Consultant Roster – Research Methods

ABOUT THE COMPANY 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. JOB SUMMARY RequirementsAdvanced degree (Masters or PhD) in research methods, applied statistics, biostatistics, data science, epidemiology, or a closely related fieldDemonstrated experience providing research methods or statistical support to research teams, preferably in agricultural, food systems, or development research contextsProficiency in one or more of the analytical tools commonly used at ILRI: R and Stata for formal statistical analysis; NVivo or ATLAS.ti for qualitative analysis; Python or R for machine learning applicationsFamiliarity with open science practices and FAIRER data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable, Ethical, and Replicable)Experience with human and/or animal research ethics processes is an advantageFluent spoken and written English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantageDemonstrated ability to work in multicultural, multidisciplinary research environmentsStrong communication and capacity development skills, including the ability to deliver clear methodological guidance, training, and mentorship to research staffCommitment to knowledge sharing: consultants are expected to document their work in ways that build, not merely extract, institutional capability RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED SKILLS Reporting, Team leadership, Stakeholder communication, Programme management REQUIRED EDUCATION Post-graduate education