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Scaling & Innovation Officer I

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
📍 KenyaCDI🗓️ 3 days ago

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International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is recruiting a Scaling & Innovation Officer I.

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 center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

Contract type: Full-time

Qualification: Master's (MBA/MSc/MA)

Location: Agriculture / Agri-Food

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and support the implementation of scaling and innovation activities within relevant CGIAR initiatives, both in the field and remotely.

  • Support the preparation and execution of scaling studies and assessments, applying ILRI and CGIAR scaling tools and frameworks.

  • Collect, organize, and analyze data from various sources, and evaluate evidence supporting scaling decisions.

  • Prepare notes, reports, presentations, and work plans, and present scaling plans and recommendations to teams and partners.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project teams, partners, and other stakeholders, and travel regularly to project and partner sites to support implementation and facilitate workshops.

  • Maintain up-to-date monitoring tables and documentation, follow up with teams, and ensure activities are completed on time.

  • Perform any other related tasks as needed.Desired profile:

  • Master's degree in agriculture, development, social or business sciences, data analysis, or a related field.

  • Three years of relevant experience.

  • Experience in project implementation, scaling, innovation, stakeholder engagement, or data analysis.

  • Experience in agricultural or development contexts.

  • Strong and transferable skill set, with the ability to learn quickly, rather than deep prior expertise in livestock or a specific scaling method, which will be developed on the job.Required skills:

  • Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage tasks reliably and meet deadlines with limited supervision.

  • Good judgment and ability to work independently, while knowing when to seek advice or escalate issues.

  • Good analytical skills and attention to detail when working with data and evidence, including the ability to distinguish strong evidence from weak evidence.

  • Clear and well-structured writing and confident presentation skills.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including in multicultural settings.

  • Adaptability and willingness to learn and adjust as priorities and tools evolve.

  • Hands-on, practical attitude and strong team spirit.

  • Proficiency in o

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