ICRISAT Senior Scientist Jobs Kenya 2024: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has announced a new vacancy for the position of “Senior Scientist” in Kenya. This is an excellent opportunity for young professionals and students those looking to gain hands-on experience. Applications must be submitted by Nov 20th, 2024. Interested candidates should include a current CV or resume, a cover letter, relevant experience, and academic transcripts (if applicable). Before applying, carefully review the eligibility criteria and job responsibilities below.
ICRISAT Senior Scientist Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs
Position: Senior Scientist
Organization: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
Location: Kenya
Application Deadline: Nov 20th, 2024
Job Descriptions
Provide technical and strategic leadership on agricultural soil assessment and sustainable management of soils.
Create a network and partnership with national and regional partners to support Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan.
Lead the soil fertility and soil health project activities in the region to ensure project objectives are achieved and contribute to ICRISAT’s Africa and global strategies.
Act as a contact point for specific soil projects and partners in Kenya.
Work closely with the ICRISAT scientists in the Resilient Farm and Food Systems (RFFS) program and initiate joint project activities with other clusters under the RFFS research program and get directly involved in the cross-cluster joint activities
Develop and implement soil management practices by providing technical support to farmers, and stakeholders helping them adopt regenerative, nutrient management and climate-smart technologies to enhance soil health.
Contribute to building the capacity of farmers and partners for effective project implementation and represent ICRISAT at conferences and workshops.
Provide technical support to the ICRISAT soil team
Collaborate with local communities, government bodies, NGOs, and international organizations to improve soil health and agricultural productivity.
Prepare project progress reports including data analysis, project outcomes, and recommendations for future actions.
Contribute to the publications based on the results of field activities related to soil fertility and soil health
Provide technical guidance, constructive support, and mentoring to fellow staff and support their technical development.
Interact with authorities, donors, and others to get ICRISAT better known and involved in research and development discussions.
Contribute to resource mobilization through responding to calls and initiating proposals for unsolicited requests to donors.
Requirements:
The candidate should have a PhD degree in Soil Science, with strong computational skills. The candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in soil science, agronomy, soil data analysis, and mapping.
Core Competencies
Experience in the design and implementation of strategies in Africa aimed at improving soil health and agricultural productivity in response to soil degradation and climate change.
Demonstrated expertise in research design, execution, data collection and analysis, data visualization, and scientific writing, particularly in areas of scaling and impact assessment.
Demonstrated track record in research leadership and management in soil health and ISFM.
Experience working with farmers to enhance the adoption of soil management and soil health and climate-smart technologies and practices that enhance soil health and resilience.
Experience in Soil data analysis and Mapping, ISFM, and climate change.
Strong evidence of collaboration with multi-stakeholders including policy makers in mainstreaming soil health issues in Africa.
Evidence in resource mobilization and network with donors.
Strong publication records in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to manage and mentor staff as well as manage time and work as part of a team as well as individual working.
Skill in data management and machine learning.
Strong capacity to prioritize tasks, manage workload, show initiative, and operate effectively under pressure.
How to Apply for ICRISAT Senior Scientist Jobs Kenya 2024?
All Interested candidates carefully review the job requirements and submit their applications before the deadline. Applications should include:
- A current CV or resume
- A cover letter detailing motivation and relevant experience (if applicable)
- Academic transcripts (if applicable)
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