Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied , Research
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Research Agronomist
Job Responsibilities: Study nutrient uptake in pineapple, mango, and avocado plants. Enhance plant productivity through efficient nutrient use. Develop tools for detecting nutrient deficiencies and efficient irrigation scheduling. Monitor soil fertility, plant nutrition, water requirements, and plant growth. Identify knowledge gaps and conduct field/lab experiments on plant nutrition and soil fertility. Improve agronomic practices for…
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Early Career Wheat Breeder (PDF/Associate Scientist)
Specific duties: With the senior CIMMYT wheat breeder in Kenya, execute CIMMYT’s wheat breeding pipeline in eastern Africa, ensuring efficient development, advancement, and dissemination of wheat germplasm and products. Foster collaboration with KALRO, EIAR, and other partners across areas of germplasm development, molecular breeding, rust phenotyping, and seed systems to co-implement impactful regional wheat improvement…
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Research Associate III – Digital Agriculture and Innovation
Responsibilities Assist in the coordination, execution and implementation of digital climate advisory project related activities in Kenya and Zambia. Conduct data collection through fieldwork, farmer interviews/FGD and stakeholder consultations to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Support in coordinating and organizing meetings, workshops and capacity building events for engaging stakeholders and partners effectively. Contribute in…
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Agriculture Research & Partnerships Manager
About the Role You’ll report to the Global Director of R&D, and work within the Global Impact team, which combines agronomy, data science, qualitative research, and SBC skillsets. The team coordinates an R&D program spanning several countries, makes recommendations to country programs on how the products and recommendations we offer to farmers can be improved,…
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Research Team Leader – Climate Action and Agricultural Development Artificial Intelligence Engineer Consultant – PISA
The Research Team Leader will support the Alliance’s strategic objectives under its Climate Action Lever, emphasizing the integration of scientific findings, alongside associated tools, information, approaches, and services into actionable strategies, policies, plans, and practices for climate resilience. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams within the Alliance, One CGIAR Initiatives, and external partners, the role will…
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Research Associate III-Veterinarian
Responsibilities The research associate will also provide technical in-field support to the DTRA-NK Project, which is an ambitious surveillance programme focused on three emerging vector-borne pathogens in humans, domestic livestock and peri-domestic wildlife in northern Kenya. The incumbent will support the DTRA-NK field team, where they will take on responsibilities for sampling and data collection…
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Team Leader, Climate Change, Energy and Low-Carbon Development
Overview Are you ready to make a difference Join CIFOR-ICRAF and become a key player in leading our dynamic thematic program on Climate Change, Energy and Low-Carbon Development. We are on the lookout for a visionary leader with exceptional technical expertise, outstanding team-building skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a business-oriented mindset. The Team Leader for…
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Agroecology Research Associate
DCA is seeking a passionate and dedicated Agroecology Research Associate to join our team in Kakuma for an exciting role furthering knowledge on derisking agroecology in the ASAL context in Kenya. The successful candidate will work closely with our research team to conduct and support agroecological research initiatives. This position will report to the Kakuma-based…