Job Details
Key Responsibilities
Manage design and implementation of scaling and innovation activities
Coordinate overall implementation of the scaling efforts (all tracks) provided to CGIAR Initiatives where ILRI plays a key role;
Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the scaling efforts, including supporting possible synergies across the Initiatives;
Lead activities to ensure high quality delivery of scaling and innovation services;
Support the development of proposal to mobilize resources for innovation and scaling activities of the selected CGIAR initiatives;
Update/establish workflows operationalized in the ILRI scaling framework;
Train CGIAR staff and consultants in implementation of the relevant ILRI / CGIAR scaling framework;
Provide periodical reflections and recommendations to program leader, CGIAR initiative leaders and CGIAR livestock area management, and;
Provide recommendations in updating the framework and lead necessary activities for a successful update.
Innovation & Scaling studies for livestock initiatives
Identify and prioritize innovation packages for servicing the scaling framework;
Lead scoping activities and prepare a scaling study plan;
Supervise implementation of stakeholder workshop in the light track of the framework;
Support overall preparation and execution of scaling studies, including “light track” Scaling Studies (ASAT and Scaling Scan) and “deep-dive” Scaling Readiness Studies;
Supervise activities (implementation support, preparation of dashboards, recommendations of plan of work and budgets and drafting new funding proposals) included in the extended track.
Coordinate Stakeholder Engagement
Establish and maintain productive relations with CGIAR research and innovation managers;
Represent the program team at formal and informal innovation and scaling communities of practices (scaling hubs, networks, and key events related to innovation and scaling in CGIAR), and;
Support initiative leads and ILRI Impact at Scale (I@S) program leader in engaging with ILRI management, CGIAR units and initiatives and other key stakeholders on scaling topics.
Requirements
Master’s degree in administrative and Business Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities. PhD in a relevant area is a plus
Project Management Certification is a plus
Minimum of 7 years (expert) or 10 years (senior expert) professional experience in scaling, project management, stakeholder, or innovation management
Strong interpersonal, communication and network skills
Experience in Africa or Asia in agricultural settings
Excellent writing skills in English
Strong digital skills, including proficiency in presentation, project management and collaboration tools
Experience in facilitating events in a multi-cultural environment
Teamwork – ability to lead work in an agile and fast-paced environment
Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Terms of Appointment
This is an Expert / Senior Expert position and it is open to both national and international applicants. The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances
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www.ilri.org
