CIMMYT Research Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Research Assistant - CIMMYT
 

The Organization
 

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®
(www.cimmyt.org), is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries, and through offices in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and agricultural technologies to increase food security, improve the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources in developing countries. 

We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar research and development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, farmers, and the development assistance community.

The Position
 

The incumbent will work under the supervision of Project Leaders in the Socioeconomics Programme (SEP), and provide scientific research and project support to the Programme Director and scientists in implementing various socio-economics and policy research projects.

Key Responsibilities
 

Research:

• Provide research assistance on enhancing foresight and strategic futures for maize and wheat
• Develop templates for large dataset management
• Conduct analysis of large datasets using statistical packages like STATA or mathematical programming software like GAMS
• Conduct literature searches and reviews by drawing from on-line searches, libraries, and other sources

Networking

• Attend and participate in project meetings, stakeholder workshops, and other events
• Attend scientific conferences

Administration

• Organize project meetings and workshops
• Develop work plans and budgets for subcontracts and collaborators

Essential Qualifications

• MSc degree in Mathematics (operation research), Statistics, Agricultural Economics or related area
• Ability to handle large datasets using Stata or other statistical packages
• Good knowledge of statistical packages (Excel, Stata, SPSS, etc.); good knowledge of MATLAB or other software on mathematical programming
• An effective and energetic team player, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment
• Strong self-motivation and innovative skills, with capacity to work independently and meeting deadlines

Terms of offer
 

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. 

We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. 

This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources. 

The position will be based in CIMMYT office in Nairobi.
 

How to apply
 

Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
 

Interested applicants should apply by 21st June, 2013, but the position will remain open until filled. 

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
 

We invite you to learn more about CIMMYT and by accessing our web site: www.cimmyt.org or
www.worldagroforestry.org