international agricultural research jobs

Contribute to research on food systems which will include the role of agricultural and wild biodiversity, and trees/ agroforestry/ forestry towards food and nutrition security. This will involve desk and primary research. Tasks would include providing inputs to research tools design, project coordination including overseeing field work, data management, data analysis, report writing.Undertake pro...

This position will deliver research on food systems including but not limited to, food production, consumption (diets), markets, drivers of food choice and community engagement. The purpose of this position to provide research support, from data management to co-ordination of project activities.Duties and responsibilitiesContribute to research on food systems which will include the role of agricu...

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative research, develop partners capacity, a...

About IFDC The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization active in 27 countries in Africa, Asia, and America. IFDC uniquely approaches the global issues of food security and poverty by bridging the gap between research and impact, combining science-based innovations, holistic market systems development, an enabling policy environment, and strategic ...

OverviewThe Business Development Manager (Fundraising & Donor Relations) is responsible for initiating and ensuring follow-up to potential donors across the private sector, private philanthropies, high-net worth individuals, and other donors without prior solicitation. This role involves crafting compelling pitches, cultivating relationships, and following up with concrete proposals to secure sup...

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity Overview The Business Development Manager (Fundraising & Donor Relation...

The PositionSenior Knowledge Management and Learning Officer Job Reference: SKM/MEL/04/2024The Senior Knowledge Management & Learning Officer role positions AGRA as a thought leader in African agriculture by overseeing and coordinating the organization's learning and development initiatives, and knowledge-related processes including the management, capturing, sharing, and accessibility of knowled...

The Organization The Alliance of Bioversity International delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across ...

Job Title: Regional Program Manager - Western KenyaSupervisor: Deputy Chief of Party Location: Kisumu, KenyaGrade: 9About TechnoServe: Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe's work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of businesses and markets to create sustainable pathways o...

TasksThe Pillar Lead Pastoral Private Sector Market Integration Consultant will be expected to:Facilitate the integration of pastoralists into formal livestock markets (local/export)Promote stakeholder engagement, coordination and capacity buildingPromote value addition across pastoral livestock supply chainPromote enhanced investments in pastoral livestock sectorSupport project implementation, m...

Job Summary:TechnoServe seeks a Regional Project Manager - Western (RPM-W) to provide strategic and technical leadership of project activities in the LFS Western Kenya zone of influence. Reporting to the DCOP, the RPM-W will have strong technical knowledge of the food and market system of the sectors and geographies prioritized by the LFS project in Western Kenya counties. With guidance from the ...

Agricultural Economist at Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)

The Procurement Manager will manage AATF's supply chain for goods and services. The Procurement Manager's duty is to discover the best ways to manage cost effectiveness, so that the foundation can invest in growth and people. This position will have primary responsibility in the oversight of the subsidiaries and partners' procurement function across AATF's countries of operation in the African Co...

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...

AU-IBAR is a specialized technical office of the African Union Commission (AUC), headed by the Director who reports directly to the AUC through the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture (DREA). Tasks The Pillar Lead Pastoral Private Sector Market Integration Consultant will be expected to: Facilitate the integration of pastoralists into formal livestock markets (local/export) Promote stakeh...

AGRA is an alliance led by Africans with roots in farming communities across the continent. We understand that African farmers need uniquely African solutions designed to meet their specific environmental and agricultural needs so they can sustainably boost production and gain access to rapidly growing agriculture markets. The Position Senior Knowledge Management and Learning Officer Job Referenc...

Job Summary:TechnoServe seeks a Regional Project Manager Northern Kenya (RPM-N) to provide strategic and technical leadership of project activities in the LFS Northern Kenya zone of influence. Reporting to the DCOP, the RPM-N will have strong technical knowledge of community-based resilience programming, nutrition sensitive agriculture, and of food and market systems of the sectors and geographie...

Job Summary:TechnoServe seeks a Regional Project Manager Eastern Kenya (RPM-E) to provide strategic and technical leadership of project activities in the LFS Eastern Kenya zone of influence. Reporting to the DCOP, the RPM-E will have strong technical knowledge of integrated food systems and sustainable agriculture initiatives and of the geographies prioritized by the LFS project in Eastern Kenya ...

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...

ResponsibilitiesUpdate and lead the implementation of the communications strategy of the Livestock and Climate Initiative and the AICCRA-Kenya projectDevelop a clear visibility plan for AICCRA and the Initiative including covering attendance of staff at events and identifying audiences and opportunities for engagement, working closely with the ILRI livestock advocacy group GLAD to collaborate at ...

Program / Department SummaryWith funding from USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), Mercy Corps' Nawiri Program is leading a consortium of Kenyan and international partners on a 8 year journey to sustainably reduce persistent acute malnutrition in Turkana & Samburu Counties of Kenya. Through a phased approach that emphasizes evidence gap analysis, as well as partnership, learning, and...

Specific ObjectivesTo determine the impact of climate change on children and youth right to access to health (including SRH) and nutrition in North Horr Sub CountyTo assess the impact of climate change on women s economic empowerment in North Horr sub countyTo determine the impact of climate change on childrens right to education in ECD and primary schools in North Horr Sub CountyTo determine the...

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 Update and lead the implementation of the communications strategy of the Livestock and Clim...

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. Program / Department Summary With funding from USAID s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), Mercy Corps Nawiri Program is leading a consortium of Kenyan and international partners on a 8 year journey to sustainably re...