ICIPE Technical Assistants Jobs

icipe is a world-class research centre with a mission to alleviate poverty by ensuring food security, improving health, protecting the environment and building the capacity of researchers and communities across the

developing world through the application of insect sciences.

Employing more than 500 national and international staff, icipe is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with outposts in Ethiopia and on the shores of Lake Victoria in
western Kenya. icipe has a proud reputation and history of delivering world-quality science that has made crucial contributions to African food and health policy, delivered development outcomes to rural communities, and has been at the forefront of building Africa’s biological research capacity.

The Centre’s research activities
span the African continent with partnerships linking research organisations, not only across Africa, but also the globe. In addition, more than 100 graduate students and a number of postdoctoral fellows contribute to icipe’s
research portfolio annually.

icipe seeks to recruit a Technical Assistant in the African Fruit Fly Programme (AFFP). The position is tenable in Nairobi at the icipe Duduville campus. The position is for an initial fixed-term of 2 years, renewable, based
on performance and availability of funds. This is a nationally recruited position. A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Specific Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Conduct laboratory and field experiments as prescribed by scientists following icipe scientific procedures and guidelines;

Collect and record data for scientific research and maintain a proper data retrieval system;

Enter data from experiments/trials using appropriate computer software;

Perform basic analyses of data and generate reports for both internal and external use;

Care for and maintain colonies of insects and natural enemies related to the African Fruit Fly Programme;

Assist in identifying and maintaining excellent contact/rapport with farming communities involved in the Fruit
Fly Programme R&D work and assist in their training;

Ensure that experimental equipment and laboratories are clean and well maintained;

Monitor and facilitate in the procurement of lab supplies

in a timely manner, and maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment at all times;

Participate in the training of interns and students on attachment;

Assist in driving AFFP staff whenever required;

Supervise junior technical staff and assist them to overcome work bottlenecks that they may encounter, and report on the same to supervisors in timely manner;

Undertake any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements/Qualifications

Higher diploma in entomology or zoology.

Candidates with working experience in a busy research laboratory with extensive fieldwork related to crop pests and parasitoids will have an added advantage.

Core Competencies

Experience in postharvest disinfestation of fruit and vegetables.

Experience in handling and working with insects and their natural enemies is desirable, but not mandatory.

Proven track record of writing scientific and technical reports.

Must be computer literate.

Other Desirable Attributes

Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Fast thinking and able to solve day-to-day research challenges in a practical manner.

Maintains frequent contact with scientists and other technical staff for exchange of information.

A team player with ability to maintain harmonious working relationship in a multi-cultural and multi-racial environment.

Reporting

This position reports to the Project Leader.

How to apply

Applications will be accepted up to 18th April 2018. Interested applicants should submit: (a) a confidential cover letter, (b) detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses, fax numbers),
and (c) a statement illustrating suitability against the listed qualifications/competencies/abilities and skills.

For more information and job application details, see; ICIPE Technical Assistants Jobs

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