Crop Livestock Systems Scientist
Posted: 10 Jun 2013 05:35 AM PDT
Vacancy Number: LSS/IS/05/2013
Livestock Systems and the Environment Location: Nairobi, Kenya Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal Base salary dependent on experience – starting from USD 65,000 -75,000 per annum depending on skills and experience, with an attractive international benefits package (tax free*). 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. ILRI seeks to recruit an experienced scientist to broaden our capacity to address issues related to the integrated assessment of biophysical, social and economic trade-offs that livestock keepers face in response to changing landscapes, climate, market conditions and others. The position will complement the biophysical and modelling skills present in the institute and will be especially concerned with aspects related to the consequences of, and adaptation to, global change by smallholders and pastoral groups in the developing world. The successful candidate will be part of Livestock Systems and the Environment, a team that focuses on targeting options and investment opportunities for improving the sustainability of livestock systems and its contribution to pro-poor livelihoods as the demand for animal products increases. The candidate will provide leadership in assessing the household level impacts of potential livelihood strategies as agro-ecological systems change. Responsibilities: Working in collaboration with agro-ecological systems and spatial analysts, global change modellers, NRM scientists, geographers and agricultural economists the successful candidate will:
Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to areas where there are ILRI activities. Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal contingent upon individual performance and 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 and salary are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship. Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications 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. Applications should be sent to the Human Resources Office by email: ilri-IS-Livestocksystems@ Closing date: The position will remain open until 24 June 2013. To find out more about ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org |
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