Job description
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Team leader – Antimicrobial Resistance(AMR) to support the development of a Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) AMR-hub and lead an interdisciplinary team focused on antibacterial resistance across veterinary & public health, and across natural & social science. The post holder will be expected to establish their own programme of international research.
Responsibilities
Lead the AMR research portfolio at ILRI, including its contribution to CGIAR research Programs (CRP) on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) and Livestock
Coordinate a cluster of activities on ‘Global health challenges (including AMR)’ in CRP A4NH
Contribute and advocate visibility of CGIAR AMR work through communication platforms with support of communication experts
Liaise with other CGIAR centres and other partners (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), The University of Liverpool (UoL), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), and National Agricultural Research Organizations (NARO(NAROs) to strengthen CGIAR AMR research
Develop internationally competitive and externally funded interdisciplinary research projects on antimicrobial resistance
Support the development of a CGIAR AMR Hub
Requirements
PhD in relevant area (e.g. epidemiology, microbiology, biology, veterinary medicine).
10-15 years’ experience after post-doc level
Experience in leading substantial multi-disciplinary research programs, incl. social sciences
Track record of obtaining funding for research and development
Experience in managing external partnerships
Excellent communication and convening skills
Work experience in Low and middle-income Countries (LMIC) is an added advantage
Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Position level: The position level is 5B
Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical insurance, life insurance and allowances for: education, housing, home leave, and annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.
