Research Officer I at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) - Kenya

 

Job Title: Research Officer I  

Company: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Nairobi - Kenya

Deadline: 30th September 2024

About International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

 

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Specific Duties include but are not limited to:Support the collection of household and agricultural data (e.g. program survey tools, recruit and assist in the training of data collection staff, organize survey logistics, monitor quality of incoming data in real-time)

• Prepare data for analysis; build large datasets from multiple sources

• Analyze data using advanced econometric methods

• Conduct literature reviews and syntheses

• Assist in drafting reports and research papers

• Assist in capacity building

• Coordinate projects and support outreach activities

• Other duties as assigned

Requirement

• Master’s degree in economics, Agricultural Economics, Statistics or closely related fields.

• A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in academia, the private sector, a development-oriented research

• Organization or comparable institution in the area of microeconomic studies and/or impact evaluation.

• Knowledge of microeconomic theory and applied quantitative econometric methods

• Excellent knowledge of STATA

• Willingness and openness to learn and “think out of the box”

• Excellent analytical mind

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English

• Excellent interpersonal skills and to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task as needed, consistently meet deadlines and manage time well

• Excellent coordination skills and experiences

• Demonstrated professional level of attention to detail and accuracy of work

• Ability to work independently and with initiative

• Willingness to travel

 

Mode of Application

 

Interested and qualified? Go to International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) on www.ilri.org to apply