Research Associate – III Health Program at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

 

Research Associate – III Health Program

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied  , Research 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Under the guidance of the technical lead, support the design, development, and implementation of field studies, including the selection of appropriate epidemiological methods for collecting field and laboratory data.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of training materials to farmers and animal health practitioners.
  • Prepare research ethics applications, data-sharing agreements, and progress reports.
  • Contribute to the analysis of research data, interpretation of results, and preparation of reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  • Represent ILRI in daily interactions with project partners and maintain good relations with study participants, local authorities, funders, and other stakeholders.
  • Liaise regularly with government officials and project partners.
  • Disseminate research findings at scientific meetings and conferences.
  • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned

Requirements

  • A Bachelors degree in veterinary science or agricultural economics.
  • Minimum of three years' work experience in field-based projects
  • Some experience in field epidemiology and collection of epidemiological data
  • Familiarity with platforms such as ODK/KoboToolbox is desirable
  • Excellent organizational, analytic, and interpretive skills.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Good interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills, especially to diverse audiences and targets.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and foster teamwork.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and to take initiatives.
  • Willingness to spend extended time in the field and periods outside Nairobi.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) on www.ilri.org to apply

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