ILRI Research Associate – Agronomy - Jobs in Kenya

ILRI Research Associate – Agronomy - Jobs in Kenya

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate-Agronomy to Facilitate the planning, designing and implementation on the routine trials, data analysis and other research activities of projects about Rice production improvement in Kenya focusing on the development and up-scaling of improved rice production and post-harvest technologies and on training farmers,technicians and extension officers.

Constantly communicate with internal and external project partners and collaborators to exchange conceptual ideas and to effectively gather feedback and research-related requirements for the advancement of technologies. Consolidate, evaluate and analyze research data gathered from trials groups .

ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 11 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world.

Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI 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

ILRI hosts the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Nairobi (www.irri.org) with its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna in the Philippines. IRRI is the world’s premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations.

Key Responsibilities

Purpose

Facilitate the planning, designing and implementation on the routine trials, data analysis and other research activities of projects about Rice production improvement in Kenya focusing on the development of improved rice production and post-harvest technologies and on training farmers, technicians and extension officers.

Contribute to the development of the research projects including selection of adequate research tools and equipment, verification of suggested methodologies and establishment of parameters related to rice production intensification.

Verification and up scaling of technologies that enhance improved rice yields in farmers’ fields.

Oversee maintenance of the research areas, research fields and technical equipment

Engagement

Constantly communicate with internal and external project partners and collaborators to exchange conceptual ideas and to effectively gather feedback and research-related

requirements for the advancement of the projects

Provide assistance and guidelines to internal and external stakeholders considering efficient implementation of the projects

Constantly monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations to improve research and training activities/tasks performed by Research Technicians and contract workers in order to maintain smooth conduct of field and greenhouse trials as well as to foster a productive working environment

Coordinate with required IRRI services and supplies to ensure smooth implantation of experiments/surveys

Delivery

Consolidate, evaluate and analyze research data gathered from the project trials

Evaluate, validate and contribute to the interpretation of results, contribute to the writing of manuscripts for reports/publications as well as presentations/posters for national and international conferences

Prepare and submit updated research outputs to the Scientist in a timely manner

Supervise and lead the maintenance of accurate data recording and updating of database for efficient storage and retrieval of information

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture with minimum 5 years work experience from which at least 3 years in rice research/development

Master of Science degree in Agriculture with minimum 1 year relevant work experience in rice research/development Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) or other softwares

Proven technical proficiency in conducting research experiments and field trials

Has strong experience in field management (layout, irrigation, fertization, pest and disease monitoring)

Proven technical proficiency in conducting farmer-field schools

Experience in statistical analysis and report preparation

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Has strong technical experience in guiding farmers, technicians and extension officers

Post location: The position will be based in Western, Kenya

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Research Associate – Agronomy - Jobs in Kenya

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