Non-profit, social work Jobs in Ruiru, Kenya

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ICIPE

Research Officer I

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
International Labour Organization (ILO)

Technical Officer - FAIR Facility P2 (DC)

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Trees for the Future

Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Christian Health Association of Kenya

Program Officer – Education Research and Advocacy

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
International Justice Mission

Communications & Media Intern

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
UNEP

National consultant for the Development of CEO Endorsement Request Package for Ecuador CBIT II Project

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
UNEP

Marine Environment Management Planning Specialist

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya (DOT)

Human Resources and Administration Officer

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications
United Nations Office at Nairobi

Urban Planner

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications

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UNEP

Communications Intern

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ICIPE

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Research Officer I

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Description
To assist in field samples collection for entomopathogens and endophytes isolation & characterization under AfroGrow project, as well as mass rearing of amaranth lepidopteran defoliators insect species and their associated parasitoids, plant production, training of stakeholders, field efficacy trials and assist students under the AGROVEG Phase II project.

Requirements/ qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Entomology and/or Microbiology.
  • At least 2 years of work experience in a relevant practice.
  • Prior/good experience required in insect rearing, crop production, pathology, microbiology,
  • field and laboratory assays with insects, EPF, endophytes, and crops.


Responsibilities
  • Participate in the AfroGrow living lab fields assessment for microbial diversity.
  • Conduct field samples collection (infected and mycosed insects & soil samples) for entomopathogens and endophytes isolation & characterization under the AfroGrow project.
  • Assist in AGROVEG technical project report
  • Participate in the development of scientific manuscripts for publication based on the data obtained from the project.
  • Assist in mass rearing of lepidopteran moths and their associated parasitoids.
  • Assist in plants production for insect rearing and supply them for mass rearing and bioassay purposes.
  • Participate in and support laboratory activities and assist students in their projects to conduct bioassays.
  • Conduct some key bioassays related to some objectives of the project.
  • Assist in organizing and undertaking experiments/bioassays.
  • Participate in field releases of the mass-reared natural enemies.
  • Culture, sub-culture, and mass produce some entomopathogenic fungi and endophytes for experimental purposes.
  • Participate in the training of farmers and other stakeholders in the AGROVEG Phase II project.
  • Carry out other daily duties and any other activity assigned by the supervisor.


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