring and Evaluation of the CAADP indicators in the COMESA
region: this activity will involve data base design and management and
continuously updating the data. Data update will involve collation
of data from secondary sources and primary data collection as necessary.
- Contributing
to the capacity building component of ReSAKSS including organizing and
implementing policy relevant training for ReSAKSS’ stakeholders.
- Communication
and Knowledge Management: will be responsible for web design and web
content management. Will contribute to dissemination of ReSAKSS’ work,
through preparation of knowledge products such as: presentations, working
papers, policy briefs, technical reports, journal publications, conference
papers, posters, and brochures.
- Deal
with routine data issues arising in the course of data handling
- Contributing
to the organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops organized or
co-organized by ReSAKSS and its partners.
Requirements
- Master’s
degree in Statistics, Applied statistics, Mathematics, Economics,
Agricultural Economics or related subjects from a recognized university
and one year working experience in data management and analysis, or
similar duties;
- Bachelor’s
degree in Statistics, Applied statistics, Mathematics, Economics,
Agricultural Economics and a minimum of three years’ experience in data
management and analysis, or similar duties;
- Thorough
knowledge of at least one statistical analysis package (preferably STATA,
R, SAS or SPSS);
- Experience
in data management and performing quality assurance procedures;
- Good
skills in designing/development and management of computer relational
databases demonstrated by working experience in handling Microsoft access,
SQL databases or related programmes; and
- Skills
in web design and content management, and basic knowledge of HTML.
Other qualifications
- Experience
with statistical models such as regression models and other forms of
quantitative analysis, Knowledge and experience in agricultural and rural
development issues in Sub Saharan Africa;
- Ability
to develop an in-depth understanding of study goals and its implementation;
- Demonstrated
ability to establish and maintain professional contacts, and to interact
with national officials and experts, other researchers, international
organizations, development partners, and other ReSAKSS’ stakeholders;
- Ability
to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines without compromising the
quality of deliverables;
- Ability
to work in a team, with good interpersonal skills;
- Ability
and willingness to learn additional skills on the job;
- Ability
to prioritize tasks and able to work with little or no supervision;
- A
willingness to travel frequently within and outside the COMESA region;
- Strong
English language skills.
- Skills
in information technology and a basic knowledge of French will be added
advantages
Terms of Appointment:
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at
ILRI’s Nairobi campus. It 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 level 2 with a starting gross
salary of KES 116,417 per month.
The benefits package includes pension, medical and other
insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.
Location: The position will be based at the ILRI campus Nairobi, Kenya.
Location: The position will be based at the ILRI campus Nairobi, Kenya.
Project Management Specialist
Vacancy Number:REF: PMS/IBLI/02/13
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: two (2) year term renewable
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: two (2) year term renewable
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development.
ILRI is one of 15 centers supported by the Consultative Group on
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with
other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, and
Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos,
Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).
The Position:
The Position:
This position would be part of the team developing, piloting,
assessing the impact of, and scaling-up index-based livestock insurance IBLI
products.
A comprehensive pilot has already been commercially launched in
Marsabit county of Northern Kenya and Borana Zone of Southern
Ethiopia.
In executing its agenda, the IBLI project (www.ilri.org/ibli)
works with an array of commercial, NGO, governmental, academic and donor
partners.
We seek a well-rounded, experienced individual within the team
to play a central project management role: supporting implementation activities
of the team; managing project budgets; contributing to project reporting;
managing communication and publicity among others.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
1. Budget management and financial reporting:
- Manage
the project’s budget and resource allocation across staff, other human
resources, activities and preparation of the necessary project financial
reports.
- Liaise
externally with donors and internally with the Budget and Grants office, the
Finance office and the Project Management Officer to ensure accurate and
timely application of project finances and grants and the preparation of
necessary financial reports.
2. Project reporting and implementation support:
- Ensure
appropriate documentation of project implementation processes and
contribute to periodic evaluation of progress and the drawing of lessons
learnt.
- Support
efficient and effective project implementation through the provision of
systematic and timely information on implementation progress.
- Contribute
to the development of project reports for donors and other partners.
- Support
engagement with and coordination of partners to optimize leveraging
partnership interest and contributions.
3. Communication:
- Facilitate
links with other communication functions at ILRI
- Maintaining
and updating the project website
- Preparation
of project briefs, blogs posts and other project publicity materials.
Requirements
- A
Masters in Business Administration, Project Management or a relevant
Social Studies (e.g., Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural
Extension and Education) from a recognized University.
- At
least four years of progressive experience in project management and
implementation of innovative projects.
- Experience
with training, extension provision and implementation of development
projects at community level.
- Previous
experience in and demonstrated ability to maintain good relations with
project partners and stakeholders.
- Experience
in budget management for donor funded projects
- Knowledge
of livestock and familiarity with arid lands issues
- Good
presentation and oral/written communication and skills
- Creative
and dynamic person who can operate both individually and as part of a team
Terms of Appointment:
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, whose
initial contract will be for a two (2) year term renewable subject to
availability of funds and individual performance. Salary and benefits will be
in line with those provided within ILRI’s NRS scheme.
Job level and salary:
Job level and salary:
This position is job Grade 3A Level 1 with a starting gross
salary of 164,817 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided by
ILRI.
Location: The position will be based at the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya.
How to Apply:
Location: The position will be based at the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya.
How to Apply:
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined as one
document 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.
Applications should be submitted online by logging on to:
http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs by 5 March 2013.
The position title and reference number REF: PMS/IBLI/02/13 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.
The position title and reference number REF: PMS/IBLI/02/13 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.
Only applications sent via the above link will be considered,
and only short listed candidates will be contacted.