ILRI MSc Graduate Fellowship at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
The position
This study will focus on control of the Brown Ear
tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. The preference of the R.
appendiculatus for feeding on the ears of their hosts makes this
species a prime candidate for control by acaricide-impregnated ear tags.
Although this tick is not the only tick species commonly found on livestock in
East Africa, its presence often dictates the frequency with which cattle should
be dipped or sprayed (currently up to twice a week with unsafe products)
because of the damage caused to the ears by high tick burdens and the risk for
East Coast Fever.
The MSc student will conduct field trials to assess the
efficacy of a commercial ear tag to control ticks on cattle. The availability
of a convenient, safe, efficient solution to control this tick species would be
a game changer in tick- and tick-borne disease control in East Africa serving.
Terms and reference
- Coordinate
field data collection activities at remote field site.
- Follow
study protocol and VICH GL9 (GCP) guidelines for the implementation of
this study.
- Conduct
clinical examinations of cattle.
- Administer
veterinary medicines as required.
- Collect
data following ALCOA+ principles either as hardcopies or electronically.
- Collect
biological samples from calves and cattle.
- Carry
out tick counts and identification.
- Conduct
clinical pathology tests including blood smear analysis and haematocrit.
- Analysis
of data.
- Preparation
of thesis.
Minimum requirements for the ideal candidate
- Bachelors
in veterinary medicine.
- Enrolled
in MSc (applied parasitology, public health or epidemiology).
- Experience
in preparing and conducting field work.
- Experience
using data capturing tools (e.g., paper based DCFs, ODK, Medrio).
- Laboratory
experience – such as making blood smears and handling samples.
- Experience
with conducting studies under VICH GL9 Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Location: ILRI Kenya.
Duration: 1 Year.
Terms of appointment and stipend: ILRI will offer a
competitive stipend to cover living expenses in the project location, medical
cover and research expenses. The successful candidate will be supervised
jointly by ILRI scientists and an academic supervisor.
All applications MUST include the following (applications
without the below documents will not be considered):
- a
cover letter expressing their interest in the fellowship position and what
they can bring to the fellowship.
- CV
including names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three
referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional
qualifications and work experience.
- academic
qualification certificates/transcripts.
Applications should be made to the Senior Manager, Capacity
Development, through our recruitment portal by clicking on “Apply Now” on or
before 22/10/2025. The position title and reference number ILRI
MSc GF/Health/03/2025 should be clearly marked on the subject line of
the cover letter.
People and Culture Officer III at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Key Responsibilities:
Disciplinary & grievance management
- Review
and assess submitted disciplinary and grievance cases.
- Conduct
investigations and gather relevant facts.
- Coordinate
and facilitate disciplinary hearing panels.
- Prepare
documentation including show cause letters, hearing invitations, and
related correspondence.
- Organize
logistics for hearings and meetings.
- Compile
panel recommendations for management approval.
- Manage
appeals and grievance resolution processes.
Redundancy process support
- Analyze
revised organizational structures and organograms.
- Manage
separation processes, including letter preparation, clearance tracking,
and severance calculations.
- Facilitate
emotional support and counseling for affected staff.
- Organize
change management training (e.g., financial literacy, building resilience
workshops)
P&C projects
- Review
existing HR practices, frameworks, and procedures to identify gaps and
improvement areas.
- Propose
enhancements to improve efficiency, compliance, and alignment with
institutional and P&C goals.
- Contribute
to review of compensation and benefits structures and systems.
- Review
P&C data, trends, and dashboards to identify service improvement
opportunities.
- Prepare
briefing papers, reports, and communication materials on ongoing P&C
initiatives.
Regional coordination & staff engagement
- Liaise
with regional HR managers to address staff concerns and ensure consistent
service delivery.
- Follow
up on issues raised by the Staff Association and ensure timely resolution.
- Promote
effective communication and coordination across regional HR teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in human resources management, Law, Business Administration, or a
related field.
- Relevant
professional certification
- Minimum
of 7 years of progressive experience in HR roles, with exposure to
strategic HR projects and employee relations.
- Strong
understanding of HR principles, labor laws, and organizational dynamics.
- Experience
in HR reporting and stakeholder engagement is highly desirable.
- Excellent
analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Strong
interpersonal and communication abilities.
- High
level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
- Ability
to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency
in HRIS, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Head of ICT, Data Systems and Digital Transformation
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks
to recruit the Head of ICT, Data Systems and Digital Transformation. The
incumbent will be responsible to ensure that ILRI’s digital infrastructure,
data capabilities, and innovation systems are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and
aligned with its scientific and institutional goals.
The role will provide strategic oversight across three
interdependent areas:
- Digital
strategy and transformation, with an emphasis on emerging technologies
including AI and analytics;
- Data
and research systems that support FAIR principles, interoperability, and
actionable insights; and
- Core
ICT operations, including infrastructure, service delivery, and business
applications.
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works
to improve people’s lives in low- and middle-income countries through livestock
science that contributes to equitable and resilient livestock systems to
deliver food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits. It
is one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture
research for the developing world
Head – Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Impact Assessment (MELIA)
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks
to recruit the Head – Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Impact Assessment
(MELIA) to lead the development and implementation of systems to monitor,
evaluate, and enhance the impact of the institute’s programs. This role will
ensure data-driven decision-making, fostering a culture of accountability, and
promoting continuous learning. The incumbent will develop and refine impact
assessment strategies and theories of change aligned with institutional goals.
The role will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to
design frameworks, analyze outcomes, and provide actionable insights to improve
program effectiveness and scalability. Impact assessments will be published
aligned to ILRI’s institutional goals for 2030.
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works
to improve people’s lives in low- and middle-income countries through livestock
science that contributes to equitable and resilient livestock systems to
deliver food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits..
It is one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture
research for the developing world.
Livestock Commodity Lead – Livestock Production and Development Expert
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks
to recruit a Livestock Commodity Lead – Livestock Production and Development
Expert to identify impact opportunities, working with internal and external
stakeholders to catalyse and scale transformative livestock-based
solutions/innovations for the different livestock commodities. The role focuses
on translating cutting-edge research into practical, scalable solutions that
enhance livestock productivity, sustainability, and improve livelihoods. The
incumbent will package research outputs into actionable strategies, provide
technical leadership, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to
ensure impactful delivery of livestock development programs.
ILRI works to improve people’s lives in low- and
middle-income countries through livestock science that contributes to equitable
and resilient livestock systems to deliver food systems transformation with
climate and environmental benefits. It is one of 15 CGIAR research centers
dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world
Senior Resource Mobilization Specialist – IFPRI
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to
recruit a Senior Resource Mobilization Specialist on behalf of International
Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in its Director General’s Office (DGO).
This is a one-year, renewable appointment based in Nairobi, Kenya. The ideal
candidate will be innovative, self motivated and goal-oriented, with experience
creating and executing fundraising strategies and developing successful
proposals to secure restricted and unrestricted funding from foundations and
government and multilateral agencies. The incumbent will be responsible for
supporting senior staff and research leads with strategic resource
mobilization, proposal development, and coordination efforts across the
institute.
The Senior Resource Mobilization Specialist will play a key
strategic role in advancing IFPRI’s funding priorities by proactively
identifying, cultivating, and sustaining high-impact relationships with current
and prospective donors. Beyond coordinating proposal development, the role will
focus on strategic donor intelligence, fostering partnerships, positioning
IFPRI within donor networks, and helping shape the institute’s external funding
narrative. The successful candidate will be adept at navigating the donor
landscape—across foundations, bilateral and multilateral institutions, and
philanthropic actors—and at connecting IFPRI’s research agenda to emerging
donor interests and priorities.
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