Research Associate Job in Nairobi, Kenya

International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
 
Recruiting a Research Associate – Social Economist
 
The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) – a member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org) – develops technologies, innovative methods, and new knowledge that better enable farmers, especially smallholders, to make agriculture competitive and profitable as well as sustainable and resilient.

CIAT conducts research for development in tropical regions of Latin America, Africa, and Asia (www.ciat.cgiar.org).

The Position: CIAT is seeking for a Research Associate – Social Economist to work within the Soils Research Area contributing towards targeting climate-smart technologies in East Africa. 

He/she will work within an interdisciplinary team supporting the implementation of projects and exploring analytical tools linking socioeconomic and biophysical datasets, as well as the statistical analyses and preparation of reports. 

The position is nationally recruited and based at the CIAT Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya.

How to apply:
 
Applicants are invited to visit http://ciat.cgiar.org/ciat-jobs to get full details of the position and to submit their applications.

Applications closing date: 23rd December 2015

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.