The Organization

On behalf of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is now seeking for a qualified candidate to serve as a Postdoctoral Fellow- Manure Management and Climate Change. Both ILRI and The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT are CGIAR Research Centers. ILRI in Uganda is hosted by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works for better lives through livestock in developing countries. ILRI envisions a world where all people have access to enough food and livelihood options to fulfil their potential. ILRI’s mission is to improve food and nutritional security and to reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock–ensuring better lives through livestock.

For further information on ILRI, consult the website at: https://www.ilri.org/  

About the position

The position is part of the project “CIRcularity of Nutrients in Agroecosystems and co-benefits for animal and human health–” (CIRNA) on manure management in smallholder pig and dairy farms in Uganda and Kenya. The duty station is in Uganda, with expected travel to Kenya as needed.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will oversee household surveys on manure management, collect manure samples, organize lab analysis for nutrients & pathogens, conduct data analysis, write scientific papers, and present results at conferences.
• The candidate will engage with relevant stakeholders outside of academia, most notably farmers & their representatives, extension agents, private sector actors, and policy makers to exchange information on sustainable and sanitary manure management as well as influence policies on the same
• The candidate will be embedded in a project consortium consisting of scientists, university lecturers, students, farmer representatives, and NGOs. He/she will be expected to engage with national and international bodies working on manure management (such as NARO, Makerere University, relevant Ministries, farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)
• The candidate will conduct farm household surveys and sample collection (together with two MSc students). He/she will also be involved in the co-supervision of students.

Requirements

• PhD in Environmental Science, Agronomy, Soil science, Natural Resource Management, or similar
• At least 3 years’ experience working on manure management, including aspects of climate change mitigation (GHG emissions), plant nutrition (manure fertilizer quality), animal and human health (manure pathogens), and/or soil nutrient cycling
• Excellent understanding of manure management practices in African smallholder systems
• Excellent knowledge of nutrient cycling processes leading to GHG emissions and nutrient losses from manure
• Proven track record of scientific publishing (at least 2 first-author publication in peer-reviewed journals)
• Good connections in the livestock & crop sector of Uganda and/or Kenya, particularly linked to topics of manure management, climate change mitigation, and waste management

Terms of employment

This position is a national recruited position based in Kampala, Uganda. The initial contract will be for one year subject to a probation period of 3 months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.  

This position is graded at BG08 level on a scale of BG01 to BG14 (BG14 being the highest level according to the Alliance job classification framework policy). We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including but not limited to insurance, retirement plan, staff training and development, paid time off and flexible working arrangements. 

The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. 

Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, marital status, and gender identities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Applications

Applicants are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers  to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number ABC-UG-030 Post Doctorate Fellow- Manure Management and Climate Change as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. 

Applications closing date: 27^th August 2024

Please note that email applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at: 

http://alliancebioversityciat.org