Job Overview: ILRI Paid Internship Programme
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Type: Paid Internship
Duration: 3 months (may extend up to 6 months)
Organization: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Category: Capacity Development (CapDev)
About ILRI
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research on the efficient, safe, and sustainable use of livestock.
ILRI is one of the 15 CGIAR research centres and the only one dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI operates across East, South and Southeast Asia, and Central, East, Southern, and West Africa.
Capacity development is a core part of ILRI’s mandate and cuts across all its research and development programmes.
Internship Position Overview
The ILRI Internship Programme offers short-term academic training for young professionals and students as part of their academic curriculum. The internship helps students bridge theory and practice while nurturing future professionals in livestock agriculture and related fields.
Interns typically work five days per week under the supervision and mentorship of an ILRI staff member within their assigned department or programme.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria at the time of application:
Terms of Appointment
- ILRI provides a stipend to cover living expenses
- Insurance cover is included for the duration of the internship
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Application letter
- Detailed CV
- Motivation letter
- University internship request letter
Applications should be addressed to the Head of Capacity Development. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, on a rolling basis as opportunities arise.
Important Notice:
ILRI does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process and does not request applicants’ bank details.
