International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Pastry Cook Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 35,500)
Vacancy Number: PC/FO/01/11
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year contract renewable
Starting salary: KES 35,500 per month
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI): 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.
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Showing posts with label Research. Show all posts
January 26, 2011
January 5, 2011
Research Agronomist in Modeling job in Kenya
Research Agronomist in Modeling job in Kenya
Vacancy at the ‘Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche
Agronomique pour le Développement’ (CIRAD)
Research agronomist in modeling – post-doc position (24 months)
CIRAD is a French research centre working with developing countries to tackle
international agricultural research and development issues (www.cirad.fr). Are you
interested in agricultural research in Africa and do you want to contribute to research
on sustainable agricultural production systems? We invite you to join our research
unit ’Annual cropping systems’ at CIRAD, in one of the leading teams in the field of
agricultural systems research in Africa.
We are seeking a Research Agronomist in modeling for our EU-funded project
CA2Africa -Conservation Agriculture in Africa- www.CA2Africa.eu. The project seeks
to better understand the reasons for the limited adoption of Conservation Agriculture
(CA) in Africa. We believe that a better understanding to what extent and under which
conditions CA improves the livelihoods of smallholders is a pre-requisite to know
where and how to promote large-scale CA adoption.
Vacancy at the ‘Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche
Agronomique pour le Développement’ (CIRAD)
Research agronomist in modeling – post-doc position (24 months)
CIRAD is a French research centre working with developing countries to tackle
international agricultural research and development issues (www.cirad.fr). Are you
interested in agricultural research in Africa and do you want to contribute to research
on sustainable agricultural production systems? We invite you to join our research
unit ’Annual cropping systems’ at CIRAD, in one of the leading teams in the field of
agricultural systems research in Africa.
We are seeking a Research Agronomist in modeling for our EU-funded project
CA2Africa -Conservation Agriculture in Africa- www.CA2Africa.eu. The project seeks
to better understand the reasons for the limited adoption of Conservation Agriculture
(CA) in Africa. We believe that a better understanding to what extent and under which
conditions CA improves the livelihoods of smallholders is a pre-requisite to know
where and how to promote large-scale CA adoption.
December 3, 2010
Walter Reed Project Clinical Research Coordinator and Data Analyst Job Vacancies
Walter Reed Project Clinical Research Coordinator and Data Analyst Job Vacancies
“The Walter Reed Project” is a Research Based Organization that is affiliated to the Kenya Medical Research Institute. Our mission is to develop and test improved means for predicting, detecting, preventing and treating infectious disease.
The organization seeks to fill the following positions:
Position: Clinical Research Coordinator
(1 Position)
Location: Walter Reed Project, Kisumu
Key Requirements:
* Diploma or Bachelor degree in Health Related Field (Nursing or Clinical Medicine)
* At least 1 year of research experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
* Should be a registered member of the relevant professional body.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
* Involved in the development of clinical trial protocols; participates in the development of standard operating procedures, coordinating protocol review and approval process.
* Overseeing technical and/or administrative research activities, to include training, goal setting, and distribution of workload.
“The Walter Reed Project” is a Research Based Organization that is affiliated to the Kenya Medical Research Institute. Our mission is to develop and test improved means for predicting, detecting, preventing and treating infectious disease.
The organization seeks to fill the following positions:
Position: Clinical Research Coordinator
(1 Position)
Location: Walter Reed Project, Kisumu
Key Requirements:
* Diploma or Bachelor degree in Health Related Field (Nursing or Clinical Medicine)
* At least 1 year of research experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
* Should be a registered member of the relevant professional body.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
* Involved in the development of clinical trial protocols; participates in the development of standard operating procedures, coordinating protocol review and approval process.
* Overseeing technical and/or administrative research activities, to include training, goal setting, and distribution of workload.
November 24, 2010
UNESCO-Japan Research Fellowships for Developing Countries
UNESCO-Japan Research Fellowships for Developing Countries
Deadline: 7 Jan 2011 (annual)
Study in: any country
Next course starts Sept 2011
Brief description:
With a view to keeping alive and honouring the spirit of former Prime Minister Obuchi and his belief in people building the next era 20 fellowships per year, for the ninth year, will be awarded to deserving candidates from UNESCO developing countries, especially the least developed countries (LDCs), who are eager to undertake research on one or more of the topics listed below. The aim of the fellowships is to support innovative and imaginative post-graduate research in the areas of development to which former Prime Minister Obuchi was committed and which coincide with areas of particular interest to UNESCO.
The possible date of commencing research is anytime from September 2010 until December 2011.
Field of study:
The UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme funded under a Japan Funds-in-Trust project will aim, in particular, to impact on capacity-building and research activities in the following areas which were of particular importance to Mr Keizo Obuchi:
1. Environment (with particular attention to Water Sciences);
2. Inter-cultural Dialogue;
3. Information and Communication Technologies; and
4. Peaceful conflict resolution. No other research topics will be
considered.
Deadline: 7 Jan 2011 (annual)
Study in: any country
Next course starts Sept 2011
Brief description:
With a view to keeping alive and honouring the spirit of former Prime Minister Obuchi and his belief in people building the next era 20 fellowships per year, for the ninth year, will be awarded to deserving candidates from UNESCO developing countries, especially the least developed countries (LDCs), who are eager to undertake research on one or more of the topics listed below. The aim of the fellowships is to support innovative and imaginative post-graduate research in the areas of development to which former Prime Minister Obuchi was committed and which coincide with areas of particular interest to UNESCO.
The possible date of commencing research is anytime from September 2010 until December 2011.
Field of study:
The UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme funded under a Japan Funds-in-Trust project will aim, in particular, to impact on capacity-building and research activities in the following areas which were of particular importance to Mr Keizo Obuchi:
1. Environment (with particular attention to Water Sciences);
2. Inter-cultural Dialogue;
3. Information and Communication Technologies; and
4. Peaceful conflict resolution. No other research topics will be
considered.
October 19, 2010
Research Fellow Job in Kenya - African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF)
Research Fellow Job in Kenya - African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF)
The African Research and Resources Forum (ARRF) is a research, data resource, reflection and policy debate institution devoted to the resolution of the governance and development issues confronting policy-makers and societies in the East African Community (EAC) and the Great Lakes Region. It links scholars, researchers, opinion leaders and public service functionaries to interact and share ideas.
The Forum also facilitates the evolution of a regional community of scholars, activists and institutions, with a shared interest in resolving inter-African development problems in partnership with various organizations, including the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).
ARRF wishes to fill the following position at the secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya:
Research Fellow (1 Position) - Initial Contract 18 months, renewable
The Research Fellow will conduct research & analysis and prepare innovative policy recommendations on specific subject(s) within the research/program portfolio assigned to him or her by the Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the ARRF Board. The Fellow will also assist the ARRF CEO to implement the Forum’s overall programs agenda.
October 11, 2010
Research Assistant Job Vacancy
Research Assistant Job Vacancy
Seeking a qualified research assistant who can collect and analyze data to the highest academic standards.
The assistant will assist the lead researcher to collect data and compile a paper on Disaster Risk Management.
The assignment is expected to commence on 18 October 2010 and run for 30 days.
Location: Nairobi – very minimum fieldwork within Nairobi
Compensation: Competitive
Tasks:
The assistant will assist the lead researcher to collect data and compile a paper on Disaster Risk Management.
The assignment is expected to commence on 18 October 2010 and run for 30 days.
Location: Nairobi – very minimum fieldwork within Nairobi
Compensation: Competitive
Tasks:
- Review questionnaire and interview schedule of key informants
- Conduct additional literature review and update paper
- Collect and compile data from three to four agencies within Nairobi
- Update all statistical information and analysis
- Edit, revise and format research findings in accordance with a set framework
- Update references according to a set format
October 9, 2010
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Jobs in Kenya
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Jobs in Kenya
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) was established in 1988 as a public not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of economic policy research and training in Africa.
The Consortium’s mandate and strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained development in sub-Saharan Africa requires well-trained, locally based professional economists. AERC agitates the provision of capacity building in economic policy in Francophone and Anglophone African countries through provision of support in the areas of policy research and training.
AERC seeks to recruit qualified and experienced economists and other professionals to support its capacity building initiative in one of its key partner government ministry in Kenya.
The overall responsibility of the economists and other professionals to be recruited is to provide analytical support to policy research, policy analysis and formulation and economic management covering the following areas:
1. Macroeconomic and microeconomics analysis:- This will entail Sectoral Analysis; Macroeconomic Policy Analysis and Modeling; and Financial Analysis.
2. Fiscal Policy Analysis, including, Project Analysis; Tax Policy Analysis; and Budget Analysis.
3. Inter-Governmental Fiscal Analysis and Reforms.
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) was established in 1988 as a public not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of economic policy research and training in Africa.
The Consortium’s mandate and strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained development in sub-Saharan Africa requires well-trained, locally based professional economists. AERC agitates the provision of capacity building in economic policy in Francophone and Anglophone African countries through provision of support in the areas of policy research and training.
AERC seeks to recruit qualified and experienced economists and other professionals to support its capacity building initiative in one of its key partner government ministry in Kenya.
The overall responsibility of the economists and other professionals to be recruited is to provide analytical support to policy research, policy analysis and formulation and economic management covering the following areas:
1. Macroeconomic and microeconomics analysis:- This will entail Sectoral Analysis; Macroeconomic Policy Analysis and Modeling; and Financial Analysis.
2. Fiscal Policy Analysis, including, Project Analysis; Tax Policy Analysis; and Budget Analysis.
3. Inter-Governmental Fiscal Analysis and Reforms.
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