18 Research Jobs in Ethiopia jobs

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General Field Coordinator
Insights Consults Plc Oromia, Ethiopia
// Job Description - General Field Coordinator Position: General Field Coordinator Reports to Project Lead Duration: Project duration 5 months between July 2019- December 2019 Location: Various Zones/Woreda in Oromia, Sidama and Gedio Regions Insights consults is an independent, full service management and research firm legally registered in Ethiopia to deliver an array of research and business consulting services to a wide range of government, non-government and commercial companies.  We, at Insights Consults, help organizations in setting up baseline data that supports them as an input in program design. We also assist organizations in performance measurement and evaluation of Program and campaigns, conduct surveys, and design and assessment of Monitoring and evaluation systems. Position Description Insight’s is looking for brilliant and highly-motivated young people to assist with our fieldwork activities in Oromia, Sidama and Gedio Regions. Final location will be finalized depending on place of residence and language ability of applicants. Successful candidates will be added to our database and be contacted for further screening.   The main role of General Field Coordinator is for coordinating, monitoring and supervising Field coordinators ensuring that the field operations is is running smoothly, stakeholders relationship, to manage expenses on field ,  and resources are managed properly. In addition the General Field Coordinator, will be responsible for creating a safe and friendly working environment, providing leadership & logistics support and maintaining quality of work.   Ideal candidate have field operation management skill and is able to lead the field operation independently in harmony with other team members with little supervision and support. General Field coordinators should have strong listening skills when communicating with QCOs, Field coordinators Enumerators, and local stakeholders. This includes the ability to resolve interpersonal conflicts and hear complaints without becoming defensive. They are also good at allocating resources optimally and safety requirement of field activities. They are excellent communicators in English, and Amharic, have excellent interpersonal skills, team players and are able to effectively solve problems and adapt to changing situations. They are willing to develop their professional skills and work in challenging environment.   Key Responsibilities To Manage Field related expenses Assist recruitment process ( manage applications, screening, interview and on boarding) of Field coordinators and enumerators Participate in the training of Field coordinator and enumerators Ensure smooth implementation of the field work according to the activity plan including budget, monitoring of activities and coordination with government offices on the ground Secure Permission at regional level Maintain stake holders relationship at all levels. Test questionnaires and conduct interview using Tablets/Mobile phones. Travel to different locations at woreda and Keble levels to conduct field preparation and data collection. Document issues that arise during fieldwork with receipts. Conduct interview with stakeholders and Farmers to gain deeper understanding of selected topics Support and monitor daily QC sessions Manage daily activities of FCs and ensure that relevant information on next steps is communicated and resources availed on time. Manage finances and optimal allocation of resources Assist in any other tasks related to the delivery of the project at hand   Specific activities include: Push and follow-up in getting more applicants for the positions of FC and GFC , language requirements, as well as getting more women candidates Carry out on location interview with potential enum. Set selection criteria with Project Associate for the vacant positions. Select best candidates based on the set criteria and Compile the list for the next screening phase. Identify base camps with access to power and fuel and match it with the route plan. Break down the Supply Unit plan into detail drop pin level Process government permission. Prepare a contact list of base camp and motor bike providers obtained from logistics officers. Skills and Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree related to Accounting, economics, statistics, or other relevant discipline with relevant professional experience. 3-5 years of research experience with strong field level coordination and stakeholder management skills Experience with coffee farming highly advantageous ( raised in coffee growing families, participated in researches conducted on coffee) Excellent verbal and written proficiency in Amharic and English. Having a good communication skills in any one of the languages: Afan Oromo, Gede’uffa, Sidamu ‘Afoo is advantageous. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good computer skills – especially the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, internet. Ability to write a good Report. Willingness to work in rural areas and on weekends, if required Quick learner and effective team-player Ability to motivate team members, Good understanding and skill of properly managing field expenses and coaching of team members. Able to ride Motor bikes (Desirable) Application Process   Please follow this link https://tinyurl.com/yxognwfb and fill out the Application form. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply ASAP.  
Jul 15, 2019
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Field Coordinator
Insights Consults Plc Oromia, Ethiopia
// Terms of Reference for Field Coordinator Position Position: Field Coordinator Job Location:  Oromia, Sidama, and Gedio Reports to General Field Coordinator; QCO(on Data related issues) Duration: Project duration 10-15 weeks between September 2019- December 2019 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, Business, Economics, Statistics or related field with relevant professional experience   Experience: Experience in conducting surveys in particular at supervisory or team leader position. Language requirements: Excellent verbal and written proficiency in English and Amharic  and any one of  the local languages Afan Oromo, Gede’uffa, Sidamu’ Afoo Location: Various Zones/Woreda in Oromia , Gedeo, Sidama Regions   Insights consults is an independent, full service management and research firm legally registered in Ethiopia to deliver an array of research and business consulting services to a wide range of government, non-government and commercial companies.  We, at Insights Consults, help organizations in setting up baseline data that supports them as an input in program design. We also assist organizations in performance measurement and evaluation of Program and campaigns, conduct surveys, and design and assessment of Monitoring and evaluation systems. Position Description Insights Consultancy is looking for brilliant and highly-motivated young people to assist with our fieldwork activities in Oromia, Gedeo and Sidama Regions. The position is based in Oromia and SNNP regions. Final location will be finalized depending on place of residence and language ability of applicants. Successful candidates will be added to our database and be contacted for further screening.   The main role of Field Coordinator is for coordinating, monitoring and providing support to Enumerators . In addition the Field Coordinator will be responsible for creating a safe and friendly working environment, providing leadership & logistics support and maintaining quality of work. Ideal candidates have experience in collecting quantitative data using electronic data collection instruments, ability to motivate team members, keep a neutral attitude with the respondents, good understanding and skill of properly managing and coaching enumerators. And, they have the appropriate skill and methods to implement in the data collection process to maintain high data quality. They are excellent communicators in English and Amharic, have excellent interpersonal skills, team players and are able to effectively solve problems and adapt to changing situations. They are willing to develop their professional skills and work in challenging environment such as walking in rural villages and farms.   Key Responsibilities   Ensure that the team has all required information and necessary equipment’s ready in working order. Schedule activities as well as the work of others. Always be available to enumerators and team members Keep the team motivated and energized Provide coaching and feedback to enumerators regularly. Accompany new enumerators for their 1st days, with “replacement enumerators” if any, or with enumerators that produce lesser quality data and actively coach/train them Receive information from the Quality Control Officer (QCO) on basic logistics metrics, verify information with enumerators and report back to QCO daily. Organization and lead daily feedback sessions with the team to identify and solve problems Gather & share other other teams relevant information that team encountered in the field Managing the weekly budget and ensuring that everyone gets paid Communicate immediately any issues in the field to the Operations Manager and QCO Analyze situations and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Monitor and review information from events in the environment to detect or assess problems or health and safety concerns. Skills and Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science, Forestry, Development Studies, Economics, Business, Statistics, Social Science or related field. Experience in conducting surveys at supervisor or team leader position Experience with coffee farming highly advantageous ( raised in coffee growing families, participated in researches conducted on coffee) Very good communication skills in Amharic and English, Afan Oromo, Gede’uffa, Sidamu’affo. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good computer skills – especially the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, internet, ability to write a good report and also use Statistical software is a Plus. Willingness to work in rural areas and on weekends, if required Quick learner and effective team-player Able to ride Motor bikes   Application Process   Please follow this link https://tinyurl.com/yxognwfb and fill out the Application form. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply ASAP.  
Jul 15, 2019
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Enumerator
Insights Consults Plc Oromia, Ethiopia
// Job Description for Enumerator Position Position: Enumerator Job Location:  Oromia, Sidama, and Gedio Duration: Project duration 8-10  weeks between September 2019- December 2019 Location: Various Zones/Woreda in Oromia, Gedeo, Sidama Regions   Insights consults is an independent, full service management and research firm legally registered in Ethiopia to deliver an array of research and business consulting services to a wide range of government, non-government and commercial companies.  We, at Insights Consults, help organizations in setting up baseline data that supports them as an input in program design. We also assist organizations in performance measurement and evaluation of Program and campaigns, conduct surveys, and design and assessment of Monitoring and evaluation systems. Position Description Insights Consultancy is looking for brilliant and highly-motivated young people to assist with our fieldwork activities in Oromia and SNNP Regions. The position is based in Oromia, Gedeo and Sidama regions. Final location will be finalized depending on place of residence and language ability of applicants. Successful candidates will be added to our database and be contacted for further screening. Once selected enumerators will benefit from training sessions aimed at improving their professional development. The main role of Enumerators is to conduct surveys, and collect data using pre-designed data collection instrument. Ideal candidates have experience in collecting quantitative data using electronic data collection instruments, ability to ask questions clearly, keep a neutral attitude with the respondents, good understanding and skill of properly managing respondents, interview locations and maintain the pace of interview. And, they have the appropriate skill and methods to implement in the data collection process to maintain high data quality. They are excellent communicators in English and Amharic, have excellent interpersonal skills, team players and are able to effectively solve problems and adapt to changing situations. They are willing to develop their professional skills and work in challenging environment such as walking in rural villages and farms.       Key Responsibilities   Attend training sessions Test questionnaires and conduct interview using Tablets/Mobile phones. Travel to different locations at woreda and Kebele levels to conduct field preparation and data collection. Document issues that arise during fieldwork and communicate them to the field coordinator and supervisor Submit data collected on a daily basis Assist in any other tasks related to the delivery of the project at hand Skills and Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science, Forestry, Development Studies, Economics, Business, Statistics, Social Science or related field. Experience in conducting quantitative data collection Experience with coffee farming highly advantageous ( raised in coffee growing families, participated in researches conducted on coffee) Very good communication skills in Amharic, English, Afan Oromo, Gede’uffa, Sidamu’affo. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good computer skills – especially the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, internet. Willingness to work in rural areas and on weekends, if required Quick learner and effective team-player Able to ride Motor bikes       Application Process   Please follow this link https://tinyurl.com/y47fkoa9 and fill out the Application form. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply ASAP.  
Jul 15, 2019
Full time
Research Officer III - Field Genebank Operations
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// The Position : The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Officer III - Field Genebank Operations under its ‘Feed and Forage Development’ program . General:  The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.  www.ilri.org . Job Purpose :  The job holder will   facilitate and manage the forage germplasm conservation, regeneration, seed production and field trialling activities at four field sites (Addis Ababa, Debre Zeit, Zwai and Soddo) geographically dispersed across Ethiopia. Key   Responsibilities: Working as part of the genebank team in close collaboration with project staff in ILRI-Addis and reporting to the Genebank Manager.  The specific duties include: Leading the planning, coordination, implementation and supervision of day-to-day activities related to forage germplasm conservation, regeneration, seed drying and seed processing across the four Genebank sites in Ethiopia; Development of new ideas, products, techniques, methodologies, approaches, practices and procedures for forage germplasm regeneration; Monitoring progress in implementing the activities and delivering outputs in the areas of forage germplasm conservation and regeneration; germplasm characterization and evaluation; and herbage seed production; Responsible for herbage seed production of best-bets forage accessions and managing the financial and technical administration of the Herbage Seed Unit (HSU), petty cash payments, field staff issues, threshing, cleaning, storage and dispatch of seeds and maintenance of field facilities to facilitate the research work; Responsible for developing field phenotyping and seed production research in consultation with germplasm conservation staff, the Genebank manager and the Feed and Forages Development (FFD) Program Leader; Coordinating the collection and collation of data on all trials and evaluation plots for morphological/phenotypic characterization of the forage germplasm collection including the preparation of monthly and specific reports; Coordinating implementation of traits phenotyping on the field and glasshouse, and all agronomic activities related to forage germplasm conservation; Applying statistical techniques to systematically describe, condense and evaluate morphological and phenotypic data and contribute to data analysis, presenting research results at meetings and conferences and contributing to the publication of results in peer-reviewed journals; Develop and implement annual work plans for all field Genebank activities in consultation with the Genebank Manager; Work with the genebank database management specialist in managing the genebank field data and updating the database on germplasm regeneration, field planting and plant removal or death; Technical supervision/management of staff for forage germplasm regeneration and seed production activities and in the management of seedlings and plants in screen houses in Addis Ababa (Gurd Shola), Debre Zeit, Zwai and Soddo; Identifying accessions for regeneration and seed multiplication, and communicating with the Genebank Manager and the germplasm conservation team; Recording adaptability of species to different sites and maintaining a database on adaptation for seed production; Where necessary, introducing, developing and testing new procedures and/or equipment to meet experimental needs and ensure that they are fit for purpose; Capacity development of internal and external stakeholders, including technical backstopping and training to NARS, NGOs and farmers on forage agronomy and forage seed production as part of collaborative projects and in support of ILRI’s capacity strengthening activities, and presenting project activities to ILRI visitors;   Responsible for the development and implementation of Standard-Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk-management planning and other elements of the Quality Management System in the field genebank; Contributing to the preparation of training materials for seed production and scientific studies (plant physiology, agronomy, etc) and overseeing all components (experimental design, implementation and management) of our field trial research; Facilitating greater collaboration with colleagues from other ILRI programs, National Research Organizations and the tropical forages genebank of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT); Contributing to laboratory activities directed towards the molecular analysis of forage genetic resources; Contributes to resource mobilization through significant input to proposal development; Contributes to budget planning and management of physical and financial resources for implementation of multiple field research activities, including preparation of requisitions and reports on field expenditures; Perform other duties as required. Minimum Requirements: Education At least Master’s degree in plant science Experience: At least 7 years of work experience in seed production, preferably of forage grasses, legumes and browse species; Experience in project management. Having professional qualification in project management would be advantageous; Experience with computer packages (word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and data management) and use of data analysis software (e.g., GenStat). Skills: A good botanical knowledge for the accurate classification of forages A good working knowledge of both plant physiology and agronomy Ability to assess and implement new high-throughput plant phenotyping techniques (remote sensing (RGB), infrared and multispectral imaging) and the application of UAVs to monitor plant health and productivity) A good knowledge of stress (both biotic and abiotic) physiology would be desirable Knowledge and certification in the application and use of pesticides and herbicides would be an advantage Attention to detail and logical approach to scientific problem solving Ability to work independently and within a team setting Experience in staff supervision and timely accomplishment of tasks Extension (seed production) Driving License preferred Experience in teamwork and people management skills in a multicultural environment Excellent communications skills including verbal, written English and presentation skills; Excellent inter-personal skills, leadership skills and a proven networker Knowledge of computers and database/spreadsheet/word processing software Essentials: Proven ability in handling quantitative and qualitative data sets. Statistical software applications skills. Computer literate and conversant in Microsoft Office suite. A proven ability to write clear, structured and analytical reports. A proven ability to communicate complex concepts in simple language. A proven ability to work as part of a team. A proven ability to develop milestones and to adhere to timelines. Proven project leadership skills. Duty Station:    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Job Grade :     HG 15 Monthly Base Salary:  Birr 43,956 (Negotiable depending on the salary history of thecandidate). Terms of appointment:    This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three yeas. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site. 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 and reference number:  REF:RO- FGO/32/19  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 clicking on the " Apply Now " tab above before  18 July 2019. To find out more about ILRI visit our website at  http://www.ilri.org Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Jul 13, 2019
Full time
Technical Assistant II
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Technical Assistant II who will be working with Feed and Forage Development Program (FFD) at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. General:  The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.  www.ilri.org . Job   Purpose :  The purpose of this position is to provide a day-to-day support to staff working in these laboratories and to making sure that the laboratories are kept tidy at all times.   Key   Responsibilities: Provides general laboratory services supports (e.g., running and cleaning equipment such as distiller, autoclave, freezer, etc; storage of samples, monitoring use of equipment, etc) to staff working in feed and forage laboratories Ensure laboratory areas are always kept clean and tidy Assists in the calibration and in the preparation of instruction sheets for equipment    Assist in organizing laboratory and greenhouse facilities and equipment maintenance Assists in compiling information for the procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies Ensure safe handling and storage of laboratory supplies Assist in ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the laboratories Work with the supply chain unit (e.g., store) to assist delivering supplies and new equipment to the lab Assist with routine laboratory and greenhouse activities as agreed with supervisor and/or gene bank manager. Provide office assistance to program team Minimum Requirements: Education High school certificate Experience: One year relevant experience Skills: Good understanding of laboratory techniques/facilities High level of cleanliness and ability to carefully follow standard operating procedures Understanding of the use of PPE needed for laboratory work Effective communication in English, both written and oral Knowledge in specific field and use of simple tools and equipment Duty Station:   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Job Grade:    HG 8 Monthly Base Salary:  Birr 7,500 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the  candidate). Terms of appointment:    This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site. 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 and reference number:  REF:  TA/31/19  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 clicking on the " Apply Now " tab above before  19 July 2019.
Jul 09, 2019
Full time
Research Project Coordinator – Rangeland Health
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// The Position : The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a ‘Research Project Coordinator – Rangeland Health’. General:  The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org. Job   Purpose :  The Research Project Coordinator – Rangeland Health will coordinate implementation of community land management from a ‘One Health’ perspective with project collaborators and partners from government and local communities, leading to improved health of rangelands, animals, and people. Key   Responsibilities: Coordinate the ‘rangeland health’ component of a large-scale, ‘One Health’ research and development project, focused on improving the health of people, livestock, and the land; Coordinate implementation pastoral community land management according to demonstrated and documented approaches, in multiple sites in 3 countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia); Train partners and communities in implementing rangeland management, including participatory monitoring of rangeland condition; Supervise collection and management of primary field data and secondary data pertaining to pastoral community land management, including both social and biophysical data; Analyze data to document rangeland restoration successes and challenges; Work closely with development partners (especially government), and pastoral communities to maintain relationships and forge effective multi-stakeholder collaboration; Contribute to resource mobilization, including proposal development; Oversee project logistics related to fieldworks and other activities as relevant; Communication of research results to partners, including pastoral communities. Minimum Requirements: Education A PhD in Agriculture, Rural Development or related field, or a similar master’s degree with exceptional relevant work experience. Skills: Excellent skills in statistical analysis; Proficiency in appropriate digital technologies; Excellent management and interpersonal skills; Ability to operate independently, with strong critical decision-making skills; Pro-active and detailed-oriented personality, who can operate as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience for PhD holders, or 9 years of relevant experience for master’s holders. Required: Demonstrated experience in conducting research on land management with pastoralists; Extensive knowledge on community rangeland management through participatory methods; Experience in supervising collection of field data through surveys and/or technical measurements; Sufficient experience with supervision and coordination of field activities to oversee work in several sites in 3 countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia) simultaneously; Experience in facilitating, communicating with, and managing partners — especially government agents and members of pastoral communities; Excellent communication skills both orally and written in English and Amharic (Somali and/or Afaan Oromo desirable); Willingness to travel and work in difficult field conditions as necessary. Preferred: Direct experience with ‘One Health’ approaches — which seek to improve the health of people, livestock, and the land, through integrated actions; Experience in implementing community rangeland management with herding communities, or managing development projects or programs that include community rangeland management approaches; Experience in conducting monitoring of rangeland condition in response to community management through field data, participatory methods, and remote sensing; Experience in conducting research on gender dynamics in pastoral communities; Duty Station:   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Job Grade :     HG16 Monthly Base Salary:  Birr 50,801 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate). Terms of appointment:    This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site. 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 and reference number:  REF:  RPC-RH/29/19  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 clicking on the " Apply Now " tab above before  16 July 2019. To find out more about ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Jul 04, 2019
Full time
ILRI MSC Graduate Fellowship: Genetic Diversity Study in a Napier Grass Collection
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// ILRI MSC Graduate Fellowship: Genetic Diversity Study in a Napier Grass Collection The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a MSc graduate fellow under its Feed and Forage Development Program. The fellow will be studying the genetic diversity of a Napier grass (Cenchrus purpureus) collection. Napier grass, also called elephant grass, is one of the most important tropical forage grasses known for its high biomass yield, year-round availability under irrigated conditions, and resistance to most pests and diseases. ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.  www.ilri.org The position The ILRI Genebank holds over 100 accessions and progeny seeds produced naturally from different accessions. However, little information exists on the amount of diversity held in this collection and how this relates to collections held in other genebanks. Generating more information and understanding the diversity in the collection, in the progeny and in accessions sourced from other genebanks for germplasm enhancement will enhance the conservation and utilization of the genetic resources. Thus, the graduate fellow will work together with ILRI scientists to assess the genetic diversity in the collections and progeny plants through genotyping and phenotypic characterization. This position would be part of a team working with forage genetic resource characterization and conservation. The ILRI Feed and Forage Development program has an established molecular laboratory and bioinformatics capabilities to support this research based in ILRI Ethiopia. In addition, the Integrated Genotyping Service and Support (IGSS) platform and broader BecA-ILRI capabilities are available at ILRI Kenya to support this work. Under the supervision of ILRI scientists, the graduate fellow will genotype the Napier grass collection in the genebank to identify the amount of genetic diversity in the collection and progeny plants. The fellow will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with travel to Nairobi, Kenya as necessary. Project Title:   Genetic diversity study in a Napier grass ( Cenchrus purpureus ) collection and progeny plants Terms of Reference: Literature review on out-crossing nature and diversity in Napier grass Raise seedlings from seeds of Napier grass in greenhouse Isolate DNA from Napier grass seedlings and submit to IGSS for genotyping  Data analysis and write-up (at least 1 poster and 1 peer-reviewed journal publication) Position Requirements: Degree in Plant Science, Biological Sciences, or a related field Registered at a University, completed MSc course work and ready to start his/her thesis project Demonstrated experience working in molecular genetics, quantitative genetics or bioinformatics Work experience in organizing and implementing laboratory/field/glasshouse work Work experience in DNA extraction and analysis Good working knowledge of MS Office packages Experience contributing to writing reports and journal publications An effective and energetic team player with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment Ability to work independently, multi-task and meet tight deadlines Proficiency with written and spoken English Able to travel, depending on project needs Duration of fellowship:  6 months (with the possibility of extension) Location:  ILRI Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Terms of appointment: ILRI will offer a stipend to cover living expenses in the project location, medical insurance and cover research expenses. The fellowship will NOT cover university fees or tuition costs. The successful candidate will be supervised jointly by an ILRI scientist and the university/academic supervisor. Applications:  Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the role 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 Director, People and Organizational Development through our recruitment portal by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab, above by  12th July 2019 . The position title and reference number:  FF/GF/02/2019  should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application. We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Jul 03, 2019
Research Project Coordinator-Small Ruminant Value Chain
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// Research Project Coordinator-Small Ruminant Value Chain The Position : The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) seeks to recruit a  ‘ Research Project Coordinator-Small Ruminant Value Chain’ under its   Resilient Agricultural Livelihood Program at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Office.       General:  The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization its Headquarter based in Beirut, Lebanon supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ICARDA is committed to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through agricultural research, and the equitable use of natural resources. For more details: www.icarda.org Job Purpose:  The ’Research Project coordinator- Small Ruminant Value Chain (SRVC) facilitator will be working for ‘the CRP Livestock-Small Ruminant Value Chain transformation (SmaRT) program in Ethiopia. The SRVC Facilitator will provide programmatic, operational and logistical support for effective implementation of integrated interventions in selected sheep and goat value chain sites and contribute to monitoring, evaluation and learning. The SmaRT program supports Ethiopia in developing its small ruminant sector to spur economic growth and trade that will increase income and reduce hunger, poverty and under nutrition. Key   Duties Responsibilities: In consultation with the country program coordinator ensures effective and flexible coordination and implementation of small ruminant value chain interventions in Ethiopia; Oversees the day-to-day management of program activities at field level; Develops detailed implementation plans for site-level activities with full involvement of all team members; Contributes to proposal (concept note) development; Supervises and guides field staff/partners; Provides technical support to the site level team leaders of the national research centers in program implementation; Contributes to the capacity development interventions; Ensures and supports timely and efficient monitoring, evaluation and learning plans and initiatives; Prepares reports on technical and financial aspects of project operations, including project activities and their outcomes; Coordinates the preparation of timely and quality documentation / implementation reports to be submitted to CRP Livestock; including contributing to the packaging of feedbacks to farmers; Ensures that all partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders are appropriately and timely informed and involved in the program activities; Ensures effective dissemination of knowledge and insights gained; learnings as well as tools and methodologies to all implementing partners; Identifies potential related activities to which the planned program activities would be synergistic to and communicate / share with the country program coordinator for further action. Minimum Requirements: Education Master’s or PhD degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture or Business Management. Skills: Teamwork and people management skills in a multicultural environment; Excellent communications skills including verbal, written English and presentation skills; Excellent inter-personal skills, leadership skills and a proven network with partners; Skills of database/spreadsheet/word processing software; In-depth knowledge in a technical or specialized field Experience: At least 9 years of relevant work experience for master’s holders, and 2 years for PhD holders; Livestock or agriculture research experience, with a demonstrated record of publications; Experience in management of agricultural research and/or development projects in developing countries; Experience with project monitoring and evaluation systems and tools, as well as results-based management; Work experience in an international research or development organization; Experience in management of partnerships; Willingness to travel frequently to rural settings. Duty Station:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Job Grade:  HG16 Monthly Base Salary:  Birr 50, 801 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the   candidate). Terms of appointment:   This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site. 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 and reference number:  RPC/28/19   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 clicking on the " Apply Now " tab above before  12 July 2019. To find more about ICARDA, visit our Website at www.icarda.org.  To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.  
Jul 02, 2019
Full time
Research Officer I (IFPRI-ESAO)
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// The Position : The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - Eastern and Southern Africa Office (ESAO) seeks to hire ‘Research Officer I’ at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.    General:  IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organized under the CGIAR Consortium. The mandate of IFPRI is to identify and analyze alternative national and international strategies and policies for meeting world food needs in ways that conserve the natural resource base, with emphasis on low income and on the poorer groups in the countries. With a vision for a world free of hunger and malnutrition, IFPRI’s mission is to provide sustainable solutions for ending hunger and reducing poverty. Job Purpose:  The overall purpose of the job is supporting IFPRI researchers within an agricultural and economic research environment and contributing to research design and empirical analysis of primary and secondary data in IFPRI’s research areas:  ensuring sustainable food production; promoting healthy food systems; improving markets and trade; transforming agriculture; building resilience; and strengthening institutions and governance. The Research Officer is expected to provide support to ongoing research activities on agricultural water management, water-energy-food nexus, irrigation-nutrition-health-gender linkages, efficiency and productivity analysis, and seed systems. Key Responsibilities: Managing and conducting primary and secondary data collection on rural household, institutional, and value chain studies; Conducting statistical and econometric analyses; Writing literature review, research reports, concept notes, and funding proposals; Drafting, editing and transcribing reports, manuscripts, proposals and other documents; Organizing seminars, workshops and other learning events; Assisting in the preparation of reports and presentations, ensure timely and accurate dissemination of research findings to the relevant government authorities and donor agency. Communicate research findings to external audiences as appropriate Any other responsibilities that will be assigned by supervisor and or/management; Minimum Requirements: Education Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, or related discipline Skills: Proficiency in using statistical packages like STATA and R. In our working environment, STATA is most commonly used. A knowledge of R would be a plus.  Excellent quantitative analytical skills Thorough knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and data management Excellent knowledge of both written and spoken English A prior knowledge of GIS and Remote Sensing would be advantageous. Previous work experience on agricultural water management, nutrition, or energy related research would be preferred.  Experience: A minimum of three years working experience Broad / specialized knowledge of methods, techniques and processes Duty Station:   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Job Grade:    HG13 Monthly Base Salary:  Birr 35,492 (Negotiable depending on the salary history of the  candidate). Terms of appointment:   This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site. 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 and reference number:  RO/27/19  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 clicking on the " Apply Now " tab above before  12 July 2019. To find more about IFPRI, visit our Website at  http://www.ifpri.org/ To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at  https://www.ilri.org       Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Jun 27, 2019
Full time
Research Officer I
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// The Position : The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks to hire two ‘Research Officer I’ at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.    General :  IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organized under the CGIAR Consortium. The mandate of IFPRI is to identify and analyze alternative national and international strategies and policies for meeting world food needs in ways that conserve the natural resource base, with emphasis on low income and on the poorer groups in the countries. With a vision for a world free of hunger and malnutrition, IFPRI’s mission is to provide sustainable solutions for ending hunger and reducing poverty. Job Purpose:   The overall purpose of the job is to work effectively as research support within an agricultural and economic research environment. Key Responsibilities: The Research Officer will provide research assistance to the senior research staff of IFPRI-ESSP and designated staff in the following functions: Undertakes literature reviews; processes and synthesizes secondary household and regional data; Manages and conducts primary data collection, particularly through rural household and institutional surveys and value chain studies; Conducts statistical and econometric analyses; Develops and conducts training and policy dissemination; Editing and/transcribing reports, manuscripts, proposals and other documents, Any other responsibilities that will be assigned by supervisor and or/management; Minimum Requirements: Education Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics or related field Skills: Proficiency in using statistical packages like STATA and SPSS Good quantitative skills Thorough skill in word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and data management Excellent knowledge of both written and spoken English Experience: A minimum of three years working experience Broad / specialized knowledge of methods, techniques and processes Duty Station:   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Job Grade:    HG13 Monthly Base Salary:  Birr 35,492 (Negotiable depending on the salary history of the  candidate). Terms of appointment:    This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site. 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 and reference number:   RO/25/19  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 clicking on the " Apply Now " tab above before  02 July 2019. To find more about IFPRI, visit our Website at  http://www.ifpri.org/ To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at  https://www.ilri.org       Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Jun 20, 2019
Full time
Research Officer II
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry-ICRAF) seeks to recruit ‘Research Officer II - Tree Improvement Officer’. General:  The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry-ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health. The Centre’s headquarter is located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in more than 30 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. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website:  www.worldagroforestry.org . Job   Purpose :  The Tree Improvement Officer will be responsible for planning, coordination and implementation of research and development of seed source description, Breeding Seed Orchards, tree improvement, and seed source development.  Key   Responsibilities: Leading the planning, coordination and implementation of Breeding Seed Orchards; Development of new ideas, techniques and methodologies for the formulation of criteria and parameters for the identification and selection of plus trees for gene conservation and seed source development; Responsible for collection, processing and storage of data concerning seed source description and Breeding Seed Orchards and prepare project reports and outputs; In collaboration with the Seed Procurement officer and seed source officer, responsible for coordination and monitoring of national seed demand, establishment of seed sources, and seed collection planning implementation; Support research in the selection of provenances and populations of natural forests, plantations and farm trees for tree seed collection; Support and take responsibilities in breeding and seed source development program as outlined in the project document and the annual work plans; Contributes in proposal development and assist in the preparation of extension and training manuals for seed collectors, seed centers and forest enterprises; Assist and participate in the training of major stakeholders; Management of financial and physical resources of the project. Participate in the further development and implementation of PATSPOs seed source development in Ethiopia Express resourceful decision-making experience; having impact on the physical and financial operation of PATSPO; Demonstrate problem solving ability in complex situation concerning gene conservation, tree improvement and seed source development. Minimum Requirements: Education A minimum of MSc degree in tree improvement/breeding. PhD in tree improvement/breeding is a plus.  Skills: Excellent writer and communicator; Excellent interpersonal and networking skills in an international environment; Excellent persuasive communication, organizational and documentation skills; Ability to prioritize important/urgent activities and handle multiple tasks; Demonstrated ability to work independently on agreed priorities and deliverables; Ability to work under pressure with high accuracy and to meet deadlines; Fluency in English and Amharic, working knowledge of other Ethiopian language is advantageous. Experience: 5 years of relevant experience in theoretical and practical aspects of tree improvement, including field work and field establishments; Experience in forestry research and development in Ethiopia is highly desirable; Ability to think strategically to develop and implement tree improvement/gene conservation/seed procurement plans; Experience to present and package scientific information into various formats to suit specialist and non-specialist audiences, scientific articles and practical guidelines. Duty Station:   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Job Grade:    HG14 Monthly Base Salary:  Birr 38,223 (Negotiable depending on experience, skill and salary history of the  candidate ). Terms of appointment:    This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site. 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 and reference number:   REF:  TIO/21/19  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 clicking on the " Apply Now " tab above before  20 June 2019.
Jun 08, 2019
Full time
Research Management Coordinator - Value Chain
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Hawassa, Ethiopia
// The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks to recruit a Research Management Coordinator - Value Chain for the integrated Agriculture-Nutrition-Marketing Project focused on orange-fleshed sweet potato in selected districts (“woredas”) in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region of Ethiopia.  The position requires, experience in designing implementing an agricultural value chain, abilities in monitoring progress and problem solving along the value chain and the ability to work in a challenging environment. General:   The International Potato Centre (CIP) is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. The CIP Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) main regional office is in Nairobi, Kenya. CIP also has offices in eight other African countries. Job Purpose:  The Research Management Coordinator - Value Chain will work as part of a team on an integrated agriculture-nutrition-marketing project being responsible for facilitating the feasibility studies and setting up of value chains related to the marketing of fresh roots and orange-fleshed sweet potato-based processed products in three urban centers in SNNPR. The incumbent will be involved in the monitoring of progress along the entire value chain from seed multiplication to delivery to urban consumers, participating in data collection and analysis.  She/he will report to the Project Manager. Main Responsibilities: Collaborate in the design and manage the day-to-day activities involved with the development of sweet potato value chains for enhancing the marketing of fresh roots and processed products using orange-fleshed sweet potato as an ingredient; Collaborate in the development and implementation of training programs in Amharic and English relevant to the project; Contribute to the ongoing identification and resolution of bottlenecks along the entire value chain, including multiplication, production, harvesting, storage and processing of sweet potato; Supervise the collection and analysis of data relevant to monitoring value chain progress and the writing of progress reports; Facilitate the design and implementation of activities by stakeholders; Collaborate in studies for product development, paying particular attention to engaging women, men and youth; Participate in the implementation of the end line impact study and supervise field teams in data collection and processing; Guide and supervise a Research Assistants in conducting value chain-related activities; Receive and evaluate biweekly reports submitted by the Research Assistants; Assist the project manager in linking the project to relevant public organizations in SNNPR and Ethiopia; Submit updated activity reports to the project manager on a biweekly basis; Participate in the analysis and writing of at least one research publication a year; Participate in the writing of at least one communication output per year (brief, newspaper article, etc.); Participate in the Marketing, Processing and Utilization Community of Practice technical group; Support the project manager in staff supervision and relations with government officials; Contributes to fundraising activities through project development. Minimum  Requirements: Education: PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant field related to agriculture Excellent statistical analysis skills, preferably using STATA Experience: PhD with three years relevant experience in or Masters degree with ten years of relevant experience in value chain development Skill: Good facilitation skills; Experience in teamwork and people management skills in a multicultural environment; Fluent in Amharic and English. In-depth knowledge in a technical or specialized field Understanding of theoretical concepts / principles and their context Grade:  1 7 Duty Station: Hawassa, Ethiopia Minimum Base salary :                            Terms of appointment : This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa.  Dining and sports facilities are located on site. 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 and reference number:  REF: RMC-VC/17/19  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/ on or before  14  May 2019. To find more about CIP, visit our Website at http://www.cip.cgiar.org/ To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at https://www.ilri.org       Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
May 02, 2019
Full time
Research Associate II - Germplasm Health
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit Research Associate II - Germplasm Health who will be working with Feed and Forage Development Program (FFD) at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. General:  The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org. Job Purpose:  The purpose of this post is to participate and assist the activities related to germplasm health at the ILRI forage genebank Key   Responsibilities: Carry out surveillance on plant diseases and pests in different field stations of the Genebank and provide suggestion for proper fungicides and pesticides application Conduct greenhouse bioassays for determining virulence of viral, bacterial, phytoplasma and fungal pathogens including host propagation, inoculation, evaluation and data recording Prepare the reports corresponding to the germplasm health evaluation in the laboratory and field Maintain accurate records of laboratory and field activities in the database Apply for the issuing of the phytosanitary certificate for germplasm request and export of Genebank materials Collaborate in the management and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) and comply with all the requirements of the system Assist in the planning, organizing and execution of the Germplasm Health Unit (GHU) activities Assist in preparing and updating Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for the GHU Assist in maintenance and calibration of the GHU equipment Perform inventory counts and request for quotation for GHU activities Assist in daily supervision of activities and equipment, and the training of temporary staff and students Carry out the technical activities in the laboratory during the night, weekend and public holiday if reasonably requested according to the SOPs Other related duties as required and assigned by the supervisor Minimum Requirements: Education Bachelor degree of Diploma with Plant Pathology/Seed Technology Training: Experience on QMS is an advantage Skills: Effective communication in English, both written and oral Good understanding of molecular laboratory techniques Broad knowledge of plant diseases, pests, and Integrated pest management (IPM) Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and experimental design principles Basic knowledge of chemistry, math and biology Ability to learn new technologies and apply it to solve problems Ability to operate and maintain the laboratory equipment Time management skills to work on several different projects at once Efficient data recording and management skills Ability to work as a team member as well as independently Ability to work with laboratory chemicals, fungicides and other potential irritating substances Ability to do routine and repetitious work for long hours in the laboratory or field Flexibility to make occasional additional hours of work or days of weekend if reasonably requested Experience: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years relevant experience Or Diploma in relevant field with four years of relevant experience Experience in plant diseases diagnosis in the laboratory and field Experience working in laboratory, screenhouse and field environments Experienced in the growth and propagation of plants, preferably forages Experience in seed technology or conservation of plant genetic resources Experience in using a database Duty Station:   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Grade:    11 Monthly Base Salary:  Birr 14,416 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the   candidate). Terms of appointment:    This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site. 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 and reference number:  REF: RA/19/19  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 clicking on the " Apply Now " tab above before  14 May 2019. To find out more about ILRI visit our website at https://www.ilri.org Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
May 02, 2019
Junior Researcher
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
// Junior Researcher Internal/External Vacancy #078/2019 GIZ-  Social and economic reintegration of ex-combatants and conflict-affected groups in Ethiopia   As a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit – is dedicated to building a future worth living around the world.  We have over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including rural and economic development, education and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security. Together with our partners, we work to deliver flexible, effective and cost-effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions. Of our 18,260 employees in some 120 countries, almost 70 per cent are national personnel working in the field.  As a public-benefit German federal enterprise, we are committed to meeting our clients’ high standards with regard to transparency and accountability. German and European values are central to our work. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is our main commissioning party. European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector and national governments benefit from our services, too.  In Ethiopia GIZ has been implementing development programmes on behalf of the German government for over 40 years jointly with our national partners. The focus of our work in the country is on vocational education, sustainable use of natural resources, land management and food security, biodiversity and forestry. Further programmes enhance the development of a sustainable textile sector and renewable energies   The project “Social and economic reintegration of ex-combatants and conflict-affected groups in Ethiopia” responds to the request of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia to the Federal Government of Germany to support the reintegration of disarmed and demobilized ex-combatants. The promise of reintegration support for former insurgent groups is part of the Ethiopian Government’s peace initiative. Supporting the Government in delivering on that promise and helping the members of these insurgent groups to regain a civilian life therefore contributes to maintaining the momentum of the peace initiative. Derived thereof, the main objective of the project is ex-combatants from Ethiopian resistance groups receive effective support to promote their social and economic reintegration. The methodological approach of GIZ’s technical support is to strengthen the capacities of the government and relevant national and regional institutions to deliver on the promise of reintegration support, while extending individual capacity building support to ex-combatants.   The project is broken down in three fields of activity: 1.    improving the capacities of the governmental Project Office for Reintegration and its regional counterparts, including the development of standards, procedures and implementation strategies; 2.    supporting the social reintegration of ex-combatants through an Information, Counselling and Referral System (ICRS); 3.    supporting the professional reintegration of ex-combatants through life skills and vocational training, as well as technical assistance in entering the labor market.   Position :                                 Junior researcher Place of Work :                       Addis Ababa Required Candidate:              One Application deadline:            May 1, 2019   Responsibilities  The Junior Researcher is responsible for Conducting needs assessments of the target group of the project Providing continuous analysis of the developments in the environment of the reintegration process, including political analyses Providing a mapping of stakeholders related to the project Supporting the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the activities of the project  The Junior Researcher performs the following tasks:   Analysis conducts continuous research and media monitoring and provides regular briefings and written reports with a focus on political assessment of the environment of the reintegration process, conflict sensitivity and do-no-harm conducts field missions for research and follow-up, accompanies those of the project partner collects, evaluates and analyses data for an assessment of the background, the situation, the needs and the wishes of the ex-combatants provides a mapping of the situation and the needs of the target group of the project in a written and regularly updated fact sheet develops and maintains the stakeholder map of the project consolidates and adapts information and produces documents, concept notes, presentations and recommendations   Planning and monitoring supports project planning, monitoring and evaluation and updates information on progress, documents and reports regularly on results develops and organises quality assurance measures and suggests necessary changes, improvements and initiatives   Other duties/additional tasks contributes to knowledge management of relevant information participates in meetings at the GIZ office and the government’s project office translates work-related documents, and provides interpretation service if necessary performs other duties and tasks at the request of the management     Job Requirements Required qualifications, competences and experience   Qualifications University degree in relevant area (peace and security, social sciences, development studies, or a related field)   Professional experience 0-year professional experience   Other knowledge, additional competences Fluency in English and Oromifa, ability to follow media reports in Tigray and Amharic required; German is an asset experience in collecting qualitative and quantitative data, including by conducting interviews, compiling and analyzing data and drafting informative and concise reports Excellent writing and presentation skills Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office) Willingness to travel across the Country Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit     How to Apply Application procedure : Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable recent CV via   Email :  hreth@giz.de   Note: - Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title ‘ Junior researcher   #078/2019 ’ in the subject line of your email application. Due to large number of applications we categorise applications with the vacancy numbers. Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.   Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications from qualified women are encouraged
Apr 22, 2019