Jobs at CABI - Invasive Species Management Scientist

Job Title: Invasive Species Management Scientist

Organisation: CABI

Location:  Nairobi


Duties:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigators, the successful candidate will
• Undertake ISM activities (research, technical and project support) that contribute towards delivery of project outputs;
• Contribute sound technical and scientific knowledge to design and conduct scientific experiments to maintain high scientific standards;
• Analyse research data and compile scientific results for project reports to meet project deliverables;
• Undertake field work activities in IS research work thereby being able to spend a significant amount of time away from place of residence during field research;
• Undertake professional development that increases personal capacity and advances ability to undertake independent investigations and project activities;
• Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges and tasks for the successful delivery of business goals;
• Provide regular feed-back to principal investigators and line managers during course of work, to ensure research is carried out timely and to a high standard.

He/she will have
• A First degree in Biological Science; an MSc in a biological subject or equivalent experience advantageous;
• Advanced relevant technical scientific experience;
• Experience with undertaking surveys for the presence of IAS and field trials on IAS impacts;
• Taxonomic skills especially with regard to the identification of IAS;
• Ability to undertake field work especially with regard to the determination of IAS impacts and overall Advanced technical scientific knowledge;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to work to high quality and tight deadlines to meet project requirements;
• Flexibility and able to learn quickly new technics and apply to new project activities;
• Ability to listen to and interpret complex scientific instructions;
• Willingness to undertake accompanied and unaccompanied international travel;
• excellent administrative and communication skills;
• Ability to prioritise and manage diverse workloads;
• Use initiative and pay attention to details.
• A good level of project management skills in a cross-cultural environment is essential.
• The individual should be dependable and trustworthy, with high level of confidentiality and ability to cope well with changing environment.

How to Apply
To apply please send a covering letter detailing how you meet the candidate profile and a full CV quoting Job Reference number 11/2014 to recruitment@cabi.org.

Position Type: 2 year renewable appointment.

The position will be based in our CABI office in Nairobi - Kenya.


Closing Date: 4th February 2014