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Research Officer I – Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Job. Agricultural Jobs In Kenya

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, implementation, and report on the technical, environmental, and economic aspects of IMTA.
  • Support data collection and analysis in Kenya.
  • Support the design and implementation of research and developments activities in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific
  • Contribute to the achievement of the research deliverables of work package 2 of the BlueTech Superhighway project.
  • Publish technical and outreach articles and support the publication of technical briefs and scientific articles.
  • Collaborate and integrate with scientists for database development, data validation, data cleaning and data quality checks (STATA/ SPSS and Ms. Excel) in support of work package 2 research.
  • Work collaboratively with the Work package lead, Scientists, and Project Leader of the BlueTech Superhighway project
  • Organize training for students and partners on data collection, curation, data quality, archiving & sharing.
  • Plan, organize, execute, and report on project progress in support and collaboration with senior as well as junior staff/employees, MEL staff, and external partners.

Qualifications

  • MSc in aquaculture, aquaculture production systems, sustainable aquaculture, Aquaculture Economics or related fields
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in the design and implementation of research activities, including several years in the development and execution of surveys and related data analyses, preferably within a research organization or international NGO.
  • Demonstrated background in developing and implementing data analysis and in the publication of technical briefs and outreach articles.
  • Ability to work within interdisciplinary research teams, linking own expertise to other fields, including human nutrition, value chains, climate change, scaling, and gender research fields.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain a professional network in the field of IMTA research.
  • Logical thinking, strong analytical and mathematical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Motivation for high-quality science and delivery of impact from research.
  • Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Experience with aquaculture science and development.
  • Experience with management and curation of biological and social science data.
  • Experience with working in the field with rural communities.
  • Knowledge and experience working in the field in Africa, Asia or the Pacific
  • Experience interacting with the local or international aquaculture industry.
  • Proven proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel to extract, combine, analyze and refine large data sets.
  • Experience writing research reports.

Post location: The position will be based in Mombasa, Kenya

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