The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), headquartered at the Duduville Campus in Nairobi, Kenya, is a premier pan-African research institution dedicated to improving health and agricultural productivity through innovative science. icipe works across multiple African countries to address challenges in food security, vector-borne diseases, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.
As part of its continued institutional growth and research expansion, icipe invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following positions based at its Duduville Campus:
HR/666/26 – Human Resources Assistant (2 Positions)
HR/667/26 – Research Officer I
HR/668/26 – Software and Cloud Solutions Architect
HR/669/26 – Geospatial Data Officer
HR/670/26 – Project Assistant
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- HR/666/26 – Human Resources Assistant (2 Positions)
Duty Station: icipe Duduville Campus, Nairobi
Application Deadline: 09 March 2026 (GMT+3)
Position Overview
The Human Resources Assistant will provide operational and administrative support within the Human Resources function, ensuring that HR processes are executed efficiently and in compliance with institutional policies. The role is designed to support the effective delivery of HR services across recruitment, employee records management, onboarding, staff welfare coordination, and HR systems administration.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Human Resources Assistant will be responsible for supporting recruitment and selection processes, including coordinating interview schedules, maintaining applicant records, and facilitating communication between hiring panels and candidates. The role will ensure that all recruitment documentation is properly filed and that recruitment workflows align with institutional standards.
The position will support onboarding and induction processes by preparing employment documentation, coordinating orientation schedules, and ensuring that new staff are properly integrated into institutional systems. This includes liaising with relevant departments to facilitate system access, workspace allocation, and compliance documentation.
The incumbent will maintain and update employee records in both physical and digital formats, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with internal HR policies and data protection standards. The role will support the administration of leave records, contract tracking, and staff documentation management.
The Human Resources Assistant will provide support in payroll coordination activities by preparing relevant HR documentation and reconciling staff records as required. The role may also assist in benefits administration and staff welfare initiatives under the supervision of the HR function.
In addition, the role will contribute to HR reporting processes by compiling data, generating basic HR metrics, and supporting documentation for audits and compliance reviews. The incumbent will respond to routine staff inquiries and provide administrative assistance across HR operations.
- HR/667/26 – Research Officer I
Duty Station: icipe Duduville Campus, Nairobi
Application Deadline: 13 March 2026 (GMT+3)
Position Overview
The Research Officer I will support scientific research initiatives aligned with icipe’s mandate in insect physiology, ecology, vector biology, agricultural innovation, or related disciplines. The role is designed to strengthen research implementation, data integrity, and scientific output under assigned programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Officer I will participate in the design and execution of research experiments, field trials, and laboratory analyses in accordance with approved research protocols. The role will support data collection activities, ensuring adherence to methodological standards and quality control procedures.
The incumbent will contribute to laboratory management activities, including preparation of materials, maintenance of research equipment, and compliance with laboratory safety procedures. In field-based research contexts, the role will coordinate logistical arrangements for data collection, sampling, and field monitoring.
The position will support data management processes by organizing datasets, verifying accuracy, and contributing to statistical analysis under supervision. The Research Officer I will prepare technical reports, contribute to scientific documentation, and support the drafting of research outputs, including progress reports and publications.
The role will collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams, ensuring alignment with project timelines and deliverables. The incumbent will also support stakeholder engagement activities where required, including coordination with partner institutions and community-based research participants.
- HR/668/26 – Software and Cloud Solutions Architect
Duty Station: icipe Duduville Campus, Nairobi
Application Deadline: 13 March 2026 (GMT+3)
Position Overview
The Software and Cloud Solutions Architect will provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, deployment, and management of software systems and cloud infrastructure supporting research, data analytics, and institutional operations. The role is central to strengthening icipe’s digital transformation agenda and ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient technology environments.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Software and Cloud Solutions Architect will design and implement cloud-based architectures that support research data storage, analytics platforms, and institutional applications. The role will define architecture standards, integration frameworks, and deployment models aligned with best practices in cloud computing.
The incumbent will oversee system scalability, performance optimization, and infrastructure resilience. This includes evaluating cloud service providers, designing secure network configurations, and implementing access control frameworks that safeguard sensitive research data.
The role will collaborate with research teams to understand computational requirements and translate scientific needs into robust software and cloud solutions. The Architect will guide application development processes, ensuring modularity, maintainability, and integration with existing enterprise systems.
The position will lead system documentation, architecture roadmaps, and technical governance frameworks. The incumbent will support troubleshooting of complex system issues and provide advisory input on digital innovation initiatives, including data platforms and collaborative research systems.
- HR/669/26 – Geospatial Data Officer
Duty Station: icipe Duduville Campus, Nairobi
Application Deadline: 13 March 2026 (GMT+3)
Position Overview
The Geospatial Data Officer will support spatial data analysis and geographic information system (GIS) applications within icipe’s research and project frameworks. The role contributes to evidence-based decision-making by generating spatial insights relevant to agriculture, vector surveillance, biodiversity mapping, and environmental monitoring.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Geospatial Data Officer will manage geospatial datasets, ensuring proper acquisition, validation, and storage of spatial information. The role will develop and maintain GIS databases aligned with research project requirements.
The incumbent will conduct spatial analysis, mapping, and modeling activities using relevant GIS software and analytical tools. This includes producing thematic maps, spatial visualizations, and geospatial reports that support scientific and project-based outputs.
The position will collaborate with research teams to integrate spatial data into broader analytical frameworks, including climate models, ecological mapping, and surveillance systems. The Geospatial Data Officer will ensure adherence to data standards, metadata documentation, and quality assurance protocols.
The role will support field data integration by coordinating GPS data collection and verifying spatial accuracy. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to capacity-building efforts by providing guidance to project teams on the use of geospatial tools and methodologies.
- HR/670/26 – Project Assistant
Duty Station: icipe Duduville Campus, Nairobi
Application Deadline: 13 March 2026 (GMT+3)
Position Overview
The Project Assistant will provide administrative, operational, and coordination support to designated research or development projects within icipe. The role ensures that project activities are executed efficiently and that documentation, reporting, and logistical processes are well managed.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Assistant will coordinate day-to-day project administrative activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing documentation, and maintaining project records. The role will support the tracking of project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to work plans.
The incumbent will assist in financial and procurement documentation processes related to project implementation, including preparation of supporting documentation for expenditures and reconciliation processes in collaboration with finance teams.
The position will support communication and stakeholder coordination activities, including liaising with project partners, consultants, and field teams. The Project Assistant will assist in organizing workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements linked to project outputs.
The role will contribute to reporting requirements by compiling project data, drafting sections of progress reports, and maintaining organized documentation for audits and donor compliance reviews. The incumbent will ensure that all project records are systematically archived and accessible.
Application Process
All interested candidates are advised to review the respective vacancy reference numbers and submit their applications in accordance with icipe’s official recruitment guidelines before the stated deadlines. Applications must reference the correct vacancy code as listed above.
Given that applications are processed through the official recruitment portal, shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for further steps in the selection process.
