Research Associate III - Digital Agriculture and Innovation

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About the Organization

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works for better lives through livestock in developing countries. ILRI is co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, has 14 offices across Asia and Africa, employs some 700 staff and has an annual operating budget of about USD 80 million.

ILRI is a CGIAR research centre, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services. Its research is carried out by 15 CGIAR centres in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector.

Job Description

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate III - Digital Agriculture and Innovation to support co-ordination and communication across multi-disciplinary teams especially between software development teams and the end users. Additionally, the incumbent is also expected to support in research data collection, analysis and report writing tasks as well as drive capacity development activities with little guidance or minimal supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of digital agriculture projects in India
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams
• Gather and prepare software requirements specification (SRS), follow up on tasks and update project plans.
• Collect research data, analyse and write reports
• Maintain a repository of documentation
• Work with other departments to report projects' design and progress
• Assist in developing learning and knowledge sharing tools
• Coordinate capacity building activities including training the internal and external stakeholders
• Perform any other related duties as may be required

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in agricultural economics, rural development, sociology, IT systems or relevant field
• Solid training in qualitative and understanding of quantitative approaches.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience is necessary in digital agriculture.
• Experience with cross-sectoral partnerships especially across technology teams and government partners.
• Relevant experience in digital agriculture projects in Asia
• Willingness and aptitude to quickly learn and use new and emerging technologies.
• Strong in essential computer software/packages like MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint
• Working experience in and understanding of CGIAR organizations will be an added advantage
• Excellent proficiency of spoken and written English with strong writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skill and ability to work with diverse teams and in a multi-cultural environment.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards by inspiring trust and treat all people with respect and personal integrity

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