International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Kenya
Industry Agriculture / Agro-Allied Founded 1994 Type Public Website https://www.ilri.org/ Address P.O. Box 30709 Nairobi 00100, Kenya
Welcome to International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
Key Responsibilities: Investigator Serve as Investigator as needed on studies as appointed by Test Facility Management Primary role in drafting study protocols and budget development; protocol development, writing, editing and review; study report writing, editing, and review Drafting and submission of research approvals to IACUC and IBC, including addressing any questions received from these comm
Key Responsibilities: Colony Management Perform reproductive tasks such as oestrus detection, semen handling, and timely insemination. Monitor pregnancy status and support farrowing preparation and scheduling. Support farrowing management including monitoring sows before, during, and after farrowing, and ensuring piglet survival and welfare Observe farrowing, neonatal care, and monitoring of sow a
Background The primary purpose of the job is to manage and coordinate the implementation of the two projects: TDGG and GMG in Kenya, and to represent the Program’s Principal Investigator (PI) at related national fora. TDGG and GMG are an International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)–led research programs that builds on previous work in East Africa countries to develop and scale a multi-country