Scientist Systems Analysis, Ethiopia

Vacancy Number: SSA/ADD/03/2013
Humidtropics
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal

Base salary from USD 55,000 – 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. www.ilri.org.

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. www.cgiar.org.

Humidtropics, a CGIAR Research Program (CRP), seeks to transform the lives of the rural poor in tropical Americas, Asia and Africa. Innovative integrated systems research in the humid tropics will help poor farm families, often led by women, boost their agricultural productivity while preserving the land for future generations. ILRI is heavily engaged in the Humidtropics, leading Strategic Research Theme 1 on Systems Analysis and Global Synthesis with strong inputs into other SRT’s. Further information is available at:http://humidtropics.org/

The Position: ILRI seeks to recruit a Scientist with a broad understanding of mixed-crop livestock systems. He/she will report to the Programme Leader Livestock Systems and Environment and to the Humidtropics contact point. He/she will be responsible for coordinating the Humidtropics Strategic Research Theme 1 on Systems Analysis and Global Synthesis. He/she should have a strong background in impact assessment and M&E, quantitative livelihood assessment methods, survey methods, diverse modelling techniques, participatory methods and policy analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Providing leadership for the Humidtropics Strategic Research Theme 1 on Systems Analysis and Global Synthesis both in terms of coordination and scientific content;
• Coordinating the development and writing of research proposals and securing new funds;
• Coordinating reporting to the Humidtropics on research progress and finances;
• Contributing to capacity building through training of PhD students and postdocs on systems analysis;
• Publishing the results of research in high quality peer-reviewed international journals.

Essential Skills and Qualifications will include:

• PhD in agronomy, livestock science, agro-ecology or environmental sciences;
• At least 5 years post doctoral experience;
• Experience in project coordination and grant management;
• Excellent interpersonal and co-ordination skills;
• Track record of publishing in high quality peer-reviewed articles;
• Work experience in developing countries including Africa, Asia or Latin America;
• Knowledge of French and Spanish will be considered an asset.

Post location: This position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Position level: Scientist level 2 or 3 dependent on skills and experience.

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

Terms of appointment: ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: 15% Pensions Medical insurance for staff and dependents Life insurances Education allowance for dependent children Housing allowances Relocation Allowances Annual Home Leaves 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 address a cover letter and CV to the Human Resources Office 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. Email your application to ilri-SSSAADDIS@cgiar.org on or before 21 June 2013. The position title and reference number: SSA/ADD/03/2013 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.

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ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.