Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Science

  • Research Scientist

    Research Scientist

    Vacancy: CGHR /356/04/23
    Job description
    The successful candidate will work with the Senior Research Scientist to coordinate entomological collections in the field while overseeing field workers, perform bioassays on field collected mosquitoes and support laboratory and insectary-based activities.
    Job Specification

    Perform entomological sample collection, processing, preservation, storage, and shipment.
    Perform routine laboratory procedures including PCR and ELISA
    Perform bioassays on field collected and lab reared mosquitoes.
    Mosquito rearing and insectary maintenance.
    Follow and ensure proper compliance with protocol procedures and institutional guidelines.
    Maintenance of study documentation and records.
    Support the drafting of SOPs, operations manuals, quality assurance documentation, training materials and others.
    Attend all required trainings and ensure activities are carried out in accordance to stipulated guidance from Senior Research Scientist.
    Train, guide and supervise field workers in the field and laboratory.
    Assist in planning, organizing, and undertaking of field activities.
    Manage and monitor equipment, reagents, consumables, and other resources needed for research activities.
    Oversee data entry and data cleaning in timely manner.

    Position Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in any area of biological sciences with preference to medical entomology.
    At least one-year previous field and insectary experience working on mosquitoes.

    Skills and abilities

    Demonstrated knowledge of mosquito morphology, biology and ecology will be added advantage.
    Knowledge in mosquito taxonomy, dissection procedures and other bioassays is highly desirable.
    Excellent team player and willingness to work odd hours including early mornings, and late evenings.
    High proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

    Terms of Employment: This is a one-year contract renewable t as per KEMRI scheme of service with probation in the first three months.
    Remuneration: The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales

    Applications should include the following:Apply by post to Director, CGHR, P.O. Box 1578-40100, Kisumu so as to reach him not later than May 23, 2023

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  • Scientist – Community Nutritionist / Public Health Specialist

    Scientist – Community Nutritionist / Public Health Specialist

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Bring a community nutrition/public health lens to nutri-sensitive “Food Systems Transformation” approach applied by ICRISAT in project development, planning, and implementation.
    Provide support on technical issues related to health (i.e., malnutrition, anemia, lifestyle diseases etc.), nutrition, dietary behavior, agri-food environments towards promoting nutri-sensitive Food Systems /value chains, globally;
    Design and undertake dietary and nutrition assessments using mixed methods to support development of nutrition-specific/sensitive agricultural interventions for improving household diet quality and nutrition especially for women and children;
    Conduct research on issues associated with increasing consumption of grain legumes and dryland cereals, food and nutrition, dietary quality and dietary diversity;
    Implement community-based initiatives to increase awareness on linkages between agriculture, nutrition, hygiene, and health with emphasis on production, processing/cooking and consumption of safe and nutritious grain legumes, dryland cereals and oil seeds crops and other foods;
    Contribute to develop and implement monitoring/nutritional assessment (i.e., baseline, midline, endline anthropometry studies) and evaluation plans, sampling and study design, and analytical protocols for nutrition-specific/sensitive agricultural interventions;
    Closely collaborate with project partners to set up a behavior change communication (BCC) team in planning, implementing, and monitoring of nutrition activities and interventions;
    Contribute to research, and develop standards and guidelines for food safety and hygiene to ensure safety and hygiene across: production, transportation, storage and handling of raw materials and cooked/processed products, from the human health aspect;
    Develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships for research and development in agriculture, food and nutrition, postharvest and gender and youth programming aspects, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa;
    Contribute to the development of survey materials/ focus group discussions (FGDs), training materials, tools and facilitate capacity building on nutrition and improving household dietary diversity and resilience;
    Contribute to ICRISAT’s knowledge sharing and capacity strengthening activities with respect to ICRISAT’s ”Nutrition, Dietary Behavior and Smart Food” cluster initiatives, especially in SubSaharan Africa;
    Assist the Global Research Program Director – Enabling Systems Transformation, Regional Director, East and Southern Africa and Institute’s Leadership to mobilize new financial resources by way of externally funded nutrition related projects to sustain the Institute’s activities globally;
    Facilitate other ICRISAT scientists, project partners as well as donors and development partner visits to project sites;
    Build technical capacity in local communities to assist target project districts in developing an approach to guide the implementation of nutrition interventions. Mentor NARS, NGO scaling partner staff, and student interns in relevant areas of community nutrition research;
    Assist in writing high-quality peer reviewed articles and publish in high impact factor publications; Develop productive partnerships to further ICRISAT’s “Nutrition, Dietary Diversity and Smart Food” cluster” and its 3 Global Research Programs and actively participate in regional and international nutrition and health research communities and networks;
    Perform other related duties as assigned by the Cluster Leader for “Nutrition, Dietary Diversity and Smart Food” and immediate functional Supervisor.

    Program Specific Skills:

    Proven ability in using nutrition R&D tools and study designs to generate evidence for public health nutrition research and apply evidence-based nutrition interventions.
    Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, computation, and statistical analysis, preferably with a research and development organization implementing integrated agriculture-nutrition-health related projects.
    Knowledge and proven experience on undertaking anthropometric studies in children under 5 years old, as per WHO recommendations: organization of an anthropometric survey, field work procedures, data processing, quality assessment, analysis, and reporting, will be an added advantage.
    A good track record in achieving impact and producing high quality technical reports/publications.
    Experience in networking with multiple project partners in the field of nutrition and health. Ability to speak and write English fluently, with very good working knowledge of French will be desirable.
    A self-starter and ability to plan and work independently with minimal supervision.
    Possess demonstrated strategic thinking and time management skills.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a multi-cultural environment and should be able to interact effectively with project partners and service providers.

    Requirements:

    A PhD in community nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology, or related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of four (4) years working experience in international studies being desirable.
    At least five (5) years working experience in international agricultural or nutrition research with practical hands-on experience in community/public health etc. interventions.
    Experience in developing and implementing projects addressing malnutrition and anemia (especially among women and children in vulnerable communities) and lifestyle diseases through food/nutrition based approaches.
    Experience in ‘linking agriculture to nutrition and health’ is a distinct advantage.
    Experience in an international and multi-disciplinary/cultural environment is an asset.

    Apply via :

    careers.icrisat.org

  • Silicon Alliances Business Development Lead

    Silicon Alliances Business Development Lead

    What Your Day Will Look Like

    Represent Canonical, its solutions and software to partners.
    Develop a deep understanding of silicon partner strategies, technologies and roadmaps and identify overlap with Canonical’s current and future products.
    Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, marketing and sales teams to facilitate new business, leading definition of joint products, solutions and complex programs relying heavily on your communicating and influencing skills.
    Ensure that robust project plans are created, tracked, and executed.
    Develop joint Go To Market strategy and campaigns with silicon partners, manage market messaging, collateral and launch plans across products.
    Negotiate successful contracts.

    What We Are Looking For In You

    B.A / B.S / B.E degree in science, technology and/or engineering.
    Fundamental understanding of the semiconductor industry and ecosystem.
    Experience in software and system architecture is preferred.
    Customer-facing experience in business development, technology strategy or similar functions.
    Excellent communication skills; ability to grasp complex material and synthesize key points.
    Ability to think and work at both strategic and tactical levels
    Disciplined and self motivated for a remote-first workplace environment.

    Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

    Team leadership or program management experience is preferred.
    Experience with open source software and open source business models is preferred.

    Apply via :

    boards.greenhouse.io

  • Head of Science Engagement & Resource Mobilization

    Head of Science Engagement & Resource Mobilization

    Main responsibilities

    Leads the preparation of resource mobilization (RM) action plans, based on the Alliance’s RM strategy and Research Areas (i.e. Levers) priorities, with a focus on funder acquisition, funder retention, and improving the organization’s fundraising success rate.
    Ensures cross-Lever prioritization and synergies for proposal preparation and submission.
    Develops or adopts, in accordance with CGIAR guidance, a customer relationship management (CRM) system to support funder cultivation and stewardship.
    Ensures compliance with and raises awareness about the Alliance’s Proposal Development Process (PDP).
    Leads the Science Engagement & RM team, ensuring a high-level quality of support to researchers with proposal preparation and submission, and funder cultivation and stewardship.
    Institutionalizes a system for learning from success and failures in RM to continuously improve efforts.
    Procures “funding stream” expert guidance from the Global Partnerships team (e.g. private sector, philanthropy, official development assistance) in support of proposal preparation and funder cultivation and stewardship.
    Ensures regular and timely engagement with the leadership of Regional Offices to capture needs and priorities.
    Oversees engagement between the Pipeline Management Team, and Finance-PLANS, the Office of Program Delivery, including the Proposal Enhancement Team and Grants Management Unit, and the Legal Office, among others, for proposal preparation, submission and follow-up.
    Coordinates the development of communication actions plans and materials for Levers with the Communications team.
    Engages with the CGIAR RM Community of Practice, contributing to strategy development and implementation.
    Oversees strategy development, operations and deliverables of the Science Engagement & Resource Mobilization team.
    Oversees together with Research Area Directors a dedicated team to support RM and communications for funder engagement, which will support the research areas during the cultivation of funder relationship, proposal preparation and stewardship.
    Based on fundraising priorities set together with each Research Area Director, supports researchers in the process of funder engagement and proposal submission with a greater focus on 1) developing a funder engagement plan coordinated with respective researchers and regional managing directors, and 2) ensuring that institutional information, capacity statements, and other information needed to improve our engagement with funders before and during proposal preparation is delivered on time, strategically and in good quality.
    Leads or supports the production or upgrading RM-relevant institutional policies, processes and guidelines.
    Ensures timely and regular reporting on RM Pipeline performance to Alliance staff.
    Quality controls a representative sample of proposals from across all Levers to increase proposal success and reduce reputational liabilities.
     Enhances the RM capacity development efforts for Alliance staff.

     Requirements
    Education qualifications and experience

    Master’s degree in associated field (International development, Political Science, Business Administration, Agriculture, Environment).
    Full command of English, and proven high-level verbal and written skills.
    Advanced knowledge of Spanish and/or French is desirable.
    Minimum of 10 years of proven experience and successful track record in resource mobilization in agriculture, environment, rural development, and/or natural or social sciences.
    Minimum of 5 years working in international research-for-development organizations in mid to senior-level positions.
    Extensive proven experience in funder prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, leading to major grants or gifts (US$5 million or more).
    Proven experience successfully managing globally-distributed teams from different disciplines and backgrounds.
    Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with other national and cultural backgrounds
    Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
    Excellent eye for detail, critical thinking, high standards of excellence, personal organization, prioritization and time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to deliver on agreed deadlines.
    Ability to work with a considerable amount of autonomy in fast-moving environment.
    Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment
    Ability to liaise with other project implementing multi-disciplinary teams
    Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision, but also participate as a team member in the accomplishment of duties.
    Strong ability to coordinate, prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
    Commitment to Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT’s mission and core values

    Apply via :

    al.zohorecruit.eu

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Quality Assurance Manager

    GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
    This position’s key responsibilities are:

    End to end development, implementation and certification of quality management systems across all functions.
    Ensure one hundred per cent quality assurance of raw and packaging materials, processes and finished products.
    Maintain internationally accepted level of accuracy and documentation of materials, processes, methods and tested samples when benchmarked against other laboratories.

    SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
    The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible and accountable for the following Core job elements:

    Direct, oversee and manage the Quality Assurance (QA) and support research and development (R&D) functions of the organization.
    Develop a quality culture within the organization by training multifunctional teams on quality requirements, recruiting and supervising qualified and talented quality personnel.
    Ensure proper use of analytical equipment like HPLC, GLC and other wet chemistry testing tools. Responsible for data origination, interpretation, presentation and recommendations for each category of results.
    Monitor all operations and processes that affect quality. Supervise and guide analysts, inspectors, technicians and other laboratory staff.
    Ensure proper use, security, safety, maintenance and calibration of QA lab equipment.
    Document procedures and processes that are required for company and laboratory certification to quality management systems (QMS) ISO 9001:2015 and other applicable process systems.
    Design sampling, storage and inspection procedures that ensure efficient testing of raw materials, in process samples, finished products while ensuring traceability.
    Co-ordinate sampling, testing, monitoring, evaluation, documentation and reporting of the quality assurance activities in a manufacturing environment. Ensure quality data accuracy.
    Appraise customer requirements, participate in the investigation of product quality related market complaints and ensure their satisfactory resolution.

    EDUCATION AND COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS:

    BSc in Chemistry or related field from a recognized university.
    A master’s degree in analytical chemistry or Industrial chemistry preferred.
    Eight (8) or more years of experience in a busy QC laboratory with hands on experience in raw and packing material testing, in-process testing, finished products testing and certification. Experience with a variety of testing equipment required.
    Thorough knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and standards. Experienced, conversant with instrumental analysis, wet chemistry, microbiological and physical analysis including accurate interpretation of results of internal and outsourced analysis.
    Knowledgeable about all safety standards that are customary within the biotechnology extraction and refining industry.
    Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Sound knowledge of GMP, GLP, analysis. Is conversant with biotechnology product regulations and implementation of quality management system, troubleshooting and root cause investigation experience.
    Self-starter. Meets tight deadlines and exhibit a high degree of flexibility and versatility. Has strong organizational and planning skills. Works on multiple projects and adapts to changing priorities.
    Strong leadership and communication skills. Quality leadership skills with demonstrated track record dealing with first principles such as integrity.

    If you match these requirements, please submit your application to info@TUMEConsulting.com quoting ‘Quality Assurance Manager’ as the subject of your email by Friday, 14th April 2023. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    info@TUMEConsulting.com

  • Quantitative Genetics Specialist

    Quantitative Genetics Specialist

    The Quantitative Genetics Specialist will support developing world breeders to achieve higher rates of genetic gain and extract maximum value from new and proven technologies, tools, and services. The successful candidate will have a strong background and experience in quantitative genetics and biometrics with a deep understanding of how to manipulate plant breeding schemes by using the latest technologies. The successful candidate will work within the ABI Quantitative Genetics team, across CGIAR centers – in a wide range of regions and crops – to optimize breeding schemes according to elements of the breeder’s equation in order to achieve the highest possible rate of genetic gain per dollar invested and per unit of time using simulation technologies, optimization and applied quantitative genetics experience, among other means. The holder of the position will report to the ABI Quantitative Genetics Lead.
    By providing one-on-one consultation, workshops, and online communication via the platform’s purpose-built ‘toolbox,’ the successful candidate will contribute to raising standards of breeding operations at CGIAR and NARS breeding programs in line with targets set by ABI.
    The position will be based at CIMMYT-Nairobi Campus in Kenya, involving significant international travel.
    Specific duties:

    Engaging with member breeding teams to create awareness of new tools and approaches for optimizing breeding pipelines.
    Working with breeders to design and evaluate new and current breeding schemes through simulation, retrospective analysis, and pilot testing.
    Developing strategy in collaboration with breeders and developing plans to optimize the use of new breeding tools and methodologies.
    Mentoring and consulting with the partner breeding community.
    Contribute to the development of a training strategy and materials for implementation.
    Leading and contributing to virtual and hands-on training and mentorship activities targeted at member breeding teams in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
    Providing support to internal and external reviews and evaluations.
    Contributing to publications derived from the breeding optimization project.

    Required qualifications, skills, and attitudes:

    PhD in plant breeding, quantitative genetics, biometrics, or related fields with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Experience in private industry is a plus but not required.
    In-depth understanding of practical breeding applications and logistical constraints that will be relevant to breeding programs targeting the developing world (i.e., CGIAR centers, national systems, and private sector organizations).
    Expertise in statistical analysis software (R, mixed modeling, perhaps machine learning, etc.) and a creative and innovative mindset.
    A good understanding of quantitative genetics and underlying mathematical theory.
    Good reporting and communication skills in English (working language).
    The selected candidate should exhibit the following competencies: Problem-Solving and Decision Making, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Teamwork, and Communication.

    Apply via :

    www.cimmyt.org

  • GIS Expert Project Support Consultant

    GIS Expert Project Support Consultant

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

    Work with UPIMC Programme Management Team (UN-Habitat HQ) and UPIMC Cameroon Project Team
    Work with UPIMC Coordinator in Cameroon align UPIMC team activities and outputs in Cameroon with programme standards
    Consolidate and share an organized database to get thematic maps
    Remain abreast of migration-related projects and programming in Cameroon, participating in UN Migration Network;
    Participation in meetings with Esri to ensure the viability of the partnership and the technical feasibility of the GIS portal following the standards
    Provide technical advice and analysis to UPIMC Cameroon Project team in the preparation of multi-sectoral spatial profiles providing a city/neighbourhood-wide overview and multi-scalar assessment of displaced communities
    Desk review and socio-economic data collection
    Preparation of the collection and compilation of information and data related to spatialization, including mapping of infrastructure and geolocated data.
    Cartography of information data for the development and projection of community and social infrastructure
    Contribute to urban analyses with the teams and propose urban orientations and actions
    Create maps linked to the scenarios part and develop statistic models for the identified future urban trends
    Produce a data catalogue and analysis report on the data produced with the GIS to assist in the decision support process
    Identification of suitable pilot areas within the supported cities with all relevant stakeholders and priorities agreed in line with Sustainable Development Goals
    Development of strategic spatial recommendations and localized priority areas
    Utilization of mapping tools to refine local priorities with key stakeholders
    Carry out preparation and facilitation of trainings, events, exchanges for local authorities and other stakeholders
    Coordinate engagement of local authorities
    Capacity Building Sessions with local authorities
    Work with UN-Habitat HQ to roll out of Data management systems, knowledge, and lessons learnt reports

    Qualifications/special skills

    Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in cartography, geography, geographic information systems (GIS) and/or urban planning with a GIS-related field of study is required.
    A first-level university degree in combination with (4) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    At least 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of urban development and planning (and/or related fields) is required;
    Working knowledge and understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (and their monitoring/evaluation) and of the New Urban Agenda is desirable;
    Direct proven experience of urban infrastructure development projects/processes is considered an asset;
    Understanding of and experience from managing urban data is an asset;
    Facilitating, designing and managing capacity building processes is an asset;

    Languages

    Fluency in English and French, written and verbal, is required. Knowledge of any other language of the Programme is an asset.

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  • Head of Behavioural & Chemical Ecology Unit

    Head of Behavioural & Chemical Ecology Unit

    Overall purpose of the job

    To provide research and programmatic leadership to the Behavioural and Chemical Ecology Unit.
    Coordinate and promote the broad field of chemical ecology through an interdisciplinary research approach across icipe’s 4-H Themes and within the framework of One Health.
    To maintain a portfolio of research that is aligned with icipe’s strategic goals.
    To undertake research of the highest quality through partnerships, within, nationally, regionally and internationally.
    To facilitate new initiatives and opportunities in chemical ecology through resource mobilisation.
    To build capacity through the training of the next generation of globally competitive scientists.
    To disseminate research findings through high level publications and presentations at scientific/technical meetings.

    Specific Duties:

    Contributes to Centre’s efforts to engage with global stakeholders in research and capacity building.
    Manages human, fiscal and physical resources of the Unit.
    Conducts research to develop semiochemical-based management tools for improved food production, animal and human health.
    Conducts research to promote use of beneficial organisms that conserve biodiversity.
    Actively seek and secure external support for the activities of the Unit, including resources to develop and grow a personal research portfolio.
    Enhance scientific productivity of the Unit through mentoring and supervising scientists, postgraduate students, and high-quality publications.
    Initiate periodic reviews of the performance of the Unit to ensure relevance and quality.
    Act as a spokesperson and representative of the Unit.
    Ensure the Unit meets its legal and reporting responsibilities to all stakeholders including national licensing authorities and donors.

    Requirements/Qualifications

    PhD in Chemistry from a reputable university, with a strong background in organic chemistry or related sciences but preferably with expertise in Chemical Ecology plus appropriate or additional education in organic spectroscopy.
    Ten (10) years’ experience gained at a senior level in either a research organization or university.
    Track-record in chemical ecology and interdisciplinary research in tropical insect science.

    Other desirable attributes

    Excellent publication track record.
    Track record of writing successful proposals for large grants.
    Proven record of managing large resources (both financial and human) in a research environment.
    Experience in capacity building through supervision and mentorship of MSc and PhD students.
    Excellent communication skills are mandatory.
    Track record of exemplary leadership qualities are essential.
    High degree of organisation, adaptability and prioritisation

    Apply via :

    recruit.icipe.org