Research Officer I at icipe –Internaional Centre of Insect
| Location | NAIROBI, Kenya |
| Date Posted | May 8, 2025 |
| Category |
Administration
Secretary |
| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | KES |
Description
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) is a pan-African Centre of excellence in research for development and capacity building in insect science and its applications. Its mission is to help alleviate poverty, ensure food and nutritional security and improve the overall health status of peoples of the tropi
Responsibilities
- To support icipe and Cirad together with RMRN-EA partners from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in conducting participatory research through Living labs for the co-creation of knowledge and innovation that support agroecology transitions of agri-food systems.
Specific Duties
- Contribute to the design of participatory approaches for the co-creation (socio-technical diagnostic, innovation tracking, prototyping and evaluation) of agroecological innovative systems in the RMRNEA living labs and the assessment of socio-economic, cultural and gender-related benefits, drivers and bottlenecks of the best-bet agroecological innovation bundles.
- Contribute to the active participation of local communities, farmers, researchers and other stakeholders, including decision-makers, to the RMRN-EA Living labs.
- Coordinate experiments, including implementation and evaluation (data collection) of innovative agroecology systems in the RMRN living labs, in relation to partners.
- Contribute to the management of the platform in partnership for research and training in East Africa (dP Trace).
- Prepare reports and documentation on outcomes, best practices, and challenges.
- Facilitate knowledge exchange through workshops and seminars.
- Fulfil additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences.
- At least 3-4 years of practical experience in facilitating or organizing participatory workshops and field trials.
- Experience in diagnostic, prototyping, experimentation, and evaluation of innovative agricultural systems.
- Good communication and report writing skills.
Other Desirable Attributes
- Proficiency in basic computer skills such as MS Office (Word and Excel), data analysis and email communication.
- Proficiency in online (e.g. Google forms, KoboToolBox) and offline (structured questionnaires) surveys would be a plus.
- Proficiency in running stakeholder engagements via platforms such as WhatsApp.
- Basic project management and problem-solving abilities are essential
Applying Instructions
icipe seeks to recruit a Research Officer I in the Regional Multiactor Research Network for East Africa (RMRN-EA) project. The position is tenable in Nairobi at the icipe Duduville campus. This is a two-year contract, renewable subject to continued position needs, funding for the position, and performance of the staff member. This is a nationally recruited position. A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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