The successful candidate will be required to guide, mentor and support students talents and structures that  will facilitates peer learning , confidence building, critical thinking to build an integrated person who can be a leader/facilitator in development initiatives after graduation
Key requirements and experienceDegree level in social sciences ( preference sociology) ;At least 3 years experience in working with young people ;Willingness to work late when required to do so;Demonstrates  values that nurture  leadership;Experience in teaching in related areas; Experience in mentoring  young adults; Self motivated and working with minimum supervision within an institutional structure;Team builder and playerThe successful candidate will be required to educate, train and follow up the students on certificate, diploma and short courses in all aspects relating to crop production. This involves classroom teaching, practical trainings, work experience and field work. 
Key requirements and experienceMinimum diploma holder of agriculture-crops sciences ;At least 3 years working in an agriculture institution / organization; Experience in sustainable agriculture / organic farming; Have good interpersonal , facilitation and computer skillsTeam builder and player Working  with minimal supervisionThe application should reach the Principal on or before 27th July 2012, 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Baraka College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Research Opportunity on Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpes Viruses

National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) has funded a consortium of scientists from KWS, JKUAT, NMK and DVS (MoLD) to study the genetic characteristics of the lethal elephant probosciviruses (EEHV) in Kenya.

The funding has a component to engage an MSc student to participate in this project as a part of his/her MSc research project.

Suitable candidates should have training in molecular techniques, genetics and virology, and should have completed their MSc course work and ready to start their field work.

Field work will take place in Tsavo National Park, while laboratory work will take place at KWS Hqs molecular laboratory.

The successful candidate will be paid a modest stipend for 24 months.

Interested candidates should send their applications online to the undersigned.

Dr. Shadrack M Muya, PhD
Department of Zoology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Email:smuvui@gmail.com

In addition, they should include a one page concept note (font 12 Times New Roman; 1.5 spacing) explaining how they think this work can be carried out.

Deadline for application is 13th April 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Graduate Student (PhD) Position

Topic: Understanding the variability of carbon stocks in avocado agroecosystems of Taita Hills in comparison to adjacent natural forests and other land-use system/agroecosystem

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improved health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.

Project Title: Understanding the variability of carbon stocks in avocado agroecosystems of Taita Hills in comparison to adjacent natural forests and other land-use system/agroecosystem

Project objectives

Generate C stock inventory data for home gardens and commercial avocado plantation in comparison with other land-use systems across altitudes in Taita hillsImpact of age of plantation and seasons on C sequestration ratesDetermine if and to what extent avocado contribute to soil C storage in comparison with adjacent natural forest and other land-use system/agroecosystem.Evaluate the stability of the stored soil C in the selected avocado agroforestry systems and in comparison with other land-use systemsModel the changes in C stocks of avocado based agroecosystems in a climate change scenario in Taita HillsQualifications

This doctoral fellowship is expected to run from 2012 to 2014 and is tenable at icipe.

The successful candidate selected out of a competitive process will begin her/his training immediately.

Specific Qualifications

The applicant must have BSc and MSc degrees with a minimum award of upper 2nd class degree or equivalent in Soil Science, Agro ecology with background in Soil Science, Agricultural Chemistry, and Plant Physiologist.

Should be a Kenyan

Maximum age of 36 years for men and 40 for women at the time of application [Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply].

Eligible for registration in one of the ARPPIS member universities (visit the icipe website: icipe website or ARPPIS website: ARPPIS website for a comprehensive list of ARPPIS member universities)

Application requisites

Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Current Curriculum VitaeTwo letters of referenceCertified copies of academic certificates and transcripts of degree courses taken;A Letter of nomination for training by the employer a mustA one-page write-up on Why you think you are the right candidate for this positionSend application documents by email to pmachera@icipe.org with a Subject line: Avocado Carbon Stocks PhD Application

Candidates who fail to comply with ALL the qualification requirements will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted up to 18 November 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Graduate Student (PhD) Position

Topic: Comparative evaluation of changes in tritrophic interactions among key crucifer pests and their natural enemies along altitudinal gradient in Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and the Taita Hills, Kenya

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improved health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.

Ph.D Topic: “Comparative evaluation of changes in tritrophic interactions among key crucifer pests and their natural enemies along altitudinal gradient in Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and the Taita Hills, Kenya”

Objectives:

Baseline seasonality surveys on population dynamics of key crucifer pests and their natural enemies in cabbage and kale production regions across altitudinal gradients of the Taita Hills and Mt. KilimanjaroEstablish temperature dependent life-tables for key pests of crucifers such as diamondback moths and their natural enemies raised on cabbage and kaleEstablish and validate phenological models based on temperature dependent life-table datasets for the key pests and their natural enemies using the past, present and predicted climate change scenarios in Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Taita HillsRefine the models by including other spatial data layers such as land cover changes, precipitation and humidityElucidate the changes in the tritrophic interaction among key crucifer pests, their host plants and natural enemies and predict future scenarios of synchrony/asynchronyCrops: Cabbage and Kale

Pests: Diamondback moth, Thrips tabaci

Natural enemies: Diadegma semiclausum and Cotesia plutellae

Qualifications for the position

This doctoral fellowship is expected to run from 2012 to 2014 and is tenable at icipe.

The successful candidate selected out of a competitive process will begin her/his training any time from January 2012.

Specific Qualifications:

The applicant must have BSc and MSc degrees with a minimum award of upper 2nd class degree or equivalent in Entomology or Horticulture or Crop protection sciences or agricultural agronomy

Should be a Tanzanian

Maximum age of 36 for men and 40 for women years at the time of application [Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply].

Eligible for registration in one of the ARPPIS member universities (visit the icipe website: icipe website or ARPPIS website: ARPPIS website for a comprehensive list of ARPPIS member universities)

Application Requisites:

Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Current Curriculum VitaeTwo letters of referenceCertified copies of academic certificates and transcripts of degree courses taken;A Letter of nomination for training by the employer a mustA one-page write-up on Why you think you are the right candidate for this positionSend application documents by email to Peris Machera ( pmachera@icipe.org) with a Subject line: Crucifer Pests PhD Application

Candidates who fail to comply with ALL the qualification requirements will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted up to 18 November 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Graduate Student (PhD) Position

Topic: Responses of coffee pests with emphasis on the coffee berry borer (CBB), the coffee white stemborer (CWSB) and two main coffee diseases, and their natural enemies / antagonists to changes in climate

icipe is an intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improved health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.

icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.

Ph.D Topic: “Responses of coffee pests with emphasis on the coffee berry borer (CBB), the coffee white stemborer (CWSB) and two main coffee diseases, and their natural enemies/antagonists to changes in climate”

Objectives:

Compilation of a database on peer-reviewed and grey literature (all possible available), relating to the coffee pests and diseases subject of this call in Tanzania.Baseline seasonality surveys on population dynamics and epidemiology of the two key coffee pests and two coffee diseases and their natural enemies/antagonists in shaded and unshaded coffee systems across altitudinal gradients of Mt. KilimanjaroIdentification of key natural enemies of the CWSB and CBB and possible antagonists of diseases in the area of study.Establish temperature dependent life-tables for the CWSB and key natural enemies of both the CWSB and CBB.Establish and validate phenological models based on temperature dependent life-table datasets for the key pests and their natural enemies using the past, present and predicted climate change scenarios in Mt. Kilimanjaro.Refine the models by including epidemiological data of the selected diseases and seasonality of pests, and other spatial data layers such as land cover changes, precipitation and humidity.Crops: Shaded and unshaded coffee systems

Pests: Coffee white borer (Xylotrechus quadripes), Coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei), two main coffee diseases (Coffee leaf Rust and Coffee Berry Disease)

Natural enemies: Prorops nasuta and other insect natural enemies or disease antagonists to be identified in this study.

Qualifications for the position

This doctoral fellowship is expected to run from 2012 to 2014 and is tenable at icipe.

The successful candidate will be selected in the framework of a fair and competitive process within icipe and will begin her/his training any time from February 2012 or soon thereafter.

Specific Qualifications:

The applicant must have BSc and MSc degrees with a minimum award of upper 2nd class degree or equivalent in Entomology or Horticulture or Crop protection sciences or agricultural agronomy

Should be a Tanzanian

Maximum age of 36 for men and 40 for women years at the time of application

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligible for registration in one of the ARPPIS member universities (visit the icipe website: icipe website or ARPPIS website: ARPPIS website for a comprehensive list of ARPPIS member universities)

Application requisites:

Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Current Curriculum VitaeTwo letters of reference. One reference letter from a scientist or institution outside Tanzania will be an asset.Fluency (written and oral) in English is fundamental.Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts of degree courses taken;A Letter of nomination for training by the employer a mustA one-page write-up on Why you think you are the right candidate for this position?Send application documents by email to pmachera@icipe.org with a Subject line: Coffee Pests PhD Application.

Candidates who fail to comply with ALL the qualification requirements will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted up to 18 November 2011.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Looking for a statistician to write research report for academic journals in the area of psychology.

Should have a QM background and a master in neuroscience or psychology or in a related area.

Ideal for doctoral student. I pay $10 /hour by paypal the next day and I need somebody for approx a day a week.

Please send a cv and a sample of an article at sabourin.vincent@gmail.com

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Safe sex Africa-University -Student Program Interns

Safe Sex Africa is an International NGO with its Headquarters in the USA and currently running programs in Seven African countries. Safe sex Africa currently is in established in Nairobi Kenya. Safe sex Africa is seeking to recruit 12 Interns from Kenya, preferably Students from different Universities. To help it Achieve its vision of Maximum Safe and responsible Sex in Africa

Safe sex Africa specifically deals in promoting Sexual reproductive Health (SRH) in institutions of higher learning, Universities, Colleges, estates, and Villages with our main target being youths between ages 16 Years to 32 Years.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Developing organizational grand proposals with our international experts
* Writing proposals to run different programs
* To manage all the programs in your Campuses, Coordinate with our finance offices for funding and report on all activities.
* Be accountable for all the organizational resources, including instruments, Finances, publications e .t c
* Organizing and executing Sexual reproductive health(SRH) education trainings
* Organizing thematic events,
* Coordinating SRH behavior change training groups and forming Behavior Change Communication Groups
* Supervising and mentoring peer to make responsible and informed choices as regards their sexuality and HIV/AIDS, then submitting reports for M&E purposes
* Ready and willing to learn
* No experience required.

QUALIFICATIONS
i. Must be a University student preferably specializing in English, Linguistics, Social sciences, Community Development but Above all MUST be a professional in writing English.
ii. Must be willing and ready to work in any of our seven countries in Africa, after completion of Undergraduate studies
iii. Must have passion in promoting safe sex in African Communities
iv. Must be very creative, honest,
v.Must be thinking outside the Box,
vi. Computer Literate
vii.Ability to demonstrate strong organizational, project, and time management skills
viii. Must possess strong leadership, mentoring and people development skills
ix.Advanced communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
x.Adept in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
xi. Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships
xii.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Power point and word

BENEFITS
An opportunity to learn with the experts
An opportunity to change the Africa and make it a safe and better place to live in
Good Financial returns to the Successful Candidates
Opportunity to travel to different countries in Africa while still a student.

Those interested to send their applications to safesexafrica@gmail.com to reach us on or before Wednesday 8 Dec 2010

Do not send your CVs; Send a Cover Letter only to; safesexafrica@gmail.com

Contact Person; Tobias

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