ILRI Research Officer - Economist - Jobs in Kenya

ILRI Research Officer - Economist - Jobs in Kenya

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Officer to provide research assistance in activities related to ILRI’s Sustainable Livestock Systems program in the Drought Risk Financing Insurance Solutions team and One CGIAR’s work in Kenya and other countries.

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.


Key Responsibilities

Lead the collection of household and agricultural/livestock data (e.g., program survey tools, recruit and assist in the training of data collection staff, organize survey logistics, monitor quality of incoming data in real-time, manage financial and physical resources for implementation of multiple activities).

Prepare data for analysis

Conduct advanced analysis of data in Stata and/or R using econometric methods

Develop new ideas, techniques, methodologies, approaches, practices and procedures in digital innovation and data analysis.

Conduct literature reviews and syntheses

Assist in preparing large datasets for public access

Leads the writing of project reports and outputs of small-scale projects (e.g., datasets). Interact with collaborators and project partners

Contribute to proposal development.

Assist with supervision of staff, students, temporary staff, and consultants.

Other duties as assigned


Requirements

Master’s degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics or Development Economics or Applied Statistics.

A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in academia, a development-oriented research organization or comparable institution in the area of impact evaluation

Knowledge of microeconomic theory and quantitative econometric methods

Excellent knowledge of STATA

Demonstrated experience in coordinating data field surveys

Demonstrated ability to perform in-depth statistical analysis and report the results.

Willingness and openness to learn

Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work

in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment

Demonstrated ability to multi-task as needed, consistently meet deadlines, and manage time well

Demonstrated professional level of attention to detail and accuracy of work

Ability to work independently and with initiative

A good understanding of impacts of climate change and variability on agricultural and livestock systems

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


Terms of Appointment

This position is at job level HG 14. The position is a 3-year fixed term contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes: pension, medical and other insurances


How to apply

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job 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 by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab above before 5 September 2022. The position title and reference number REF: RO-SLS/553/2022 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

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.


For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Research Officer Economist Jobs in Kenya

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