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POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST- SPATIAL
ECONOMETRICIAN
Ref: PD/SE/09/03
General: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is a
non-profit international research organisation, serving a global mandate to
improve productivity of smallholder livestock systems and to protect the natural
resources that support these systems. ILRI has staff and research activities in
Latin America, Asia and Africa. ILRI’s principal research facilities are located
in Kenya and Ethiopia and its headquarters are based in Nairobi, Kenya. ILRI is
one of the 16 research centres supported by the Consultative Group on
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which comprises over 55 member
countries, international organisations and foundations. The co-sponsors for the
CGIAR are the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP).
The position: ILRI seeks to appoint a spatial econometrician to join its
poverty-mapping project as part of the “Targeting” work of the Institute. Duties
will focus on research in Kenya and will support the global mandate of ILRI to
address poverty through the identification of research priorities. Specific
duties will involve: (a) Leading the analysis of the existing poverty data and
other related GIS data; (b) Working closely with Kenyan Government (CBS) staff
and World Bank poverty mapping team; (c) Working in collaboration with ILRI
scientists to explore model-based approaches to build upon and complement the
econometric approach; (d) Providing hands-on training in spatial analysis and
GIS techniques to CBS and other Kenyan Government staff; (e) Liasing with
various international and national agencies working on poverty- livestock
issues; (f) Providing timely research reports, assessments and work plans as
required by ILRI and donor organizations.
Location: The position is located in ILRI headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Qualifications and experience: The incumbent should hold a PhD or
equivalent in econometrics, economics or system analysis and have at least 3
years research experience in the analysis of spatial data, preferably in
Developing Countries. Essential qualities include: experience in GIS data
analysis including strong spatial econometrics background; experience in the
conception, design, implementation, analysis and reporting of complex research
projects; commitment to research for the production of international public
goods and to a team approach to research, development and training; willingness
to travel for project development, field work and presentation of project
outputs. Desirable qualifications include experience and knowledge of the East
African region, and previous spatial poverty-related analyses.
Terms of appointment: Initial appointment is for two years with the
possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the
availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive remuneration package
including salary based on experience and paid in US dollars.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and
the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees
who are knowledgeable about the candidates professional qualifications and work
experience to the Human Resources Manager, ILRI, P.O. Box 30709, Nairobi, Kenya;
Telephone: 254-2-630743; Fax: 254-2-631499; e-mail:
ILRI-KENYA@cgiar.org . The name and
reference number of the position for which the application is made should be
clearly marked on the envelopes of mailed, or on the fax or email applications.
Screening of applications will begin on 9th December 2003 and will continue
until the post is filled.
Informal enquires can be made to Dr. Patti Kristjanson, ILRI Nairobi (email
p.kristjanson@cgiar.org ).
To find more about ILRI, visit our
Website at http://www.cgiar.org/ilri/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly
encouraged to apply.
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