Responsibilities
Contribute to research on rangelands under the guidance of the supervisor
Compile data and conduct statistical analysis
Write reviews, articles and technical reports
Conduct literature reviews
Develop new strategies and activities towards making rangelands more secure for local users
Support Kenya-focused action research activities for the CGIAR Research Initiative on Livestock and Climate
Contribute to advancing research on participatory rangeland management (PRM) and restoration including PRM impacts among other areas
Coordinate the LCSR activities in PRM, land use planning, restoration, and other action research activities in pastoral areas of Kenya acting as liaison between ILRI researchers and local implementing NGO
Maintain relationships with partners and other stakeholders
Coordinate logistics for international staff
Assist research interns
Prepare blogs and other communication materials
Contribute to written outputs including research reports and journal articles
Coordinate and attend meetings with other LCSR (and 1CGIAR Initiative) staff based in Kenya.
Assist in the undertaking of trainings on PRM
Support the undertaking of trainings on PRM and rangeland restoration as necessary and in agreement with country/project manager(s)
Develop training materials on PRM and rangeland restoration for various audiences
Represent ILRI at ministry and other meetings related to rangelands and pastoralism, or other as agreed with supervisor
Some travel to Northern Kenya as agreed with supervisor. Occasional international travel may also be required.
Perform any other related duties as agreed
Requirements
Masters’ degree in land resources management & environmental protection, animal rangeland and wildlife science, geography, environment, agriculture or equivalent relevant professional certification
At least Five years relevant experience in research in rangelands, drylands, NRM, communal land governance, land use planning.
Experience in research and working on gender issues and social inclusion
Ability to engage/communicate with different sets of actors; surveys; participatory research tools
Experience in training local/community institutions, government officers, NGO staff, etc on large-scale management of pastoralist rangelands and related issues
Excellent communication and writing skills for different audiences (academic, government, NGOs, public, social media), in written and spoken Kiswahili, English (French, Arabic and/or knowledge of languages spoken in Kenya pastoral areas would be an advantage)
Strong motivation and long-term interest in pastoral development, natural resource management and land issues
Contributed to project management and is well-organised in a busy project environment
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 Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above on or before 2 July 2024. The position title and reference number REF: SLS/1450-/2024 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
Apply via :
ilri.simplicant.com
