Field research jobs in Kenya august 2016

CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, and self-motivated professional for managing maize seed inventory under the CIMMYT Global Maize Program, at the Kiboko Research Station, and seed movement (shipment) internally and externally to relevant partners.The role is critical in ensuring the proper handling, maintenance, and tracking of seed inventory in accordance with Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and...

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Responsibilities Support the design and implementation of research related to climate adaptation and social ...

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Summary CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, and self-motivated professional for managing maize seed inventory under the CIMMYT Global Maize Program, at the Kiboko Res...

Duties and Responsibilities Participating in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development, implementation, designing, and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research projects/programmes in tree seed; Participating in implementation of the National Tree Seed Production, Certification and Distribution Strategy; Working closely with the Tree Breeders, map out and document and maintain a...

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. Key Responsibilities: Transcribe and translate (if necessary) audio files and sub...

Key ResponsibilitiesThe position holder is expected to apply remote sensing and GIS technology to rangeland ecology and livestock systems. He/she will work with the team of multi-disciplinary scientist to integrate geospatial skills into livestock systems using research, stakeholder, and community engagements.Research for DevelopmentContribute to the development, testing and validation of innovat...

ResponsibilitiesThe 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 collect...

Responsibilities Support the design and implementation of research related to climate adaptation and social dynamics in households and communities Assist in the development of research instruments Coordinate and implement fieldwork activities Manage and support analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data Contribute to writing of scientific publications and outputs such as policy briefs, work...

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Responsibilities The main purpose of the job is to ensure that best practices for monitoring, evaluation and...

The Smith Internship Program at BusaraWe are excited to partner withSmith Collegeto offer an experiential internship experience forfemale studentsin theglobal south. Smith College, renowned for empowering women through academia for social impact in a real world setting, will be partnering with Busara, a research and advisory leader in behavioral science research and poverty alleviation in the glo...

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. Job Summary: The officer will be based at the Malaria Division of KEMRI s Centre ...

Deaf Empowerment Kenya (DEK) has members drawn from the Deaf Community and other People with Disability. The organisation was formed to empower the community about the needs of People with Disability and to promote their full participation in the society through right based approaches.Working under the Project Officer, the Project Assistants will support day-to-day project activities, data collec...

JOB PURPOSE:We have an exciting opportunity for someone to contribute to research at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP), a leading research centre in Africa dedicated to investigating the primary causes of ill health and the development of health care systems on the continent. At KWTRP, we are not only committed to advancing scientific knowledge but also to fostering local resear...

The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy JOB PURPOSE: We have an exciting opportunity for someone to co...

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. Job Summary: The officer will be responsible for overseeing all stages of the dev...

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. Key Responsibilities: Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals...

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the position is to perform serological...

The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is an advisory and research organization focused on evaluation and implementation of behavioral interventions in understudied countries and populations. Busara s mission is to work with researchers and organizations to advance and apply behavioral science in pursuit of poverty alleviation The Smith Internship Program at Busara We are excited to partner w...

About This Role As a Research Manager at GiveDirectly, you will be integral to the success of our large-scale Cash Transfer project in Malawi one of our primary initiatives. Your role will focus on providing research and evidence-based to drive effective project monitoring and evaluation and to enhance fundraising efforts. Reports to: Senior Research Manager Key Responsibilities: Monitoring and E...

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in:-i) Identifying research problem with stakeholders;ii) Prioritizing research problems for implementation; iii) Developing research concepts; iv) Identifying relevant literature material; v) Collecting of data in the field;vi) Data Analysis;vii) Writing appropriate technical reports including research notes, technical notes, c...

JOB PURPOSE:We have an exciting opportunity for someone to contribute to research at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP), a leading research centre in Africa dedicated to investigating the primary causes of ill health and the development of health care systems on the continent. At KWTRP, we are not only committed to advancing scientific knowledge but also to fostering local resear...

The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy JOB PURPOSE: Governance is a critical determinant in the perfo...