ILRI Job Vacancies in Ethiopia

ICIPE Field Assistant Careers in Ethiopia

International Center of Insect Physiology & Ecology (ICIPE)

The positions: The International Centre of Insect Physiology & Ecology (ICIPE) seeks to hire a Field Assistant who will be based in Gamo Gofa zones, Ethiopia.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Liaise with research officers/scientists about the work requirement of the program;

Assist in establishing of Fruit Fly and its Natural Enemy field trails, community mobilization, trap management, quality data collection under the supervision of the program manager;

Assist in training farmers and extension workers on the dissemination and promotion of Fruit Fly Control Technologies;

Assist in liaising with the Zonal and District Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resource and Administrative offices

Work in harmony with Plant Health Clinics of the Zone to facilitate the program;

Carry out a range of technical tasks as well as specialized duties as given by the project manager.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

College Diploma in Biology, Plant Sciences or Crop Production

Experience:

Five years for secondary school completed
Two years for college diploma holders

Skills:

Valid driving license to ride a motorbike will be an advantage

Good working knowledge of written and spoken English essential

Ability to work under pressure

Good interpersonal relationship

Good working knowledge of Local and Amharic
languages

Minimum Base Salary:

Birr 7,312 per month (Negotiable depending on experience, skill and salary history of the selected candidate).

Terms of appointment: Initial appointment is for two years renewable appointment based on performance and funding availability.

ICIPE offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff.

ICIPE is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; ICIPE Field Assistant Careers in Ethiopia

ICIPE Lab Technical Assistant Careers in Ethiopia

International Center of Insect Physiology & Ecology (ICIPE)

The positions: The International Centre of Insect Physiology & Ecology (ICIPE)) seeks to hire a Lab Technical Assistant who will be based in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.

Job Purpose:

To provide overall lab technical assistance to the Researchers in fruit fly and its natural enemy

To support scientists and students in carrying out experiments, trials

To collect from field and lab organize and report to IBCARP Fruit fly IPM project and Citrus IPM projects.

Main Responsibilities:

To conduct field, green house and laboratory experiments following icipe scientific procedures and guidelines and as instructed by the supervisor.

To rear and maintain colonies of African Fruit Flies, Citrus psyllids and white mango scale and their natural enemies.

Collect and record data for scientific research of field, green house and laboratory experiments and maintaining a proper data storage system.

Assist in identifying and maintaining excellent contact/rapport with farming communities involved in Fruit Fly IPM, Citrus IPM and White mango Scale

Ensure that rearing laboratories are clean and well maintained.

Assist in

organising training, demonstrations and workshop.

Maintain the smooth running, safety and sanitation of rearing facilities

Plan for procurement of lab supplies and maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment at all times.

Assist in their training and undertake any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

College Diploma in Biology, Plant science and related areas.

Experience:

Two-three year work experience in lab technician and relevant areas

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

Practical experience for period noted above as an assistant in a relevant laboratories

Experience in handling and working with insects and their natural enemies especially parasitoids

Experience in designing and managing experiments /trials related to insect pests/vectors and related plant diseases
Other desirable attributes of the successful candidate

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.

Skills

Highly motivated, responsible individuals with the ability to support a wide range of laboratory works with an excellent understanding of English

Ability for conducting training in technical laboratory support

Must be computer literate.

Minimum Base Salary:

Birr 7,312 per month (Negotiable depending on experience, skill and salary history of the selected candidate)

Terms of appointment: Initial appointment is for two years renewable appointment based on performance and funding availability.

ICIPE offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff.

ICIPE is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; ICIPE Lab Technical Assistant Careers in Ethiopia

ILRI National Liaison and Protocol Officer Careers in Ethiopia

The Position: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a National Liaison and Protocol Officer who will be a member of national liaison and protocol unit.

Academic and professional qualifications:

Education:

BA degree in Management/Public

Administration/Information/Public Relations or related disciplines

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in international organizations, Foreign Missions, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOF), Airlines etc.

Skills:

Good knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures of government and other agencies.

Competent driver with current driving license.
Pleasant personality with very good communication

skills and good command of English language.

Knowledge of French language and other Ethiopian languages advantageous.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Minimum Base Salary: Birr 23,741.00 (Negotiable depending on experience, skill and salary history of the selected candidate)

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; ILRI National Liaison and Protocol Officer Careers in Ethiopia

Closing Date: 22 June 2017