Scientist Systems Analysis

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Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:47 AM PDT
Vacancy Number: SSA/NBO/03/2013
Humidtropics
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal

 The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research partnership of 15 centres working with many partners for a food-secure future. 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 by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org.

 Humidtropics, a CGIAR Research Program (CRP), seeks to transform the lives of the rural poor in tropical Americas, Asia and Africa. Innovative integrated systems research in the humid tropics will help poor farm families, often led by women, boost their agricultural productivity while preserving the land for future generations. ILRI is heavily engaged in the Humidtropics, leading Strategic Research Theme 1 on Systems Analysis and Global Synthesis with strong inputs into other CRP’s. Further 
information is available at: http://humidtropics.org/

 The Position: ILRI seeks to recruit a scientist with knowledge of mixed-crop livestock systems from the developing world. He/she will be responsible for conducting research for the Humidtropics Strategic Research Theme 1 on Systems Analysis and Global Synthesis.  He/she should have a solid background in impact assessment tools, knowledge to develop and to apply system analysis tools, and to analyse intensification scenarios and assessing environmental impact.

 Responsibilities:
  • Coordinating the implementation of surveys and experimental work to characterise agricultural systems at different level across action sites;
  • Assessing systems performance in terms of productivity, economics and environmental impact;
  • Contributing to capacity building through training of PhD students and postdocs on systems analysis;
  • Publishing the results of research in high quality peer-reviewed international journals;
  • Contributing to the development of new research proposals.
Essential Skills and Qualifications will include:
  • PhD in agronomy, livestock science, agro-ecology or environmental sciences;
  • At least 2 – 4 years post doctoral experience;
  • Knowledge of diverse modelling techniques (dynamic simulation, optimisation, econometrics);
  • Knowledge of environmental impact assessment methods;
  • Track record of publishing in high quality peer-reviewed articles;
  • Work experience in developing countries including Africa, Asia or Latin-America;
  • Knowledge of French and Spanish will be considered an asset.
Post location: This position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Position level: Scientist level 1 (4C).
Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.

 Terms of appointment: ILRI offers a competitive international and salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension – Medical insurance – Life insurance –and allowances for: – Education – Housing – Relocation – Home leave – Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.
*Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship.

 Applications:
Applicants should address a cover letter and CV to the Human Resources Office 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. Email your application to ilri-SSANBO@cgiar.org on or before 22 April 2013. The position title and reference number:SSA/NBO/03/2013 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.
To find out 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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