Research Associate II, Isiolo, Kenya
Organization:
Country: Kenya
Field location: Isiolo
Office: ILRI in Isiolo

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate II to support various research activities on rangeland health.

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day implementation of activities related to grazing management and restoration conducted by RHTs in collaboration with MSIPs and local rangeland institutions
Train RHTs, field staff from CCM and VSF-Suisse, MSIPs, and local rangeland institutions in participatory rangeland management (PRM)
Contribute to overseeing integrative One Health activities—activities addressing the health of people, livestock and rangelands together—including collection and communication of monitoring information to HEAL, and distribution and dissemination of monitoring information on the ground
Serve as the primary liaison between ILRI research staff in Nairobi and VSF-Suisse and CCM, MSIPs, and rangeland institutions at the local level d8DA1CN veHAo
Support and contribute to ILRI research activities being undertaken at the local level
Perform any other related duties as may be required
Requirements

Bachelor's degree or diploma in rangeland management, agriculture, environmental health, environmental hygiene, natural resources sciences or relevant field
Two years relevant experience with degree or four years relevant experience with diploma
Experience in implementation of participatory rangeland management (PRM), community-based rangeland management, or similar approaches in rangelands
Proven experience in conducting trainings in a participatory way for different stakeholders (NGOs, government and communities)
Very good interpersonal and communication skills
Post location: Isiolo

Terms of Appointment

This position is at job level HG 11 and it is only open to Kenyan nationals. The position is a 1-year fixed term contract. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances

How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the role, and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the "" tab above on or before18 December 2023 The position title and reference number REF: SLS/1210/2023 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

To find out more about ILRI visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org