ILRI Veterinary Public Health in Low- and Middle - Income Jobs in Ethiopia

ILRI Veterinary Public Health in Low- and Middle - Income Jobs in Ethiopia

Key Responsibilities

The nature of the work will depend on the projects that s/he will effectively support, but these are likely to include:

• UrbanMarkets: pull-push project: value chain mapping (poultry and vegetable value chains) in Ethiopia.

• TARTARE project: estimation of foodborne related health burden.

The fellow will be assigned specific responsibilities within each of the projects. These will include:

• Supporting design of research projects.

• Design and implement field work activities and, at times, supervising teams of junior staff.

• Data analysis and report/publication writing, including from past projects.

• Work with national and international partners towards the achievement of the project objectives.

• Give seminars and presentations within ILRI as agreed.

• Support, within his/her capacities, the capacity development of junior research staff in the program.

• Deliver in all pre-agreed deliverables based on the plan of activities developed at the beginning of the fellowship.

*There are no restrictions in origin/citizenship of candidates.

Qualifications/Skills

Position Requirements

A degree in Veterinary Medicine, agriculture or related field.

Master of Science or

equivalent degree would be an advantage.

Evidence of relevant experience in research.

Strong quantitative skills.

Good command of written and spoken English.

Current European College of Veterinary Public Health (ECVPH) residents are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

• Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, addressing it to the Head of Capacity Development, ILRI.

In the letter the applicant should specify their suitability for the fellowship and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.

Applications must be submitted by clicking on the tab "APPLY NOW" on or before 30 November 2020.

The position title and reference number REF: RF-ECVPH/ILRI/AHH/04/2020 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.