Team Leader, Herd Health

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Team Leader, Herd Health to lead a small team undertaking research on animal health and delivery of animal health services. The research is focused on a) assessment of epidemiological, institutional and policy constraints to improve animal health for increased productivity in small-holder and pastoral livestock systems in developing countries, b) identification and testing of interventions to improve animal health and c) delivery of animal health services.  The post reports to the Program Leader for Animal Science for Sustainable Productivity (ASSP). The ASSP Program conducts research on animal feeding, breeding and health to increase livestock productivity to increase the supply of meat and milk and to increase the income of small-holder livestock farmers. Our work focuses on increasing the supply and quality of animal feed from forage and crop residues, developing animal breeding strategies that are suitable for small scale farmers and promotion of animal health through improved management practices and control of specific diseases. We also test how new approaches to increasing animal productivity can be implemented in different livestock and farming systems

ILRI works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI is a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (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 West and southern Africa and South and Southeast Asia.www.ilri.org.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 31 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting research on animal health in livestock systems in developing countries, including identification of animal health constraints through field surveys, participatory methods and diagnostics, field testing interventions to improve animal health and developing and testing models of delivery of animal health services.
• Leading and managing a multi-locational animal health research team, including leading the conceptual development of research projects and being responsible for planning and implementing research
• Building collaboration with other research teams in ILRI, including those working on food safety and zoonoses, animal breeding, animal feeding, genomics, and diagnostics and vaccines
• Collaborating with a wide range of partners including research institutions, government agencies, NGOs and the private sector
• Publishing results in papers, technical manuals and briefs, policy briefs and other communication products
• Resource mobilization to build the program

Requirements:

• A degree in veterinary or animal science and a PhD in an animal health topic
• At least 8-10 years’ relevant post-doctoral experience and a proven track record in research in animal health
• A sound understanding of health issues in livestock systems in developing countries
• Extensive experience of working in the field, preferably in developing countries
• The ability to provide scientific leadership and manage a research team
• The ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and a proven record of collaboration
• A proven ability to mobilize resources
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to communicate to diverse audiences

Position level: 5B or 5C depending on experience

Post location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with frequent travel to other countries in which ILRI has programs.

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: Children Education, Housing, Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.

 Salary range USD 75,000 per annum depending on skills and experience, plus attractive international benefits package (tax free*).

*Benefits and salary are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship.

Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae. The position title and reference number: REF: TLHH/ASSP/02/04 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com/ by 12 March 2014

 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. Suitably qualified women and developing country citizens are particularly encouraged to apply.

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