The Position: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate II - Animal Health who will be working with the Animal and Human Health program at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

General: The International Livestock Research Institute (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 centers 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.

Job Purpose:

The Animal and Human Health program at ILRI is looking to strengthen its Addis Ababa team to conduct research on Silvopastoralism and Welfare of Animals in Borana and to support ongoing epidemiological and other researches on various of its projects implemented in Ethiopia. To support implementation of these projects we are recruiting a highly motivated Research Associate II – Animal Health.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Co-ordinates and participates in field work related to Silvopastoralism and Welfare of Animals in Borana;
• Strengthen day-to day interaction with consortium partners and national partner institutions;
• Collates research outputs, contributes to technical reports for donors and contributes to scientific publications;
• Organizes trainings and workshops for partner organisations, veterinarians, extension agents and farmers;
• Supports the analysis of data generated as part of various research projects.

Academic and professional qualifications:

Education:         

• Bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine or related livestock sciences

Experience:

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• A particular interest and experience in animal welfare and experience on veterinary epidemiology
• Experience of working in pastoral settings or relevant experience in agroforestry and natural resource management are an advantage. 
• Experiences in working within the national agricultural research system, clinical experiences and. Experience of working in pastoral settings or relevant experience in agroforestry and natural resource management are an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong quantitative skills, incl. data management, and experience in engaging with livestock communities using participatory methods
• Interest in quantitative and qualitative research methods will be an advantage
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Good communication skills with different stakeholders and good understanding of pastoral production systems

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Grade: HG 11

Minimum Monthly Base Salary:  Birr 17,082 (negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment:  This is a National Staff (NS) position, initial appointment is fixed term for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes a very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc.

The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae. The position and reference number: REF: RA-AH/05/21 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 22 February 2020.