Research Technician
Vacancy Number: RT-Biotechnology/03/13
Location: ILRI Nairobi campus
Duration: 2 year term renewable
Location: ILRI Nairobi campus
Duration: 2 year term renewable
General
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. 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 by15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.
The Position: ILRI seeks to recruit a research technician to work with a team carrying out research on improving utilization of farm animal genetic resources.
Job purpose:
To manage the collection and analysis of quantitative genetics data for reporting by research scientist. This involves providing key statistical outputs and designing presentations formats for key findings; developing and updating livestock monitoring and feedback databases; developing and auditing data management protocols for generic data on animal production systems and environments; supporting and strengthening database management; supporting and monitoring web resource maintained by projects; working with multinational partners and stakeholders as various projects demands.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical input and support in quantitative data related to animal genetic resources compilation and analyses of the data collated.
- Provide support in management, processing and use of livestock databases and data in MISTRO and follow-up documentation, contact details, networking arrangements between various partners.
- Contribute to research outputs and scientific reporting related to livestock genetics and breeding information in project countries under supervision of scientists.
- Organise and contribute to capacity building through relevant supportive training in animal breeding and genetic data collection and management, group discussions and provision of feedbacks to livestock keepers and industries players.
- Participate in institutional training and seminars.
Skills and Competencies:
- BSc in Animal Production related field with specialization in Animal Genetics and Breeding (partially completed or completed MSc in Animal Genetics & Breeding is an advantage)
- 5 years of relevant work experience;
- Good Knowledge of statistics, MS–Office and livestock databases;
- Experience with computer software for quantitative for genetic analyses;
- Experience in a research environment;
- Ability to work independently and with internal and external stakeholders;
- Good organisation and problem solving skills;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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: This position is job Grade 2C KES 116,417 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
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined together 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 to the Human Resources Director by registering at this link: http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined together 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 to the Human Resources Director by registering at this link: http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at http://www.ilri.org
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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