Research Associate III AICCRA

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate to assist in program activities for the Livestock, Climate and Environment Program.

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

Key Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the Policy Engagement Scientist, co-develop publications with other ILRI colleagues and with partners on climate change and agriculture adaptation and mitigation for several projects, including AICCRA and the Climate Action Science Program, among others
• Assist in the organization of project workshops, take notes and prepare workshop reports
• Aid in gathering evidence of outcomes for reporting purposes
• Contribute to documentation of activities as needed
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental or Agricultural Science
• 5 years’ experience working on environmental or agricultural science projects
• Demonstrated expertise in knowledge management
• Experience of working with multinational teams in a development context
• Excellent communication, synthesis and writing skills in English
• Previous experience with the CGIAR is highly desirable

Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya

Terms of Appointment

This position is at job level HG 12 and it is only open to Kenyan nationals. The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes pension, medical and other insurances.

How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing 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 Head of People and Culture through our recruitment portal by clicking on "Apply Now" on or before 03 June 2025. The position title and reference number REF: RA-LCE/1897/2025 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

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