INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
Ref: SC/T1/03/2006
General: The Africa-based, globally networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries. ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff work in partnerships and alliances with hundreds of organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutions in the world. ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Our staff are also based in 7 partner institutions in other parts of Africa and in Asia and Latin America. We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
The position: ILRI seeks to recruit a Senior Scientist to lead its multi-disciplinary project on Livestock Systems Evolution within Targeting Research & Developing Opportunities Theme. This research area examines socio-economic and natural resource drivers of livestock system evolution as a basis for setting priorities and targeting livestock-based interventions to alleviate poverty while protecting the environment. The specific duties will include: a) Providing leadership for initiating and implementing research on trends in livestock systems evolution and their consequences in developing countries; b) Undertaking research in one or more areas relating to livestock systems evolution or modelling livestock system changes; c) Coordinating inputs from the project to ILRI’s strategy and its implementation and facilitating interaction with other ILRI Themes and a range of research and development partners. d) Providing leadership for the project’s work plans, monitoring budget, resource mobilization, training, partnerships, and outreach.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to areas where there are ILRI activities.
The successful candidate will have:
Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Geography, Systems Analysis, Systems Ecology or other relevant discipline with a minimum of eight years post-doctoral experience, particularly in a developing-country context.
Strong analytical skills in one or more of the following areas: systems analysis, scenario analysis, spatial analysis, simulation modelling, and multi-market modelling.
Experience with applied systems research at global and/or local levels and in application of spatial tools such as GIS and remote sensing to inform practical decision making.
Experience in managing research budgets and a proven track record in developing successful proposals for donor funding.
Interpersonal skills and written communication skills, with a record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary research teams, build partnerships across ILRI Themes and at national and international levels.
Experience with analysis of livestock systems and knowledge of other international languages are desirable.
Terms of appointment: Initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter (quoting Ref: SC/T1/03/2006), curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience, to the Head of Human Resources, ILRI, P.O. Box 30709 00100, Nairobi, Kenya; Telephone: 254-020-4223000; Fax: 254-020-4223001; e-mail: recruit-ilri@cgiar.org. The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the envelopes of mailed, or on the fax or email applications. The application deadline is: 16th June 2006
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at http://www.cgiar.org/ilri/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.