ATSAF-Job-News 24-2004

1. CIAT: Senior Research Fellow - Socio-economics

2. Universität Kassel, Fachbereich 11 Institut für Nutzpflanzenkunde

Wiss. Mitarbeiter/in (BAT II a)

3. PostDoc - Genetic Improvement (Fish Breeding), WorldFish Center, Penang

4. Dairy and Meat Officer, (Institutional Development), FAO

Duty Station Rome, Italy

5. Animal Production and Health Officer, (Institutional Development), FAO

Duty Station Budapest, Hungary

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1. CIAT: Senior Research Fellow - Socio-economics

The Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility Institute (TSBF) of Centro Internacional

de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) operates as an integral part of the CIAT

research programme and is housed at the ICRAF Campus, Nairobi, Kenya.

The major mode of implementation of TSBF research is through collaboration

with national scientists through projects and networks. TSBF was launched

with the mission 'to contribute to human welfare and the conservation of

environments in the tropics by developing improved practices for sustaining

tropical soil fertility through the management of biological processes and

organic resources in combination with judicious use of inorganic inputs'.

The position.

TSBF-CIAT is seeking a Senior Research Fellow - socio-economics for its

office in Nairobi, to manage on a day-to-day basis a project on 'Exploring the

multiple potentials of soybeans in enhancing rural livelihoods and small

industry in East Africa'. S/he will report to the Integrated Soil Fertility

Management officer Project Coordinator on a day-to-day basis. The main

responsibility of the incumbent will be (i) to inventorise and evaluate past

research and development efforts aimed at enhancing soybean production,

marketing, and utilization in East Africa, (ii) to delineate the potential markets

for soybean for home consumption and community-based processing in the

target agro-ecozones, and for large-scale processing at the national scale, (iii)

to evaluate ex-ante the competitiveness of soybean and the potential

contributions that soybean could make to rural livelihoods and the natural

resource base, and (iv) to outline measures that are necessary to achieve

successful and widespread uptake of soybean-based cropping system and

processing technologies.

Specific duties will include:

- Liaise regularly with the various national and international partners to ensure

proper implementation of the various project activities.

- Compile a database of stakeholders interested in soybean production and

marketing for the East African region.

- Report achievements and progress on a yearly basis to both the donor

organization and TSBF-CIAT.

- Backstop socio-economic activities in other projects managed by TSBF.

- Assist in capacity building related socio-economics and marketing within the

African Network of TSBF, AfNet.

- Liaise with other project and institutions working on market-led integrated

soil fertility management with respect to data and information exchange.

Requirements for the position include:

- PhD degree in economics, marketing research, or related topic;

- Three years experience in a similar position;

- Proven experience in marketing research;

- Proven publication record in peer-reviewed international journals;

- Detailed knowledge about African farming systems;

- Have an excellent command of English, knowledge of French will be an

advantage; and

- Have the ability to work with people of different nationalities and disciplines.

CIAT is a non-profit organization with more than 80 internationally recruited

scientists. As an international and equal opportunity employer, CIAT believes

that the diversity of its staff contributes to excellence, and encourages

applications from both women and men developing country professionals.

Terms of offer:

TSBF-CIAT offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial

and gender-sensitive working environment. The contract is for an initial period

of 1 year, subject to a six month probation period, with potential for extension

to up to 3 years, following annual assessment of performance and available

resources.

Applicants are invited to send a detailed curriculum vitae, with salary details,

date of birth and the names and addresses of two referees (including

telephone, fax numbers and email address).

All correspondence should be addressed to

Alice Kareri,

TSBF-CIAT, P.O. Box 30677,

Nairobi, Kenya;

Tel +254 20 524766;

Fax +254 20 524763;

email: a.kareri@cgiar.org.

Applications will be considered until October 31st, 2004.

If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the deadline, please

consider your application unsuccessful.

We invite you to learn more about TSBF-CIAT by accessing the web site:

www.tsbf.org

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2. Universität Kassel, Fachbereich 11 Institut für Nutzpflanzenkunde

Im Fachbereich Ökologische Agrarwissenschaften, Fachgebiet Ökologischer

Pflanzenbau und Agrarökosystemforschung in den Tropen und Subtropen ist

zum 01.01.2005 folgende Stelle zu besetzen:

Stellen-Nr.: 20002917

Wiss. Mitarbeiter/in (BAT II a)

Zur Vertretung eines beurlaubten Mitarbeiters befristet bis zum 31.03.2005.

Eine Verlängerung der Beschäftigung mit Habilitationsmöglichkeit wird bei

evtl. Freiwerden der Stelle angestrebt.

Aufgaben: Dienstleistungen in Forschung und Lehre. In der Lehre wird die

Übernahme von Angeboten im englischsprachigen Masterstudiengang

International Ecological Agriculture sowie im deutschsprachigen B.Sc. und

Msc. Studiengang des Fachbereichs erwartet.

Voraussetzungen: Abgeschlossenes wiss. Universitätsstudium im

agrarwissenschaftlichen Bereich; Promotion; Tropenerfahrung und Erfahrung

in der quantitativen, prozess-orientierten Forschung und Lehre im Bereich

Stoffflüsse in agro-pastoralen Landnutzungssystemen der Tropen und

Subtropen sowie Interesse/Erfahrung in der Modellierung.

Bewerbungsfrist: 01.11.2004

Die Universität Kassel ist im Sinne der Chancengleichheit bestrebt, Frauen

und Männern die gleichen Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten zu bieten und

bestehenden Nachteilen entgegenzuwirken. Angestrebt wird eine deutliche

Erhöhung des Anteils von Frauen in Forschung und Lehre. Qualifizierte

Frauen werden deshalb ausdrücklich aufgefordert, sich zu bewerben.

Schwerbehinderte erhalten bei gleicher Eignung den Vorzug. Vollzeitstellen

sind grundsätzlich teilbar. Bewerbungen sind unter Angabe der Kennziffer

20002917 an den Präsidenten der Universität Kassel, 34109 Kassel, zu

richten.

(Weitere Information bei Prof. Dr. Andreas Bürkert unter buerkert@uni-

kassel.de)

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3. PostDoc - Genetic Improvement (Fish Breeding), WorldFish Center,

Penang A member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural

Research (CGIAR), the WorldFish Center is an international scientific

research organization conducting fisheries and aquaculture research in

tropical developing countries. The global headquarters of the Center is in

Penang, Malaysia with operations/offices in a number of countries. The

Center is currently recruiting a highly competent and motivated individual to fill

the following position:

Post Doctoral Fellow - Genetic Improvement Under the direction and

guidance of the Project Leader (Genetic Enhancement), and in accordance to

the existing management structure, the Post Doctoral Fellow - Genetic

Improvement (PostDoc) will contribute towards the design, planning, conduct,

monitoring, data analysis and evaluation of research projects, including

laboratory and field work pertaining to such projects. The PostDoc may also

be responsible for preparing, organizing and

providing research related support to other Center units and Center's

partners. Duties and Responsibilities:

WorldFish Center is currently involved in a genetic improvement project for

Carp species with six Asian partner countries ( Bangladesh , China , India

,Indonesia , Thailand and Vietnam ). The PostDoc will be primarily, but not

exclusively, involved in the implementation of a second three year phase of

this project, which has just begun. Major duties and responsibilities will be:

- Design, implement and maintain the system of data capture, storage,

retrieval and analysis for the genetic enhancement projects being conducted

by WorldFish.

- Assist in the development of research proposals in the area of genetic

enhancement, and in other areas as directed.

- Assist in the preparation of Memoranda of Agreement and all other

documents that may be required for the implementation of an approved

research proposal.

- Assist in the preparation of material for internal and external project reviews.

- Assist in the preparation of progress reports and final reports pertaining to

genetic enhancement projects.

- Assist in projects' budget monitoring and management.

- Prepare publications at the scientific, extension and popular press level,

disseminating the results of genetic enhancement projects, and in other

publications as directed.

- Assist in the planning and conduct of Centre sponsored conferences,

workshops, training courses and other such activities related to genetic

enhancement research, development and technology transfer.

- Prepare and make presentations on projects' outline and results as directed.

- Prepare and maintain material on genetic enhancement projects for the

WorldFish Center's web site.

- Conduct literature searches and reviews.

- Train and supervise Research Assistants and other staff working in, or

associated with, genetic enhancement projects.

- Interface and coordinate activities with counterpart staff from partner

organizations and countries prior to and during project implementation.

- Join and actively participate in scientific endeavors and associations,

pursuing professional development and promoting the Center's objectives of

high achievement and excellence.

- Promote the vision, mission, objectives, principles and an impeccable image

of the WorldFish Centre at all times. Requirements:

- PhD within the past 5 years in an area of Center's research priorities, must

have demonstrated skills in a subject either directly related to, or requiring

extensive use of statistical procedures relevant to genetics and animal

breeding.

- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English;

- Willingness to undertake extensive national and international travel and field

work if necessary.

- A background in aquaculture and related sciences would be highly

desirable.

- Experience in a research or education organization is highly desirable.

- Exposure to and familiarity with aquaculture genetic enhancement data

would also be highly desirable.

- Competence in the management and supervision of fish tank and pond

research facilities would be a very valuable asset. Previous participation in

international research activities would be advantageous.

- Competence in computer applications for data base development and

maintenance, use of statistical procedures for the analysis of fish breeding

data, competence in programming and use of SAS (Statistical Analysis

System), experience in the use of special purpose programs such as

ASREML,

DFREML, VCE and PEST. The position is immediately available, initially for

two years, with

opportunity for continuity depending on availability of funds. The Center offers

internationally competitive salary and benefits package.

Please send full curriculum vitae and the names of at least three professional

referees (including telephone and facsimile numbers and e-mail address), in

confidence, no later than 30 September 2004, to:

Senior Human Resources Manager

WorldFish Center

Jalan Batu Maung, Batu Maung

11960 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.

E-mail: worldfish-hr@cgiar.org

see also: www.worldfishcenter.org/jobs/vacant_postdoc.htm

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4. FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED

NATIONS

Professional Vacancy Announcement No: 1331-AGA Deadline For

Application: 11 November 2004

Position Title Dairy and Meat Officer, (institutional Development) Duty Station

Rome, Italy

Grade Level P-4

Duration Fixed Term: three years

CCOG Code: 1H01b

Organizational Unit Animal Production Service Animal Production and Health

Division Agriculture Department

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Animal Production Service, and

the general supervision of the Senior Officer, Livestock Production Systems,

will be responsible for developing and implementing the Division's regular and

field programme activities involving all post-production aspects of animal

products, in particular milk, in developing countries. Specifically will:

promote the development of livestock product (milk and meat) supply

systems based on optimal utilization of locally available resources to

contribute towards rural employment, food security and food safety; plan,

develop, organize, demonstrate and evaluate programmes to facilitate the

effective supply of inputs and services to ensure milk and meat products of

consistent quality at the point of primary sale and promote appropriate pricing

policies; prepare and evaluate appropriate methodologies to promote

producer participation and organisation in the effective collection, processing

and marketing systems for milk and meat products; adapt and transfer

appropriate technologies in milk and meat processing to member countries;

provide assistance to FAO Members Countries in formulating and

implementing livestock development programmes as they relate to their milk

and meat sectors; in particular, advise countries on the development and

implementation of appropriate sanitary and other quality standards, and on

related technologies at production and processing levels; cooperate with

national institutions in planning/establishing training, extension, research and

human resources development programmes for the milk and meat sectors;

plan, organize and participate in scientific and technical meetings; prepare

and edit reports, manuals, guidelines and other specialized publications

concerning the above; perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should meet the following:

Advanced University Degree in one of the following: Animal Production;

Animal/Meat/Dairy Science; or Food Processing and Technology Seven years

of relevant experience in developing milk and meat processing programmes

in developing countries which included experience in training and institutional

development Working knowledge of English and French

SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates will be assessed against the following:

Extent and relevance of experience in development work related to milk and

meat processing and value chains in different regions of the world Relevance

and level of academic qualifications

Relevance of experience in applying the principles and regulations governing

the safety of perishable products such as milk and meat Knowledge of

funding mechanisms of major international and regional bodies and relevance

of experience in fund raising and project formulation Extent of experience in

institution and capacity building in the milk and meat sectors Quality of both

written and oral communication skills in English and French on technical

issues

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing

skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and

cultural backgrounds.

REMUNERATION

Level P-4 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post

adjustment) from US$ 81 780 US$ 102 536 (without dependants) and from

US$ 87 819 to US$ 110 745 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A 1331-AGA

Irene Hoffmann, Chief, Animal Production Service, AGAP

FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY

Fax No: +39 06 57055749

E-mail: VA-1331-AGA@fao.org

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from

qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from

non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that

FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of

the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the

organization.

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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5. FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED

NATIONS

Professional Vacancy Announcement No: 1323-SEUR

Deadline For Application: 11 November 2004

Position Title Animal Production and Health Officer, (Institutional

Development)

Duty Station Budapest, Hungary

Grade Level P-3

Duration: Fixed Term. 3 Years

CCOG Code: C/0790419

Organizational Unit SUB-REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EASTERN EUROPE,

SEUM

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall managerial and administrative leadership of the

Subregional Representative for Central and Eastern Europe (SEUR), and the

direct technical supervision of the Director, AGA, the incumbent will:

participate in livestock sub-sector reviews and programming missions, in

particular related to institutional reform required to enable the countries of the

sub-region to achieve sector growth and to participate in international trade;

contribute to the design and implementation of strategies, programmes and

projects on livestock sector development in the region with emphasis on the

livestock products supply chain and its quality and safety aspects; promote

the development of entrepreneurship of small and medium-sized businesses,

including partnerships between the public and private sector; participate in the

identification and the formulation of technical assistance programmes (FAO

and donors such as EC) and projects; provide technical backstopping to the

implementation of such projects addressing institutional development for the

modernisation of the livestock sector on all aspects from production to

consumption; cooperate with all relevant institutions and NGOs active in the

Sub-Region, in particular the European Association for Animal Production;

support capacity and institution building in animal production and health

services;

perform other related duties, as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should meet the following:

Advanced university degree in animal production or veterinary sciences Five

years of professional experience in institutional development in the livestock

sector. Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level

B) of French

SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates will be assessed against the following:

- Relevance of academic qualifications, including specialization in agricultural

sector reform or institutional development;

- Relevance of experience in development work related to institutional

development and livestock systems.

- Extent of specialised expertise in the livestock industry, including

programme management.

- Knowledge of funding and fund raising mechanisms of major regional

bodies (e.g. EC) and experience in project formulation and capacity building.

- Quality of communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to prepare

and present technical material to audiences at different levels.

- Knowledge of other languages, including those spoken in the Region.

- Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing

skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and

cultural backgrounds.

REMUNERATION

Level P-3 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post

adjustment) from US$ 67828 to US$ 87289 (without dependants) and from

US$ 69957 to US$ 93843 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A 1323-SEUR

Ms. I. Hoffmann, Chief, Animal Production Service, AGA

FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY

Fax No: +39 06 57055749

E-mail: VA-1323-SEUR@fao.org

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from

qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from

non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that

FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of

the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the

organization.

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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