ILRI Research Associate Jobs in Nairobi – Kenya
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research associate to assist the Policy Engagement Specialist with the operations of the policy theme within the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) project as well as the Kenya country activities of the One CGIAR initiative on Low Emission Food Systems (Mitigate+)
ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock.
It is the only one of 11 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Play a supporting role in the implementation of activities under AICCRA Theme 1 (Policies and Priorities for Climate Smart Agriculture), including helping to organize meetings with national and regional partners such as the African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES) and Eastern African Farmers Federation to support implementation of joint activities such as building capacity of climate change negotiators and co-developing knowledge products to support climate negotiations
Contribute to the writing of AICCRA Theme 1 publications, including info notes, journal articles and other outreach products
Assist with AICCRA Theme 1 monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Support coordination of Kenya country activities of the Low Emissions Food System initiative (Mitigate+)
Contribute to stakeholder engagement processes for the Low Emissions Food System Initiative (Mitigate+) in Kenya through organizing workshops, inviting attendees, facilitating breakout discussions and contributing to writing workshop output reports
Support resource mobilization efforts with background research and contributing to proposal writing
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, climate change or other relevant field
At least five years’ experience
Theoretical background in climate impacts on agriculture and food systems
Experience and knowledge in Kenya stakeholder engagement processes
Good computer skills in Excel, Word, Power Point and Teams.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task as needed, consistently meet deadlines and manage time.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Research Associate Jobs in Nairobi – Kenya
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