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Human Resource Manager Job in Kenya

Our client in health sector are seeking to recruit a HR Managerwho shall be in charge of maintaining and enhancing the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.

Human Resource Manager Job Duties:

Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.

Maintains organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.

Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.

Maintains a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.

Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.

Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.

Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings.

Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.

Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Completes human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

Maintains human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

Maintains human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications: Hiring, Human Resources Management, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Communication Processes, Compensation and Wage Structure, Supports Diversity, Classifying Employees, Employment Law, Laws Against Sexual Harassment, Organization

Qualifications

A Masters in HR or strategic management from recognized institution
A Degree in HR and a post graduate diploma will be an added advantage
MUST be a member of IHRM
6 years experience in a similar position
MUST have worked in a hospital environment

If qualified kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘HR Manager’ on the subject line by 23rd September. 2013.

DO NOT attach any certificate.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted

ZETECH College Business Lecturer Job in Nairobi Kenya

A Challenging Opportunity

ZETECH College is a professional training institution offering Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree programs.

Our mission is to provide high quality education and create an environment that stimulates and challenges students to explore their intellectual and human potential.

We are seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of

Business Lecturer

Ref: ZC/HR/02/13/BL/04

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of School, he/she will among other duties is responsible for;

Teaching at degree level in the areas allocated and as reviewed from time to time
Preparing lecture notes
Evaluating the outcomes of individual learning through formal assessments or informal methods and constructive ensuring feedback is given
Ensuring the subject course outline is sufficiently covered
Participating in the development, administration and marking of exams, supervision of projects and other assessments

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

The desired candidate must:

A minimum of an Master of Business Administration degree in Finance or Strategic Management, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university
A first degree in Bachelor of Education specializing in business, or any other related course from a recognized university
CPA (K) qualification will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 6 months experience in a similar position
A strong team player
Self driven
Should have a passion for teaching

Applications including an updated CV, details of the current/last salary and benefits, names of three referees and their contacts to reach the undersigned not later than 24th September 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resource Manager,

via Email address: vacancies@zetechcollege.com.

Website: www.zetechcollege.com.

ZETECH College is an equal opportunity employer.

International Rescue Committee Laboratory Technicians Jobs in El Gula / El Dibir Somalia

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

2 Positions

Supervisor: Senior Medical Officer

Country Program: Somalia

Location: El Gula / El Dibir

Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The IRC has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities.

The IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgaduud), Mogadishu and Puntland regions implementing interventions in the areas of livelihood, WASH, Governance, protection and primary health reaching out to more than 250,000 conflict and drought affected Somalis.

Scope of Work

Working under the direct supervision of the Health facility Medical/Clinical Officer and overall guidance of the Senior Medical Officer, the Laboratory technician will be involved in collecting samples of human body tissue, blood or body fluids of patients who present to the primary health care facility, to identify ailments or disease; testing the samples using certain measures and laboratory equipment and evaluating the results.

Specific Responsibilities

Program management:

Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into laboratory registers.
Performing tests to look for microorganisms, parasites or bacteria in body fluids and blood.
Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices, e.g. hemocue machines and microscopes.
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Making specimens or samples to examine the count of cells in blood and abnormal cells in blood or body fluids.
Maintaining the laboratory equipment and ensuring that the laboratory is well stocked with all the necessary instruments; set up, adjust, maintain and clean laboratory equipment.
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients while all the time observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
Consult with the medical/clinical officer in charge to determine the final diagnosis when abnormal cells/tissue/test results are found.
Instruct and guide other laboratory technicians and medical personnel on required techniques when collecting samples.
Interpreting results and submitting the initial test results to the superior for further analysis.
Ensuring that he/she stays up to date on the latest technical developments in medical science.
Ensure proper storage of all items as their specific storage requirements.
Ensure timely issuance of order to ensure constant supply of laboratory reagents to the primary health care facilities
Advice on relevant laboratory related issues when called upon to do so.

Human Resource:

Participate in continuing education for staff.
Ensure continuous mentoring and capacity building of staff, to ensure proper understanding and adherence to laboratory guidelines.

Reporting and Coordination:

Prepare and submit regular laboratory inventory reports and requisition orders in time to avoid unnecessary delays in the purchases and delivery of same items.
Monitoring laboratory reagent consumption rates and making sure accurate records of the same are well kept.
Ensure full confidentiality of patients results as per the national guidelines.
Ensure all laboratory reports are done on time, analyzed and sent to the medical/clinical officer in charge and the Senior Medical Officer.
Notify the medical/clinical officer and Senior Medical Officer on all investigations above the positive threshold.
Coordinate laboratory activities as per the standards ensuring requests, reporting and interpretation of results are done in the right way.

Key Result Areas

A well functioning and effective laboratory management system.
Verifiable and accurate documentation.
Processing of monthly laboratory reagents consumption reports.
Up to date maintenance of laboratory equipment and adhering to set guidelines.
Continuous mentoring and capacity building of laboratory staff.

Required Qualifications

Diploma in Laboratory Technology, preferably with Technical knowledge in laboratory management systems and quality assurance/standard operating procedures.
Registered by the relevant and credible body and in possession of current practicing license in Somalia
Minimum three (3) years working experience in a Hospital/health facility set-up.

Required Experience and Competencies

Good laboratory knowledge and skills.
Ability to write clear, concise reports and well developed communication skills.
Excellent organizational, communication, inter-personal, writing, and communication skills.
Good computer skills (Complete MS Office package and any database management and analysis).
Must be a team player, flexible and culturally sensitive.
Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions with displaced communities.

Deadline for Applications: 20th September 2013

Sending Applications:

Interested candidates are requested to send their application and CV to the email Address: IRCSomaliaJobs@rescue.org with the subject line as IRC Somalia Jobs - Application for the position of Laboratory Technician

Somali Nationals are encouraged to apply.

International allowances are not available for this position.

International Rescue Committee Wash Assistant Job in Garowe, Somalia

Job Title: Wash Assistant

Supervisor: Wash Officer

Country Program: Somalia

Location: Garowe

Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the

IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The IRC has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities.

Scope of Work

The WASH Assistant will conduct household water safety and hygiene promotion assessment and build the capacity of local communities for sustainable water safety and hygiene promotion services.

Specific Responsibilities

Assessment and Mobilization

Assist in conducting field-based needs assessments and to consolidate the information for planning and implementing future WASH project activities in Somalia.
To mobilize the beneficiary community members to actively participate in identification of household water needs.
Monitor water quality of all water sources rehabilitated or established by the IRC
Conduct regular sanitary inspection of functional water points and institute measures to prevent water contamination at source.
Mobilize all stakeholders to respond appropriately to outbreaks of cholera and acute watery diarrhea.
Mobilize community own resource persons (CORPs) and the general community members to actively participate in water safety interventions.
To ensure that existing hygiene promotion activities are being undertaken correctly in designated project locations, usually in coordination with other WASH activities.
To facilitate community hygiene outreach for internally displaced people (IDPs) in villages including the host communities.
Work with community based water committees to increase the capacity for operation and maintenance of developed water sources.
Conduct water quality surveys at all IRC rehabilitated water sources.

Reporting

Provide timely reports on the field trips, monitoring visits and assessments to the WASH Officer.
Compile weekly, monthly and other circumstantial reports as may be required
Maintain water quality monitoring database including and not limited to water FRC, chemical and bacteriological analysis.

Required Qualifications

A certificate in Water Supply, Public Health or related discipline, or equivalent work experience in community water, sanitation and hygiene program.

Required Experience and Competencies

At least two year experience in working with an INGO
Relevant training and experience in Water, Sanitation and hygiene.
Experience in community social work
Good report writing and communication skills

Deadline for applications: 20th September 2013

Sending applications:

Somali Nationals are encouraged to Apply.

International allowances are not available for this position.

Progressio Institutional Development Adviser Job in Hargeisa, Somaliland

Progressio has made a significant contribution to international development and human rights for more than seventy years.

We support poor and marginalised people, especially women, to empower themselves – People Powered Development – by placing development workers to share skills in 11 countries, and through our international policy, advocacy and campaigning.

Progressio has Catholic roots and works with people of all faiths and none.

Institutional Development Adviser

Somaliland National Human Rights Commission (SLNHRC)

Based in Hargeisa, Somaliland

Six-month placement (with the possibility of an extension)

Please note that for this placement we are only able to consider applicants who are able to start in October 2013.

The Institutional Development Adviser will work closely with the key staff of the Somaliland National Human Rights Commission (SLNHRC).

S/he will assist SLNHRC in building and strengthening the institutional capacity of the organisation, so that it can undertake its core mandate of furthering the protection and promotion of fundamental human rights and freedoms in Somaliland.

Due to the context of this placement, previous experience of working with NGOs in the East Africa and/or Horn of Africa region is highly desirable for this placement.

The successful candidate should have a Master’s degree in social or community development, or other relevant discipline.

A minimum of three years’ hands-on experience in organisational development, including in: assessing individual and institutional capacity building needs; designing training plans and modules based on individual and institutional needs; organising and facilitating capacity building activities based on individual and institutional needs; developing fundraising strategies and action plans; reviewing and updating organisational databases; reviewing and preparing annual organisational reports, and mentoring and coaching colleagues at work is essential.

You should also have experience of working in a resource poor environment.

Demonstrable knowledge and skills in organisational development tools and methodologies; the ability to transfer skills and knowledge through formal or informal training and skill-sharing; excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to assimilate and analyse information quickly; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a participatory and respectful manner, and to enhance effective work relationships, and a commitment to team-building and a consensus-led approach to work is essential.

You should also have excellent prioritising skills, including the ability to plan and implement own work with limited support and/or supervision; good problem solving skills, an openness to learning (including the ability to reflect on areas for improvement) and a drive for innovation and excellence; the ability to adapt skills and knowledge to the local context and work with existing resources; cultural sensitivity in an Islamic setting, and an understanding of the challenges, frustrations and opportunities of working with nascent local organisations.

It is essential that you complete the application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for an interview.

Please note that CVs/resumes will not be considered.

For further information and an application form visitwww.progressio.org.uk/jobs

Closing date: 22 September 2013

Interviews: End of September 2013

Please return the completed application form to: recruitment@progressio.org.uk

ICRAF / ILRI Head of ICT Job in Nairobi, Kenya (USD 75K p.a)

ICRAF / ILRI Vacancy: Head of Information and Communication Technology

Vacancy Number: HOICT/CS/06/2013

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal

Base salary starting from USD 75,000 per annum depending on skills and experience,with an attractive international benefits package (tax free*).

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research partnership of 15 centres working with many partners for a food-secure future. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia.

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 31 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. .

The Position:

ICRAF and ILRI seek to recruit a Head of Information and Communication and Technology.

The job holder will lead the overall ICT function for ILRI and ICRAF which occasionally have different priorities and requirements.

Campus level services are provided in 3 locations in two countries (Kenya and Ethiopia) and staff are supported in offices in over 50 different locations.

The position holder will spend 50% of their time at ICRAF, 35% at the ILRI Kenya campus and 15% at the ILRI Ethiopia campus and visit regional offices when required.

Responsibilities:

Make decisions on ICT infrastructure, services and operations worldwide for the two organisations, ILRI and ICRAF.
Build relationships throughout the two organisations to ensure that they understand the business strategies and project requirements so as to provide the most effective services for their needs. The position holder will build relationships within the other CGIAR Centres to take advantage of shared ICT services and innovations made at the CGIAR level or by other Centres.
Establish and maintain relationships with external service providers and suppliers and other local and international organisations to better understand the ICT environment that we work in and to build partnerships with these groups to enhance the services offered.
Plan, mobilize and manage ICT operating budgets of ICRAF and ILRI that total over $3,000,000.
Develop investment plans for ICT projects and for both replacement and new equipment.
Implement a fair and transparent means of full cost recovery to cover all operational and capital investments made by the institutes in ICT Services.
Negotiate with service providers and suppliers to obtain the best value for money for the services obtained.
Provide overall management for the staff and resources of the common service Unit providing ICT Services to ICRAF and ILRI.
Develop the ICT Unit work plans used to provide more detailed work assignments for each member of the team.
Responsible for planning for new and replacement equipment required on the campuses to provide the ICT environment.
Responsible for all equipment and resources assigned to the team either permanently or that is temporarily in their custody.
Lead the two institutes in their implementation and use of ICT. This will include testing, trailing and implementing new technologies, applications, services and methods of working that will increase the options for the researchers supporting staff and improve their efficiency, reliability and ability to communicate with others.
Develop the ICT Strategy and policies for the two institutes and ensure that they are communicated and understood institute wide.

Requirements:

First Degree in Computer Science.
Master’s degree in Business administration or related field.
Up to date certification Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or ICT Security Certification or Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in an ICT Service environment.
Five to ten years relevant management experience in comparable organizations:
Preference will be given to candidates from private or publicly funded international development organizations involved in research and/or consulting.
Experience with organizations operating in a competitive funding environment is essential with a preference given to experience in restricted projects/grants environments.
Experience working in developing countries or multi-cultural environments.
A track record of achievement in mature, well-established organizations that have been required to adapt quickly to changes would be an advantage.
Ability to communicate fluently in written and verbal English.

Other Essential Requirements:

Well organized with good leadership and management skills necessary to manage staff in several locations.
Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to pass on information clearly to users and to grasp difficulties perceived by users.
Strong customer service orientation that establishes a good working relationship with customers, with the attitude of wanting to assist people and pass-on their knowledge and experience to others.
Excellent technical knowledge of computer applications and systems.
Good logical diagnostic skills and ability to exercise good judgment in the resolution of problems.
Ability to multi-task in dealing with several different problems at a time.
Ability to work under high pressure, meet deadlines, monitor and follow-up on pending matters under minimum supervision.
Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Post Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 3 years, with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.

Position level: The position is equivalent to Scientist/Research Level 3, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Terms of appointment: ILRI offers a competitive international and salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension – Medical insurance – Life insurance –and allowances for: – Education – Housing – Relocation – Home leave – Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.

*Benefits and salary are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship.

Applications:

Applicants should provide a cover letter, 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.

The position title and reference number: REF: HOICT/CS/08/2013 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter.

All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal:http://ilri.simplicant.com on or before 15 September 2013.

Note: This is a re-advertisement. Those who had earlier applied need not re-apply.

To find out more about ILRI and ICRAF visit our websites athttp://www.ilri.org and http://www.icraf.org and www.cgiar.org

ICRAF and ILRI are equal opportunity employers and encourage female applicants to apply

ILRI Digital Communications Specialist Job in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Vacancy: Digital Communication Specialist

Vacancy Number: A/053/2013

Department: Knowledge Management and Information Services (KMIS)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Duration: 2 years with the possibility of renewal

General:

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development.

ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

The positions: ILRI is recruiting a Digital Communication Specialist position based in Addis Ababa, who will be a member of the Knowledge Management and Information Service team Addis Ababa.

Main Duties:

Produces high-quality print-ready information and knowledge products in line with ILRI publishing strategy, guidelines and style guide using approved designs/templates and corporate identity.
Produces and manage high-quality graphic images and designs.
Handles design and layout of documents and other e-products – content acquisition, composition, image manipulation, proofing and inserting corrections.
Provides basic multimedia (photo, audio and video) documentation and reporting support to ILRI projects and events.
Contributes to overall publishing, graphics, design workflows, templates, and corporate branding.
Ensures consistent design/presentation of ILRI social media channels
Contributes to design and content presentation and updating of ILRI web sites and services

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

University degree in Communication, Information/Knowledge Management or related

Experience:

At least 5 years relevant experience in a corporate or international environment

Skills:

Graphics and layout
Desktop publishing (Indesign, Ms office, photoshop)
Multimedia and web content management
Internet/social media tools and skills
Very good knowledge of oral written English
Interpersonal and team skills in an international environment
Creative design ability

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Grade: 2C.

Minimum Base Salary: Birr 11,023 (Negotiable, depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment:

This is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Addis Ababa campus.

Initial appointment is fixed term for two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding.

The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc.

The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa.

Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

Applications

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV (3 pages maximum) explaining their interest in the position, relevant documents and testimonials and the names and addresses (telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the

Human Resources Office, ILRI,

P.O.Box 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;

Telephone: (251-11)-617-20-00;

Fax (251-11) 646 46-45 or 617 20-01

name and reference number of the position for which the application is made A/053/2013 should be clearly marked on the envelopes if mailed or fax applications.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 30 September 2013.

To find more about ICARDA, visit our Website athttp://www.icarda.org.

EOE

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites athttp://www.ilri.org

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website athttp://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

ILRI Program Leader (Policy, Trade and Value Chains) Job in Nairobi Kenya (USD 100K p.a)

Vacancy: Program Leader – Policy, Trade and Value Chains

Vacancy Number: PL/PTVC/07/2013

Location: Nairobi Kenya
Department: Policy, Trade and Value Chains

Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal

Base salary starting from USD 100,000 per annum depending on skills and experience, with an attractive international benefits package (tax free*).

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global research partnership of 15 centres working with many partners for a food-secure future. ILRI has two main campuses in East Africa and other hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast and East Asia.

CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by15 research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The Position: ILRI seeks to recruit a Senior Economist and Program Leader to work within its Integrated Sciences Division. The appointee will lead ILRI’s evolving and expanding portfolio of research in Policy, Trade and Value Chains.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a geographically-dispersed international team of economists, social scientists, and modelers addressing a range of research on livestock policy, trade and value chain development in developing countries;
Lead the conceptual development of analytical frameworks, methods and tools for the study of livestock product markets, value chains, trade regimes, and regulatory and investment policy environments relevant to livestock development. Such work includes action-oriented piloting of value chain interventions and strategies;
Build collaborations with relevant institutions and organizations internationally and nationally to conduct and deliver World class research;
Coordinate the Policy, Trade and Value Chains program with ILRI’s participation in the CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs);
Policy research and evidence-based advocacy;
Participate in ILRI management, particularly in achieving co-ordination with other programs and in provision of economics and other social science support to multi-disciplinary initiatives;
Support development projects led by NGOs and other development partners to ensure use of best practice value chain interventions, and to generate objective evidence from piloting those interventions;
Conduct and support the communication and promotion of research products and processes;
Develop proposals to raise resources to support new research addressing the policy, trade and value chain program agenda.

Requirements:

A passion for the generation of scientific knowledge that advances pro-poor development;
A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness or other Social Science with application to agriculture or rural development, with a minimum of 8 years of experience post-PhD;
A proven research record reflecting experience in research design, quantitative and qualitative analytic methods and producing peer-reviewed outputs;
Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team of researchers and development practitioners, and in the associated human resource and financial management;
Demonstrated strong experience with analysis of smallholder value chain performance, sector and trade modeling, returns on investment, consumer demand, and access to markets and services;
Understanding of outcome-oriented research design and implementation with pro-poor and gender orientation, including communication and advocacy strategy development;
Strong econometric and/or mathematical modeling skills, and the ability to apply them in pro-poor development research;
Demonstrated ability to deliver multi-disciplinary research outputs and to initiate and manage cross-disciplinary research activities;
Familiarity with aspects of livestock production and marketing, crop-livestock systems, and rural market institutions and services in developing countries;
Strong English language skills, both written and spoken (proficiency in other languages is an advantage);
Willingness and ability to travel frequently, sometimes to rural areas in developing countries.

Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Extensive travel to other countries and regions will be required.

Position level: The position is Scientist/Research Level 3 dependent on qualifications and experience.

Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.

Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive international and salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension, Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for: Education, Housing, Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.

*Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship.

Applications:

Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae: a list of publications and names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be included in the curriculum vitae.

The position title and reference number: PL/PTVC/07/2013 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter.

All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal:http://ilri.simplicant.com on or before 15 September 2013.

To find out more about ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org

To find out more about CGIAR visit our website athttp://www.cgiar.org

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website athttp://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

Suitably qualified women and citizens of developing countries, with experience of working internationally, are particularly encouraged to apply.

ILRI Program Leader (Policy, Trade and Value Chains) Job in Nairobi Kenya (USD 100K p.a)

Vacancy: Program Leader – Policy, Trade and Value Chains

Vacancy Number: PL/PTVC/07/2013

Location: Nairobi Kenya
Department: Policy, Trade and Value Chains

Lead and manage a geographically-dispersed international team of economists, social scientists, and modelers addressing a range of research on livestock policy, trade and value chain development in developing countries;
Lead the conceptual development of analytical frameworks, methods and tools for the study of livestock product markets, value chains, trade regimes, and regulatory and investment policy environments relevant to livestock development. Such work includes action-oriented piloting of value chain interventions and strategies;
Build collaborations with relevant institutions and organizations internationally and nationally to conduct and deliver World class research;
Coordinate the Policy, Trade and Value Chains program with ILRI’s participation in the CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs);
Policy research and evidence-based advocacy;
Participate in ILRI management, particularly in achieving co-ordination with other programs and in provision of economics and other social science support to multi-disciplinary initiatives;
Support development projects led by NGOs and other development partners to ensure use of best practice value chain interventions, and to generate objective evidence from piloting those interventions;
Conduct and support the communication and promotion of research products and processes;
Develop proposals to raise resources to support new research addressing the policy, trade and value chain program agenda.

Requirements:

A passion for the generation of scientific knowledge that advances pro-poor development;
A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness or other Social Science with application to agriculture or rural development, with a minimum of 8 years of experience post-PhD;
A proven research record reflecting experience in research design, quantitative and qualitative analytic methods and producing peer-reviewed outputs;
Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team of researchers and development practitioners, and in the associated human resource and financial management;
Demonstrated strong experience with analysis of smallholder value chain performance, sector and trade modeling, returns on investment, consumer demand, and access to markets and services;
Understanding of outcome-oriented research design and implementation with pro-poor and gender orientation, including communication and advocacy strategy development;
Strong econometric and/or mathematical modeling skills, and the ability to apply them in pro-poor development research;
Demonstrated ability to deliver multi-disciplinary research outputs and to initiate and manage cross-disciplinary research activities;
Familiarity with aspects of livestock production and marketing, crop-livestock systems, and rural market institutions and services in developing countries;
Strong English language skills, both written and spoken (proficiency in other languages is an advantage);
Willingness and ability to travel frequently, sometimes to rural areas in developing countries.

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