Food security research vacancies

Essential Job Functions PROGRAM QUALITY, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING (50%) Participate as an active, integrated member of the regional team providing technical support to a portfolio of food security programs in countries including those in humanitarian and complex crisis environments. Proactively engage with program managers and technical focal points to ensure the quality and impact...

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. Essential Job Functions PROGRAM QUALITY, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING (50%) Participate as an active, integrated member of the regional team providing technical support to a portfolio of food security programs i...

Job Highlight:Reporting to the Director of Vital Landscapes, you will be a thought leader in food systems with experience in research, policy engagement, partnership building, fundraising and people management skills. Your role will include developing and articulating WRI Africa's value proposition in the food system space and a strategy that is aligned with the WRI Africa and global strategies. ...

This position is remote based in Kenya, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo or Ethiopia; WRI Africa Regional Office. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. About the Program:WRI Africa's Food Program aims at transforming food systems in Africa to address food and nutritional insecuri...

The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization that was established in 1982 with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. WRI is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. Job Highlight: Reporting to the Director of Vital Landscapes, yo...

We are an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide began working in Kenya in May 2002 with the development of an urban programme in Nairobi. Purpose of the Consultancy The purpose of the consultancy is to support the Concern to develop a contextualized gender responsive accelerator platform for small bu...

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. JOB PURPOSE This position will provide policy and programme support to effectively guide WFP Kenya s refugee operations towards effectively contributing to the shift from an encampment approach in hosting refugees to integrat...

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. JOB PURPOSE Coordinate activities on the ground related to WFP Kenya s work on Changing Lives, in line with WFP Kenya s Changing Lives Transformation Fund (CLTF) investment implementation, to ensure the effective delivery of ...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

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. Key Responsibilities Lead the components of the project focusing on the development of private and public se...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

JOB PURPOSE Reporting to the Outcome Manager, this role will deliver a wide range of analytics for the food assistance pipeline, program budget development, and tracking and reporting processes that contribute to effective field office support in relation to refugee and relief operations. In particular, this position will focus on coordinating the operational food assistance pipeline, support in ...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

.WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The United ...

JOB PURPOSE Coordinate activities on the ground related to WFP Kenyas work on Changing Lives, in line with WFP Kenyas Changing Lives Transformation Fund (CLTF) investment implementation, to ensure the effective delivery of a productive safety net for transitioning Kenyan communities and refugees covered under the Shirika Plan from dependence on humanitarian assistance to self-reliance, economic e...

JOB PURPOSE To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs. The candidate will be seconded on behalf of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to the National Council for Nomadic Education in Kenya (NACONEK) to advise Government on climate action in the context of school feeding and governments roadmap to scale up the national school feeding programme...

JOB PURPOSE This position will provide policy and programme support to effectively guide WFP Kenya's refugee operations towards effectively contributing to the shift from an encampment approach in hosting refugees to integrated and resilient settlements for both refugees and host communities to meet food assistance needs. The position will contribute broadly to efforts to align WFP operations to ...

JOB PURPOSE To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) Under the guidance of Head of Field Office (HoFo), the Head of Programmes will support in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of all WFP supported project activities in the Field Office. Coordinate and consolidate field annual...

.WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The United ...

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. Key Responsibilities Bioinformatic data analysis for genomic epidemiology and surveillance Provide training ...

JOB PURPOSE This position will provide leadership in developing engineering solutions for climate food systems in the counties (including settlements) that host refugees in Kenya. The position will contribute to efforts to align WFP operations to the shift from encampment to integrated settlements, specifically, optimising food systems to enhance livelihoods. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusi...

.WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The United ...

.WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The United ...

Reports To: Head of Office Length of Contract: 6 monthsActivity Name: Recruitment and Engagement of Administration Assistant Intern for a Period of 6 months to provide both administrative and procurement support to the USAID Nawiri Project in Isiolo and Marsabit counties under the guidance of CRS administrative and procurement officers and organizations policy. BACKGROUND:Catholic Relief Services...