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Intern announcement for EFARD related project activities

For the Executive Secretariat of the European Forum on Agricultural Research for Development (EFARD) CTA looks for an intern to (i) render administrative support to the EFARD Executive Secretary, in relation to the preparation, implementation and follow-up of conferences, workshops, meetings, technical studies and related technical and synthesis reports; (ii) provide research support on a range of S&T/ARD issues; (iii) develop and manage the EFARD contacts’ database; (iv) provide support for EFARD and PAEPARD related communication activities (information, contacts, knowledge sharing, and coordination e-discussions); (iv) serve as EFARD YPARD focal point; (v)  update the EFARD website www.efard.eu, monitor and grow the social media community; and (iv) prepare expenditure reports in line with budgets. Starting date: March/April 2015. Duration: 6 months (renewable once). Location: Wageningen, the Netherlands. Closing date for application: 8 March 2015.

15/02/2015


Internship announcement for PACE-NET Plus project

For its Pacific Europe Network for Science, Technology and Innovation (PACE-NET Plus) project, CTA looks for an intern to (i) render support to the preparation, implementation and follow up of conferences, workshops, meetings, technical studies and related technical and synthesis reports; (ii) provide research support on a range of S&T/ARD issues; (iii) prepare expenditure reports in line with budgets. Duration: 6 months (renewable once). Location: Wageningen, the Netherlands. Closing date for application: 14 March 2015

15/02/2015


Call for applications: IFS Individual Research Grants

Deadline: 31 December 2014   

27/11/2014


Researcher (Irrigation Engineer)

Researcher (Irrigation Engineer)   Deadline: 14/12/2014

27/11/2014


RUFORUM : Manager, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

RUFORUM : Manager, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation    Apply by 15 November 2014.    

29/10/2014


Postdoctoral Fellow – Participatory Action Research

Postdoctoral Fellow – Participatory Action Research   Deadline: 3 August 2014    The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Postdoctoral Fellow to support the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) participatory research activities across East Africa, including coordination of the flagships research activities in the region with CGIAR centres.   http://ilrijobs.wordpress.com/2014/07/04/ilri-vacancy-postdoctoral-fellow-participatory-action-research-closing-date-3-august-2014/

28/07/2014


Senior posts at RUFORUM

Senior posts at RUFORUM   Deadline: 02 June 2014   The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is looking to recruit qualified and competent staff for its Secretariat based in Kampala, Uganda. Specifically, RUFORUM is looking to hire (i) one Finance Manager, (ii) one Manager, Partnership & Business Management, and (iii) one Manager, Planning Monitoring & Evaluation.   http://www.damaconsultant.com/content/senior-posts-ruforum

13/05/2014


The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is seeking a new Chair of our Board of Trustees

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is seeking a new Chair of our Board of Trustees    Deadline: 30 April 2014   IDS enjoys an international reputation for the quality of its work and its commitment to applying academic skills to real world development problems. IDS is seeking an exceptional individual with energy, commitment, strategic vision and significant leadership experience in a complex and values-driven organisation.   http://www.ids.ac.uk/job/chair-of-the-board-of-trustees

10/04/2014


Principal Scientists 'Livestock genetics and informatics'

Principal Scientists 'Livestock genetics and informatics'    Deadline: until filled. (Posted on 24 March 2014).   The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit three outstanding research scientists to join its newly formed global livestock genetics programme.   https://ilrijobs.wordpress.com/2014/03/24/ilri-vacancies-principal-scientists-livestock-genetics-and-informatics-open-until-filled/

10/04/2014


Director of Research and Innovation and Director of Corporate Services at FARA

Deadline: 28 February 2014 FARA is seeking to recruit highly qualified professionals for the positions of Director of Research and Innovation and Director of Corporate Services.http://www.fara-africa.org/media/uploads/File/Vacancies/vacancy_announcement_for_dri__dcs_2014final.pdf

27/01/2014


Recruitment of 2 STAP Panel Members (Biodiversity; Chemicals & Waste): Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Recruitment of 2 STAP Panel Members (Biodiversity; Chemicals & Waste): Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)  Deadline: 31 January 2014 --   http://www.stapgef.org/notice-of-recruitment-biodiversity-and-chemicals-waste-panel-members-2014/

17/12/2013


Africa Rice is looking for highly qualified individuals for the following positions

Africa Rice is looking for highly qualified individuals for the following positions (see attached documents for details):1.      A Research Operations Coordinator2.      A Senior Systems Administrator-Deputy ICT Manager3.      An Electronic Engineer4.      A Systems Analyst5.      An Administrative Officer6.      A Research Assistant specialized in Agronomy (Cotonou)7.      A Research Assistant specialized in Plant Breeding (Dar-Es-Salaam)8.      An Agronomist (Field fellow)http://www.africarice.org/ The following attachments were removed from this message and stored in the library:Job Announcement_Research_Operations_Coordinator.pdf (0.1MB)Job Announcement Agronomist (field Fellow) Benin Readvertisement.pdf (0.1MB)Job Announcement_Research Assistant Agonomy (Cotonou).pdf (0.1MB)Job Announcement_Administrative Officer.pdf (0.1MB)Job Announcement_Research_Assistant_Plant_Breeding_(Tanzania).pdf (0.1MB)Job Announcement_Electronic_Engineer.pdf (0.1MB)Job Announcement_Senior_Systems_Administrator_Deputy_ICT_Manager.pdf (0.1MB)Job Announcement_Systems_Analyst.pdf (0.1MB)

27/06/2013


Agribusiness and Innovation Capacity Development Specialist

Agribusiness and Innovation Capacity Development Specialist Apply by: 30 June 2013  ICRA – The International Centre for development oriented Research in Agriculture – is looking to hire a specialist to design, implement and manage capacity strengthening programmes and projects in Africa (with a lesser emphasis in Asia and/or Latin America) and to develop competitive proposals for capacity strengthening in rural innovation, with emphasis on agribusiness, value chain development and smallholder agriculture. More information [PDF]. 

22/05/2013


Small ruminant geneticist

Small ruminant geneticist Apply by: 20 April 2013 The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) seeks to recruit an associate scientist- small ruminant Genetics. This position exists to assist in understanding, management, conservation and sustainable use of small ruminants' genetic resources in ICARDA mandate regions. More information

10/04/2013


Research associate (yam breeding)

Research associate (yam breeding) Apply by: 19 April 2013 The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidate for the position of Research Associate (yam breeding) at the Institute's Headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria.More information

10/04/2013