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ILRI MSc Research Fellowship – call for applications: Animal Production / Biostatistics

Project:  Sustainable small ruminant breeding programs for “climate smart villages” Location:  Kenya (Nairobi) Duration:  6 months, starting between July and August 2014 The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI,  www.ilri.org ) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. Part of the CGIAR Consortium ( www.cgiar.org ), A collaborative action is proposed that uses the strengths and experiences in action research for improved small ruminant production and capacity development of ILRI, and a national university (JKUAT), working with CCAFS and their partners on the ground to efficiently and sustainably increase the production of meat and milk from small ruminants, and improve incomes of small-holder farmers within the “climate smart villages” of Lower Nyando. The overall objective of the project titled is to sustain...

Research Technician – Biosciences

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Technician to provide support in the development of thermostable vaccines. 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.  http://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.  http://www.cgiar.org/ Background The Animal Bioscience Program is one of the Bioscience research programs at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). The main focus of the Program is genetics, genomics, epidemiology and diagnostics of important livestock species (cattle, pigs, camel, sheep, and goats) and diseases (Trypanosomiasis,...

Biology/Agriculture Teacher

Our Company is a leading sugar miller with a heritage spanning over forty years, situated in Western Kenya along Awasi   - Nandi  Hills road (About 55km from Kisumu). We seek for suitable qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens who are dynamic, self motivated and results oriented candidates for the following position in our Company’s educational institution, Chemelil Sugar. BIOLOGY/AGRICULTURE TEACHER           Reporting to: Principal Minimum Qualification ·                     Bachelor of Education degree in Agriculture / Biology or Bachelor of Science Agriculture Education and extension degree. ·                     A minimum of 3 years relevant experience and must have done Agriculture subject at Form Four leve...