The globally-networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps to reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries.
ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff works in partnerships and alliances with diverse organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutes in the world.
ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Staff members are also based in 7 partner institutions in other parts of Africa, in Asia and in Latin America. We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
Vacancy Number: PD/GL/07/10
Department: Poverty and Gender Group
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2 years
ILRI seeks to recruit a postdoctoral scientist within its Poverty and Gender Group.
The goal of the position will be to conduct and publish research on gender and assets including livestock and develop strategies for integrating gender and gender analysis in ILRI’s projects and programmes.
Key responsibilities
ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff works in partnerships and alliances with diverse organisations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutes in the world.
ILRI’s headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Staff members are also based in 7 partner institutions in other parts of Africa, in Asia and in Latin America. We employ more than 700 staff from about 40 countries and are one of 15 centres around the world sponsored by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
Vacancy Number: PD/GL/07/10
Department: Poverty and Gender Group
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2 years
ILRI seeks to recruit a postdoctoral scientist within its Poverty and Gender Group.
The goal of the position will be to conduct and publish research on gender and assets including livestock and develop strategies for integrating gender and gender analysis in ILRI’s projects and programmes.
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to design, implementation and reporting of research on gender and livestock
- Analyze the contribution of agriculture development projects to increasing women’s assets including livestock assets
- Contribute to the development and testing of poverty, gender and equity indicators for monitoring and evaluating livestock research and development projects
- Contribute to the formation and strengthening of strategic partnerships with organizations working on gender and livestock
- Provide strategic guidance to other ILRI scientists, research and development partners on integrating gender in their projects including in monitoring and evaluation and in the collection and analysis of gender disaggregated data
- Contribute to preparation of peer-reviewed articles, research reports, briefs, and other strategic communication products including gender checklists and research materials for website content and publication
- Contribute to resource mobilization and fund raising efforts
- Co-Supervise students doing their research on gender and livestock
Requirements
- A PhD obtained not more than 5 years ago in gender and development studies, rural development, sociology or other relevant social science or agriculture discipline.
- A good theoretical and practical understanding of gender and development issues and specifically gender, agriculture and livestock.
- Demonstrated skills in qualitative data collection and analysis. Knowledge and experience with quantitative skills will be an added advantage.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in developing countries.
- Understanding of M&E approaches especially more progressive approaches to monitoring and learning and experience in collection of primary data and survey design
- Good publications record with strong written and oral communication skills in English.
- Good organizational skills and experience with or willingness to learn project management skills
- A willingness to travel frequently within Africa and Asia
Terms of appointment: This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position with initial appointment of two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 15th August, 2010.
The position title and reference number POST DOCTORAL SCIENTIST: GENDER AND LIVESTOCK – REF: PD/GL/07/10 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org
ILRI is an equal opportunities employer.
Qualified candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.
