Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough literature reviews in the agribusiness, startup, and innovation scaling ecosystems, with an emphasis on global trends and their implications for Africa.
Analyze global agribusiness trends and identify best practices and innovative models from various regions that can be adapted to the African context.
Contribute to publishing peer-reviewed articles in academic and development practitioner journals, emphasizing the role of agribusiness and private finance in food systems development, supported by international examples.
Engage with teams across the Alliance as well as the CGIAR more broadly, such as IWMI or working groups like Impact SF & IPSR incorporating cross-cultural perspectives in agribusiness practices and policies.
Assist in managing projects and components of projects, ensuring alignment with international standards and methodologies.
Cultivate relationships with key collaborators, including Briter Bridges and Agribusiness Partners, leveraging established networks in the international agribusiness community for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Advocate for policies that support sustainable agribusiness development, informed by international frameworks and best practices.
Assist in reporting on initiative engagement status and outputs, including implications for investment dynamics in the agribusiness sector.
Engage in the day-to-day management of project activities, ensuring effective implementation and cross-border collaboration.
Attend relevant internal meetings and contribute to discussions on strategic directions and opportunities for collaboration.
Required qualifications and experience
PhD or active enrollment for a PhD in any business or social science discipline, with ongoing or intended doctoral-level research.
Proven experience in large-scale development project management, particularly in the agribusiness sector across multiple countries or regions.
Experience engaging companies and researchers, including conducting Key Informant Interviews and outreach efforts.
Understanding of the African agribusiness ecosystem and experience working directly with agribusinesses, complemented by knowledge of global trends and investment dynamics. Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Familiarity with climate finance and impact measurement related to DFI, IFI, and other sources of climate finance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate workshops and engage in cross-cultural dialogue.
Ability to quickly understand and adapt to new contextual situations while maintaining flexibility and motivation.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the capability to manage multinational projects and ensure effective cross-border collaboration.
Adaptability to international standards in project management, impact assessment, and agribusiness development.
Expertise in diverse research methodologies, including mixed methods and participatory approaches applicable to local contexts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
Ability to quickly understand and adapt to new contextual situations.
Ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations and other groups with the Alliance and CGIAR more broadly.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, Interest and experience working in a fast-paced team within a large research institution.
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