Research Associate
2 year contract with possibility of renewal
Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
The British Council is leading the Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (AKTP) programme in Kenya aimed at helping businesses improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within universities and research institutions.
A number of projects under this programme are currently ongoing.
We are looking for a professionally confident, self-motivated, committed recent graduate to deliver within the following partner project.
The project is for two years with the opportunity of permanent employment upon successful completion of the project.
We are seeking to develop young business leaders of the future and this position offers significant opportunity for professional development.
Based at the company premises, you will play a key role in implementing a strategic project and transferring knowledge between the university and the company.
You will be responsible for the delivery of all project work.
Generic Skills:
You will need to be able to drive the project forward and have the ability to undertake independent and supervised research.
The candidate should possess good analytical, team working and communication skills.
The Sunripe (1976) Limited and the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology partnership will focus on researching and implementing a project on environmental impact and assessment.
Skills required:
2 year contract with possibility of renewal
Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
The British Council is leading the Africa Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (AKTP) programme in Kenya aimed at helping businesses improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within universities and research institutions.
A number of projects under this programme are currently ongoing.
We are looking for a professionally confident, self-motivated, committed recent graduate to deliver within the following partner project.
The project is for two years with the opportunity of permanent employment upon successful completion of the project.
We are seeking to develop young business leaders of the future and this position offers significant opportunity for professional development.
Based at the company premises, you will play a key role in implementing a strategic project and transferring knowledge between the university and the company.
You will be responsible for the delivery of all project work.
Generic Skills:
You will need to be able to drive the project forward and have the ability to undertake independent and supervised research.
The candidate should possess good analytical, team working and communication skills.
The Sunripe (1976) Limited and the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology partnership will focus on researching and implementing a project on environmental impact and assessment.
Skills required:
- A good degree in environmental science, agribusiness management, supply chain management, agriculture, or horticulture. A Masters degree will be an added advantage
- Prior experience in export horticulture and undertaking environmental impact assessment studies is not a prerequisite but is an added advantage
- IT skills for data collection, research and presentation
Further information about this post, an application form and a definition guide for the competencies for the post can be obtained by emailing information @ britishcouncil.or.ke
All applicants must complete the standard application form (CVs will not be considered) which should be submitted to the address below by 10 December 2009.
Applications that are submitted directly to the partnering company and/or university will be disqualified. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications once completed should be sent to: Email: AKTP@britishcouncil.or.ke
or delivered to: AKTP Adviser, British Council Kenya Upper Hill Road, P.O.BOX 40751, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
