The overall purpose of the job
This role will manage and provide administrative services of a confidential nature to the Interim Deputy Director General, Corporate Services (DDG, CS). It will assist in coordinating strategy development and the oversight of the Corporate Services function covering Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Fleet Transport, Security, and... support organization-wide institutional risk management and policy formulation.
Specific Duties:

 Manage the daily schedule of the Interim Deputy Director General, Corporate Services e.g., meeting agendas and documentation, appointments and travel.
 Facilitate implementation of proper control processes amongst all Units under Corporate Services.
 Review all policies owned by Corporate Services and coordinate amendments suggested by stakeholders for approval through the Interim DDG, Corporate Services.
 Coordinate the reported risks associated with the functions under Corporate Services to enable closure of such risks.
 Be responsible for keeping track of respective management information system (MIS) dashboards providing details to the Interim DDG, Corporate Services on a timely basis.
 Monitor and control the closure of audit recommendations while maintaining confidentiality.
 Coordinate with the Human Resources Unit the monitoring of contract renewals and probation confirmations.
 Monitor open purchase orders and their ageing.
 Prioritize tasks, meetings, and actions by following up on strategic decisions arrived at from time to time. internal and external communication,
 Assist with monitoring donor reporting timelines.
 Facilitating scheduling of unit townhalls with each of the corporate services functions

Requirements/Qualifications

 Preferably a master’s degree in business, administration, or any other related field.
 A minimum of at least 15 years of experience of which 5 years should be in a similar role handling similar responsibilities for senior executives.
 Knowledge of accounting is an added advantage.
 Experience of coordinating closure of internal audit recommendations.
 Experience of coordinating Risk Management for Corporate Services.
 Experience of supporting the finance function as and when required in basic operations.
 Experience in a multi-cultural environment in a similar role.
 Ability to interact with and manage senior management.
 Maintaining data confidentiality is extremely critical.
 Strong skills in written and oral communication.
 Experience in Stakeholder management and ability to adapt to challenging situations.
 A strong team player with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and pays great attention to detail.
 Reasonable computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and software applications for
Corporate Services function.

Other desirable attributes

 Make decisions for the activities executed with significant decision-making latitude subject to general managerial direction and guidance.
 Act as the reference point for various people, provide support, influence others, and ensure adherence to the policies and procedures.
 Manage single and multiple budgets and provide support to the units.
 Provide information for use in resource mobilization.
Contribute to internal and external relations with stakeholders in relation to the scope of activities.

Reporting
This position reports to the Interim Deputy Director General - Corporate Services more

Overall purpose of the job
The position holder is responsible for the portfolios of Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS), consultants, and visiting scientists. This includes managing the recruitment, contracting, compensation, and benefits of IRS, consultants, and visiting scientists.
Specific Duties:

 Manage the recruitment and selection of the Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS),... Consultants, and Visiting Scientists.
 Manage the employment contracts of Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS), Consultants, Visiting Scientists, and Hosted institutions.
 Manage the compensation and benefits of Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS), administering their education allowance, insurance, and pension schemes per policies and guidelines; and ensuring value for money.
 Manage the 360-degree end-of-probation evaluations of Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS).
 Contribute to the development and implementation of Human Resources management policies, systems, tools, and methods.
 Contribute to the development and implementation of HR Information Systems to support service delivery and decision-making, specifically HR within ERP, Staff Attraction, Staff Recruitment,
Contract Management, and Compensation.
 Contribute to the implementation of organisation design plans, including preparation and review of job classifications, job descriptions, and associated systems.
 Prepare HR reports for the Governing Council, Senior Management Committee, donors, and otherreports as requested from time to time.
  Supervise junior staff in the Human Resources Unit.

Requirements/Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, human resources, or business-related courses.
 Knowledge of labour laws and familiarity with Human Resources practices within the industry.
 10 years of relevant experience in Human Resources Management at a senior level, with a proven record of experience in an international organization.
 Certification in Human Resources.
 Demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities.
 Tact, diplomacy, and the ability to deal with different situations.
 High degree of organization, adaptability, and prioritization.

Other desirable attributes

 Ability to make decisions for the sub-unit and contribute to the formation of the policies and procedures with a medium level of autonomy.
 Ability to act as a reference point for various people, able to work in a matrix, supervise staff and provide support, influence others, and ensure proper interpretation and application of the laid-out policies and procedures.
 Capacity to provide HR-related financial data to relevant stakeholders.
 Knowledge of resource mobilization of the business and ability to support managers with information and compliance with donor requirements.
 Ability to adequately engage with international external parties (Insurance and pension providers, hosted institutions, recruiting agencies, job applicants, etc)

Reporting

This position reports to the Manager, People and Organisational Development. more

Overall purpose of the job
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is currently a threat to global health. It is estimated that AMR may cause up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050, adverse symptoms to patients, and more than $100  trillion in economic loss globally. The misuse of readily available antibiotics both in agriculture and human health propels bacterial mutations, consequently leading to AMR.... New frontiers in curbing this menace is through the identification of new antibacterial compounds that can be advanced into medications with possibly new mechanisms of action. Insects, which are also a source of many nutraceutical properties, are the most diverse in the environment. There has been experimental proof that they contain polyphenols such as flavonoids in their tissues and are an enormous source of proteins, making them fit for use as both human food and animal feed. These proteins also make up the source of the innate immune system that insects contain. They can be easily hydrolyzed into polypeptides and peptides, offering defensive properties to the host. Moreover, insects survive in extremely harsh environments full of pathogenic microorganisms, inferring that they may have wellestablished modes of defense against predators. They also harbour a plethora of defensive and nutritive symbionts in their guts, which fall under the least explored niches of antimicrobial agents. Black soldier fly, for instance, has proved to be very successful in adapting to even extreme environments where food, space, and competition present significant challenges to them. To overcome these challenges, insects often get involved in vast symbiosis with other life forms such as fungi and bacteria in their habitats. Symbiotic interactions can either be based on defensive or nutritional services provided by the symbiont to the host. Symbionts that provide nutritional services to the host produce digestive enzymes aiding the insect in the degradation of plant materials that have limited insect-accessible molecules but are rich in dietary polymers such as lignin and cellulose. Defensive symbionts on the other hand secrete antimicrobial compounds (either peptides or small molecules) to protect the host against pathogens some of them have been studied and shown to have antagonistic activities against human pathogens and may be advanced for clinical use. However, only a handful of insects have been investigated so far in this realm and mainly in other regions. The need to undertake screening studies on the edible insects found in the sub-Saharan African region and tailor them to their beneficial aspects on human/animal and environmental health is a requisite research gap that needs to be addressed. This is a new niche that has been underexplored and will open avenues to disseminate the knowledge to greater lengths, foster international networking, and importantly uncover new scaffolds of secondary metabolites for clinical use. The use of locally available resources (insects reared at icipe) is an added advantage to the sustainable development of products in the long run. This position will deliver innovative research that addresses a wide range of unique and critical issues associated with human health, crop and animal health, and environmental health in the context of ONE HEALTH. Within the scope of the above and overall objectives of the INSEFF program, icipe is seeking applications from highly motivated candidates for the position of post-doctoral fellow– Natural Products Chemistry: Harnessing antimicrobial agents. The ideal candidate will support research programmes in the Insects for Food, Feed, and Other Uses Programme in icipe’s Environmental Health Theme.
Specific duties

The successful candidate is expected to:

 Conduct laboratory and field experiments with the microbial cultures obtained from the gut of edible insects with a view to controlling antimicrobial resistance.
 Perform sample preparation, analysis, and identification of bio-active chemical components using various chromatographic techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS and their structure determination using spectroscopic techniques.
 Identify the gaps in the antimicrobial resistance research and link up with the current work on the mode of action of the isolated compounds and their mechanism.
 Determine other bio-functional properties of the compounds isolated that can improve environmental health.
 Carry out molecular studies (genomics) on the microbes associated with edible insects.
 Analysis and documentation of the experimental data using multivariate techniques.
 Manuscript writing and grant mobilizations.
 Supervision of postgraduate students and other relevant members of the team.

Requirements/qualifications

 PhD in Chemistry with at least 3 years of postgraduate experience using analytical techniques and microbiological skills.
 Good number of publications on the identification and structure determination of antimicrobial compounds and their interaction with the host organism.
 Should be at most 38 years old at the time of application for this position.
 Hands-on skills in the operation of HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and analysis of NMR spectra.
 Additional skills in bioinformatics and organic synthesis would be an advantage.
 Must have an excellent publication track record.
 Additional knowledge on the formulation of the active ingredients into tangible products for wide applicability.

Core Competencies

 Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources for effective research in the antimicrobial resistance field.
 Ability to create and foster an innovative work environment, including team building to deliver agreed goals.
 High degree of organization, adaptability, and prioritization.
 Experience in capacity building through supervision and mentorship of postgraduate and undergraduate students.
 Excellent communication skills and collaborative network of partners at national and international levels

Reporting

This position reports to the Senior Scientist and Head of Insects for Food, Feed and Other Uses (NSEFF) Programme and the Head of Environmental Health Theme. more

Overall purpose of the job
The Head, TTU will establish public-private partnerships and other networks to foster technology adoption and will support testing and improving insect science-based technologies in Africa. The candidate will develop and manage projects and communicate research evidence to stakeholders through various communication platforms. The incumbent will establish frameworks and... strategies for dissemination pathways and scaling readiness of selected icipe innovations.
Specific duties:

 Update the Centre-wide scaling strategy, and document and support the development of project/programme-specific scaling strategies.
 Assess the relevance of different pathways and mechanisms of scaling to maximise adoption of different evidence-based technologies and knowledge products.
 Increase the access and promotion of technologies to farmers through last-mile providers and other scaling strategies.
 Facilitate and support demonstrations and scaling of technologies.
 Work with key stakeholders in Africa to identify, evaluate and implement optimised technology adoption pathways.
 Develop, foster and maintain strong collaborative networks of partners, including government agencies, national agricultural research and extension systems (NARES), non-governmental organisations, regional and international agricultural research organisations, and the private sector, committed to scaling out technologies.
 Establish entry points for strategic engagement in new countries and with new partners for introduction of icipe technologies.
 Publish high-quality scaling-related reports and peer-reviewed papers.
 Share technology scaling lessons with a broad spectrum of audiences using various communication platforms.
 Support the creation of an enabling environment for farmers to access inputs, financial services and markets to accelerate the adoption of technologies in the region.
 Provide evidence to implementing partners on the performance of technologies.
 Contribute significantly to resource mobilisation efforts and manage ongoing TTU-related projects.
 Work with icipe’s 4-H (plant, animal, human and environmental health) Themes and Support Units to foster a one health approach.

Requirements/Qualifications

 PhD degree, preferably in Entomology, Extension or related fields.
 Minimum of six (6) years of relevant postdoctoral experience with at least three (3) years at a senior level in a multidisciplinary research environment.
 Proven experience in innovative scaling of arthropod integrated pest management, and/or management of vectors of animal and human diseases.
 Proven experience in successful management of large donor-funded projects.
 Demonstrated technical competence in one or more of the following areas: agricultural and public health, knowledge diffusion, communication, marketing, and business development.
 Good publication record (at least 15 peer-reviewed publications).
 Knowledge of digital tools for scaling agricultural innovations is considered an advantage.
 Extensive network relating to technology adoption in Africa is considered an advantage.
 Excellent oral and written English language skills. Ability to speak French is considered an advantage.

Reporting

This position reports to the Head, Plant Health Theme (first line); Head, Animal and Human Health Theme (second line). more

Overall purpose of the job

Across icipe’s four Themes (Plant, Environmental, Human and Animal Health), the Centre is increasingly conducting research related to microbiology. Research areas include identification, diversity assessment and functionality of soil microbiomes in cropping systems and their impacts on soil health (Plant Health Theme); applied bioprospecting of beneficial microbes,... and microbial safety of edible insect protein products and frass fertilizers (Environmental Health Theme); and endosymbionts to mitigate vector fitness (Animal and Human Health). Across the Themes, the focus has also been on the development of microbial biopesticides.
The purpose of the position is to provide core microbiology expertise to icipe’s research agenda and present new avenues of research related to microbiology. Reporting to the Head of Plant Health Theme, the incumbent will be part of a multidisciplinary team in collaboration with icipe’s other scientists. It is expected that the job holder will develop a vibrant portfolio of research aligned with icipe’s vision and strategy.

Specific Duties:

 A research focus on soil/rhizosphere/plant microbiomes in cropping systems and their impacts on soil health.
 Establish a research agenda on other areas in microbiology such as microbiomes including:

Characterization of microbiomes of pests; animal, human and plant disease vectors;
Insects for food, feed and other uses.
Innovations in mass production and formulation of diverse beneficial microbes.
Unravelling unique modes of action of microbes (e.g., induced systemic resistance; microbial metabolites as pest control products, addressing antimicrobial resistance).


 Provide microbiology expertise to other researchers during project development and implementation.
 Build the capacity of national institutions through the identification and mentoring of projectsupported postdoctoral fellows and graduate students.
 Contribute to fundraising and develop synergies across icipe’s projects to maximize project impacts.
 Publish research outcomes in peer-reviewed journals.
 Effectively communicate research results to stakeholders through presentations, media and other outreach materials.

Requirements/Qualifications

 PhD degree in Microbiology from a reputable university, and postdoctoral training from a highly reputed laboratory.
 Ten (10) years of experience gained at a senior level in either a research organisation or a university.
 Strong practical knowledge of using advanced microbial technologies such as genomics and proteomics, fluorescence microscopy, among others.
 Strong proficiency in the use of statistical tools related to microbiology (eDNA, microbial diagnostics, phylogenetics, among others).
 Proven record of writing successful proposals for large grants.
 Proven record of managing large resources, both financial and human, in an international research environment.
 Experience in capacity building through supervision and mentorship of MSc and PhD students.
 Excellent communication skills.
 Proven record of exemplary scientific leadership qualities.
 High degree of organisation, adaptability, and prioritisation.
 Experience or demonstrated interest in working with farmers, preferably in Africa is an added advantage.

Other desirable attributes

 Leads experimental designs and research protocols, and advanced data analysis.
 Supervises technical staff, postdoctoral scientists, junior scientists, students.
 Responsible for project management, including budgeting.
 At least 3 publications/year in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
 Excellent publication track record with at least 30 publications.
 Strong engagement in resource mobilization.
 Strong engagement with partners for project delivery; external representation for meetings, conferences.

Reporting

This position reports to the Head of Plant Health Theme more

Overall purpose of the job

 To be part of a multidisciplinary team providing leadership and research strategy to the Centre in collaboration with icipe’s other Themes and Units.
 To lead the Human Health Theme (HHT) activities at icipe’s Thomas Odhiambo Campus.
 To maintain a portfolio of research that is aligned with icipe’s strategy and goals and integrates with ongoing research at... icipe.

Specific Duties:

 Work in collaboration with colleagues in the Human Health Theme, the icipe leadership team including the Director General (DG), Director of Research and Partnerships (DRP) as well as Heads of Themes and Units to undertake and facilitate research and capacity building activities across the Centre.
 Lead and spearhead the development of a coherent research programme within the Human Health Theme.
 Contribute to enabling a Theme structure to cost-effectively utilise resources to meet icipe’s research, capacity and institutional building needs.
 Guide researchers under their supervision to ensure timely preparation of annual work plans, budgets, scientific and technical reports for donors.
 Actively seek and secure external support to develop and grow a personal research portfolio.
 Ensure that team members continually update skills and methodologies to keep up with global cutting-edge knowledge.
 Promote and establish collaborative linkages with national, regional and international institutions in the relevant fields of research of the Theme.
 Foster a culture of scientific excellence and support development within the Human Health Theme the human resources required now and into the future.
 Contribute to mentoring team members to develop critical skills including resource mobilization, science writing and peer review.
 Ensure the activities undertaken by the research team meets legal and reporting responsibilities to all stakeholders including national licensing authorities and donors.
 Conduct annual plans and performance reviews with the staff under their supervision.

Requirements/Qualifications

 PhD in Biological or related sciences but preferably with expertise in entomology from a reputable university.
 Ten (10) years of experience gained at a senior level in either a research organization or university.
 Excellent publication track record.
 Track record of writing successful proposals for large grants.
 Proven record of managing large resources (both financial and human) in a research environment.
 Experience in capacity building through supervision and mentorship of MSc and PhD students.
 Excellent communication skills.
 Track record of exemplary leadership qualities are essential.
 High degree of organisation, adaptability and prioritization.

Other desirable attributes

 To make decisions for the research programme, design, lead, define and fulfil the Human Health Theme strategy, and the Centre's global strategies through the definitions of principles, guidelines and policies for research programmes within the theme.
 Demonstrates science leadership, mentors and trains staff. A high degree of problem-solving, planning and controlling.
 Manage the programme budgets and contribute to the centre's policies and procedures.
 At least 20 publications with consistent outputs of high-impact papers in respectable peer-reviewed journals.
 Must have significant contribution and a good track record of funded proposals, donor relations and building networks for fundraising.
 Effectively engage with the partners.
 Contribute to the continuity of a vibrant research team through funded projects.
 Contribute to the core budget and sustainability of the centre.
 Participate in different committees and boards, making presentations at key forums, and representing the Centre at various conferences within the donor community.
 Provide support in resource mobilization to other units including quality assurance, information sharing and compliance with donor requirements.
 Outstanding contribution to partnerships including formation of new partners or recuperating of neglected or damaged partnerships.
 Successful leadership in at least one significant contribution to other complex multi-institutional partnerships.
 Build strong relationships with national research leaders.

Reporting

This position reports to the Head of Human Health Theme. more

Overall purpose of the job

 To provide research and programmatic leadership to the Behavioural and Chemical Ecology Unit.
 Coordinate and promote the broad field of chemical ecology through an interdisciplinary research approach across icipe’s 4-H Themes and within the framework of One Health.
 To maintain a portfolio of research that is aligned with icipe’s strategic goals.
 To undertake... research of the highest quality through partnerships, within, nationally, regionally and internationally.
 To facilitate new initiatives and opportunities in chemical ecology through resource mobilisation.
 To build capacity through the training of the next generation of globally competitive scientists.
 To disseminate research findings through high level publications and presentations at scientific/technical meetings.

Specific Duties:

 Contributes to Centre’s efforts to engage with global stakeholders in research and capacity building.
 Manages human, fiscal and physical resources of the Unit.
 Conducts research to develop semiochemical-based management tools for improved food production, animal and human health.
 Conducts research to promote use of beneficial organisms that conserve biodiversity.
 Actively seek and secure external support for the activities of the Unit, including resources to develop and grow a personal research portfolio.
 Enhance scientific productivity of the Unit through mentoring and supervising scientists, postgraduate students, and high-quality publications.
 Initiate periodic reviews of the performance of the Unit to ensure relevance and quality.
 Act as a spokesperson and representative of the Unit.
 Ensure the Unit meets its legal and reporting responsibilities to all stakeholders including national licensing authorities and donors.

Requirements/Qualifications

 PhD in Chemistry from a reputable university, with a strong background in organic chemistry or related sciences but preferably with expertise in Chemical Ecology plus appropriate or additional education in organic spectroscopy.
 Ten (10) years’ experience gained at a senior level in either a research organization or university.
 Track-record in chemical ecology and interdisciplinary research in tropical insect science.

Other desirable attributes

 Excellent publication track record.
 Track record of writing successful proposals for large grants.
 Proven record of managing large resources (both financial and human) in a research environment.
 Experience in capacity building through supervision and mentorship of MSc and PhD students.
 Excellent communication skills are mandatory.
 Track record of exemplary leadership qualities are essential.
 High degree of organisation, adaptability and prioritisation

Application Deadline - 17th Aug 2023 more

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Overall responsibility to execute the Centre’s business strategies and for the achievement of the Centre’s operating goals and objectives and minimization of risks to the Centre while ensuring that the Centre continues to balance its budget and grow its reserves.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Vision and strategic planning

Develop high-quality business strategies and plans... and ensure the alignment of strategy with objectives.
Lead in the development and execution of the icipe’s long- and short-term vision and strategy to solve global issues of food and nutrition security, public health, poverty alleviation and sustainable development.

Research leadership and management

The DG delivers highest-quality scientific research for development (R4D) for solving complex problems according to the remit of icipe vision and strategy (V&S) as well as significantly increases financial resources to advance the R4D agenda. S/he provides intellectual and specific scientific leadership of the highest order that generates high-quality, client focused, integrated outcomes. S/he forges and maintains complex yet strategic partnerships with both traditional and non-traditional partners to maintain and build relationships that advance icipe's R4D agenda. S/he plans cost-effective operations and R4D activities and ensures continuous improvement in the quality and value of services and products provided by the Centre.

Research agenda

The DG, together with icipe's management team, identifies research opportunities that are aligned with the objectives and policies of the Centre to ensure excellent science for impact. S/he negotiates alliances and partnerships with clients and investors, other providers, and private sector interests to further the business of the Centre. S/he and the management team define, prioritize, and clarify icipe's role in cooperative activities and manage the Centre's Intellectual Property. They develop plans to maximize R4D impact, identify opportunities, and keep abreast of the markets and industry trends.

Resource mobilization and business development

The DG leads the resource mobilization efforts of icipe to secure adequate financial resources from both traditional and non-traditional donors to implement the Centre's R4D agenda. S/he builds long-term trusting relationships with funders and key partners and aligns icipe with donor priorities to guarantee the sustainability of the Centre.

Partnerships

The DG provides leadership in stakeholder management and utilizes tact and diplomacy to forge strong, sustainable alliances and partnerships internally and externally, often involving multinational, multidisciplinary public and private sector groups. S/he engages in facilitating interactions with all R4D partners and host governments to ensure the partnerships and alliances meet the strategic objectives of the Centre.

Communication

The DG serves as the spokesperson of the Centre on all matters and leads the icipe management team in communicating the Centre's vision, mission, overall direction, scientific purpose, research outputs, applications, relevance and impact to the science community, funders, external experts, agencies, stakeholder, and end-users. S/he executes public speaking and representational appearances through seminars, conferences and professional networking in a professional manner and uses a range of communication tools to ensure that icipe's R4D agenda remains visible on the global R4D arena.

Administrative leadership and management

The DG oversees the management of human, financial and physical resources to achieve defined R4D outputs and other institutional objectives. S/he oversees the Centre’s financial performance, investments and other income-generating ventures. S/he supervises the development of annual plans and budgets and ensures the establishment of proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures, tracks the progress of business initiatives, and provides solutions to ensure the Centre’s survival and growth. S/he directs the establishment, updating and alignment of the Centre’s policies and legal guidelines and negotiates and approves agreements and contracts for the Centre.

Team

The DG is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Centre and for instilling team attitudes and cooperative partnership approaches in senior management and other staff. S/he motivates and provides leadership to key staff and maintains a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining, and motivating employees. S/he manages the Centre’s organizational structure, hires key staff to guide Centre employees in all areas of operations. S/he supervises and evaluates the work of key staff and stimulates career development incentives to attain desired results. S/he manages performance issues affecting the Centre, resolves conflicts promptly and ensures that icipe's work remains cohesive and makes certain that responsibility and accountability are actively reinforced.

Corporate responsibility

The DG advises the Governing Council (GC), governments and other stakeholders on all matters relating to the implementation of icipe’s mandate, and ensures the provision of regular, thorough, and prompt communication to the GC on key technical, financial and administrative matters. S/he coordinates and prepares reports and other submissions for consideration by the GC while ensuring that there is effective communication between the management and the GC as well as between various levels of management.
The DG fosters a corporate culture that promotes the Centre’s complicity with legal and ethical practices, good corporate citizenship and maintenance of high social responsibility wherever the Centre does business.

Other

The DG performs any other duties as may be necessary to achieve the Centre’s objectives as set out in the Charter.

QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

 A PhD in Life Sciences or related areas.
 A superior creative research record and excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
 20 years of professional experience with sustained evidence of transformation and accumulation of responsibilities in science and its administration as applied to developing countries.
 In depth knowledge of the funding market, changes, and forces that influence the research industry matched with proven record in successful resource mobilization.
 Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to translate and communicate complex subjects.
 Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to multi-task, mentor, and work in a multicultural environment.
 Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
 Experience in developing strategic and business plans.
 Familiarity with R4D industry laws and management best practices.
 Working knowledge of corporate governance, finance and people management principles.
 A proven record in executive leadership of a complex institution.

Application Deadline - 03 Aug 2023 more

Overall purpose of the job

The Manager, People and Organisation Development (MPOD) reports to the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA). The MPOD leads in the provision of HR services and other applicable services to all the Centre’s staff, applicable hosted staff, visiting scientists, students and consultants. The MPOD implements employee attraction, retention, development and... performance management policies and processes. S/he develops and implements programmes and supporting systems foremployee relations, staff wellbeing, workforce planning and workload management and ensures equity and diversity. S/he should be an excellent leader, people person, strategic communicator, and relationship builder.

Specific Duties:

 Supervise leadership of the teams providing HR services.
 Foster Business Partnerships with functions directly engaged in research for development and those in support thereof.
 Recruiting international and national staff with the capabilities and competences required for the present and future. Work with research leaders to anticipate future needs and lead the talent pooling, attraction, and selection of staff in research roles, and ensure alignment and improvement of attraction and selection processes.
 Implement organisation design plans, including preparation and review of job classifications, job descriptions and associated systems. Implement talent management and succession planning initiatives.
 Lead the learning and development programmes, developing the capabilities and competences of research leaders, as well as research and research support staff, encompassing amongst others, management/supervisory skills and soft skills. Implement skills capacity development programmes, aligned with the Centre’s plans and strategic goals.
 Develop and implement performance management policies, systems, and tools. Implement recognition and rewards policies.
 Administer and undertake reviews of salaries, and staff related insurances and other staff benefits, in accordance with policies and guidelines and to ensure equity and value for money.
 Contribute to the development of policies and guidelines and provide advice on their impact on the Centre. Ensure equitable and consistent interpretation and implementation of staff policies and ensure compliance with relevant requirements while being alive to precedents and approval exceptions.
 Develop and implement HR information systems to support service delivery and decision making, specifically HR within ERP, staff attraction, staff recruitment, learning & development systems, staff performance management system, and management of consultants’ contracts and other supporting systems.
 Be the Head of Safeguarding (HoS) and be responsible for overall management of compliance, reporting and training of Safeguarding Focal Persons (SFP) deployed on needs basis at regional offices and/or programmes.
 Act as a link and offer communication and coordination that facilitates a close working relationship between the Centre and its hosted organizations. Handle various matters of the Centre, by participating in joint arrangements with hosted organizations.
Additional responsibilities
Be an authorised signatory of the Centre, and in this regard, authorise transactions as per delegated authority and the sourcing and evaluation of appropriate providers (e.g. for medical & life insurances and training consultants).
Expand, develop, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and represent the Centre at various meetings. Attend joint meetings of collaborating institutions and participate in HR related joint processes.
Chair the Occupational, Health and Safety Committee (OHSC) and Training Committee (TC) of the Centre and oversee implementation of necessary procedures arising from the two committees. Membership to various Centre committees as designated from time to time.
Undertake additional duties requested by supervisor for areas that require her/his support within the Centre’s overall business.

Requirements/Qualifications

Advanced University degree (Masters) in relevant field.
At least 10 years of experience in the areas of general management, including human resources at international and multicultural setups.
Comprehensive knowledge of organizational policies and practices in research organizations is highly desirable.
Tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with sensitive issues.
Capacity to manage, supervise and evaluate the performance of staff.

Application Deadline - 22nd Aug 2023 more

Overall Purpose of the Job

To support research projects based at ITOC Mbita and Muhaka Filed Station with One Health and veterinary component; this includes the support of experimental work with animals, development of animal health protocols and animal surveillance at a community level.

Specific Duties

 Support the development of study protocols and standard operating procedures with... veterinary components.
 Support the development of animal health protocols for semi-field experiments and field trials.
 Provide oversight and technical support on animal welfare in experimental studies.
 Provide training to field staff and community on handling of animals and application of insecticides and implementation of animal health surveys.
 Implement fieldwork, including screening of animals for ectoparasites and community engagement activities as well as formative surveys according to SOPs.
 Implement tungiasis household surveys to identify Tunga penetrans on-host and off-host stages in animals, people and the environment.
 Support the project PI with data analysis and preparation of summary reports.
 Contribute to stakeholder engagement activities.

Requirements/Qualifications

 First degree in Veterinary Medicine or related field with at least 2 years of work experience in R&D.
 Registered Veterinary Practitioner.
 Minimum of 2 years’ experience in handling livestock.
 Trained in diagnoses of skin diseases in livestock specifically tungiasis.
 Registration by the Veterinary Board of Kenya.
 Understanding of research ethics and informed consent process.
 Understanding of animal welfare issues and protocol preparation for approval from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to ensure ethical and sensitive care and use of animals in research.
 Experienced in using tablets or smartphones for data entry.
 Practical experience in implementation of tungiasis community and school-wide surveys
 Experienced in the application of Metharizium-based products and monitoring of animal health indicators.
 Experienced in working with communities and government stakeholders.

Other Desirable Attributes

 Excellent problem-solving skills, working under minimal supervision.
 Excellent communication and presentation skills.
 Experience in qualitative survey techniques such as key informant interviews.

Reporting

This position reports to the Postdoctoral Fellow more