Position: Research Officer II

Key Responsibilities:
• Conducting field data collection, including setting up of measuring instruments, secondary data collection, literature synthesis, interviews and other forms of research activities;
• Analyzing data, including using modelling and GIS tools, and drafting scientific publications, policy briefs and technical reports in relation to the various projects the RO is supporting;
• Identifying demonstration sites and participating farmers for specific technology pilots in the field of small-scale irrigation, sustainable agricultural water management and natural resource management;
• Facilitating the collaboration among partners and researchers to pilot joint data collection and analysis, and monitoring and evaluating of irrigation and water / natural resource management interventions;
• Identifying partnerships, policies and institutional requirements for testing approaches, technologies and investment propositions;
• Facilitating project outreach activities and dialogue platforms with national and regional stakeholders and research partners, including the private sector;
• Carrying out other project and research related activities as required.

- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Job Grade: HG 14
- Monthly Base Salary: Birr 43,956 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)
- Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position. The initial appointment is for two years. The ILRI/IWMI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes a very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc.

The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus with dining and sports facilities that are located on-site.