[SDI-Africa] Livestock systems analyst, Nairobi, Kenya (closing 15 January 2012)

[Gordon Ojwang]

Livestock systems analyst, Nairobi, Kenya (closing 15 January 2012)
ILRI seeks to recruit a GIS Analyst to assist scientists and post-doctoral 
staff I research activities related to livestock systems, climate change 
adaptation and mitigation and general data analysis.
Requirements:
·          MSc. in one of the following fields: Livestock systems, Natural 
Resources Management, Agricultural Science or other relevant discipline.
·          At least 3years (post MSc) or relevant experience (development 
research, operational/action research development project management, 
organizational management or other related areas) in a developing-country 
context
·          Training in Database management, agricultural development; 
research methods (solid statics, sampling techniques
·          Knowledge of livestock systems, natural resource management 
and/or agricultural development problems in the tropics
·          Extensive field experience (organization of data collection 
activities, conducting surveys and others)
·          Excellent analytical skills for qualitative and quantitative 
research, including experience with survey design and implementation
·          Proficient in use of Ms Office packages
·          Management and analysis of large socioeconomic datasets using 
standard statistical and econometric software (preferably SPSS, SAS and/or 
STATA)
·          Ability to develop databases and prepare the required 
documentation
·          Research communication skills or experience with communication 
of scientific outputs
·          Strong analytical thinker with a problem-solving attitude
·          Ability to facilitate stakeholder workshops and training 
programs
·          Excellent communication skills, including excellence in oral and 
written English
·          Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work flexibly 
in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams
·          Ability to travel nationally and internationally
·          A sense of creativity and ability to work with minimal 
supervision
Terms of appointment: 
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s 
Nairobi campus, with travel to other countries where ILRI works and is open 
to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 2-year contract renewable 
subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in 
the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses 
(including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable 
about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to 
the Human Resources Director by registering at: 
http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/?s=view_recr_profile&i=100018 before 15 January 
2012. The position title and reference number RT/SLF/12/11 should be clearly 
marked on the subject line of the online application.
 
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