Bioversity International Livestock Research Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

Bioversity International Livestock Research Specialist - Jobs in Uganda


On behalf of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Bioversity International is now seeking for a qualified candidate to serve as a Livestock Research Specialist.
Bioversity International and ILRI are CGIAR Research Centres.

Responsibilities

Research management

  • Work with researchers and students in the project to plan, organize and implement research on testing of interventions to improve market linkages for incentivizing uptake of technologies to enhance pig productivity
  • Supervise field data collection
  • Supervise field data entry and data uploading to the server
  • Maintain project database system
  • Supervise enumerators and field staff for the Livestock CGIAR Research Program
  • Participate actively in regular project planning meetings and annual project meetings
  • Write quarterly summary reports for dissemination to all project members
  • Carry other activities as required by the Livestock CGIAR Research Program
    Program reporting and administration
  • Travel extensively to the field to ensure project research activities are implemented timely and according to agreed protocols
  • Work with the Finance and Administation Officer to plan field activities and prepare field budgets
  • Oversee the Livestock CGIAR Research Program field expenditure for research activities
  • Manage field equipment and suppliers
  • Maintain up-to-date inventories of equipment, supplies and consumables

    Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Livestock Production, Animal Science Agricultural Economics, or Agribusiness
  • At least five years of relevant experience with Livestock Value Chain projects and with coordinating Livestock Research (i.e. with field
    data collection, training, and coordinating with different stakeholders including farmers)
  • A proven track record of coordinating and implementing farm research and capacity building activities
  • Management and supervision of field teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an engaging personality
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and partner organizations
  • Ability to communicate with different stakeholders from inside and outside Uganda
  • Understanding of the livestock landscape in Uganda
  • Ability to handle electronic data entry and data management
  • Strong English language skills, both written and spoken
  • Willingness to travel locally, regionally and internationally
    Desirable qualifications and competencies
  • Experience working in an international organisation and/or in applied agricultural research
  • Experience with data entry in electronic databases

    How to Apply

    Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 27th September, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; Bioversity International Livestock Research Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

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