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icipe offers various job opportunities at its headquarters in Nairobi, country offices and field offices
Please see our latest vacancies below.
Opportunities
RESEARCH OFFICER I
Overall Purpose of the Job
To develop and evaluate innovative insect-based feed formulations that enhance animal nutrition, health,
productivity, and sustainability under the Waste to Cash Eco Project.
Specific Duties
- Research and Development: Design and conduct field and laboratory-based experiments to
evaluate the nutritional efficiency and digestibility, metabolic and health markers, immunity, growth
performance and productivity, environmental impact and sustainability, and economic viability of
edible insect-based feeds. - Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyse data from different experiments including feeding
trials, and laboratory analyses. - Documentation, reporting, and dissemination: Prepare progress and technical project reports.
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals. Present research findings at scientific
conferences, workshops, and other relevant forums. - Training and Capacity Building: Participate in training sessions for students, farmers, and partners
- Innovation: Keep abreast of the latest scientific developments in insect farming, feed formulation,
and livestock nutrition. Develop innovative feeding strategies incorporating insect-derived feed
ingredients to address specific nutritional needs of different animal species. - Laboratory and Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and operation of
laboratory and field equipment used in feed formulation and evaluation studies. - Perform any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor and/or senior project team member.
Requirements/Qualifications
- BSc in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Entomology or related program. MSc. is an added
advantage. - At least 3 years of field experience in edible insect farming, insect-based feed formulation and
application. - Practical knowledge in experimental design, feeding trials for ruminants and nonruminants, data
collection, data analysis (using relevant statistical software), scientific writing and publication. - Hands-on experience in training farmers and other stakeholders on edible insect-related activities.