The International Livestock Research Institute (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 centre – part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the components of the project focusing on the development of private and public sector investments for large-scale rangeland restoration through sustainable livestock and livestock product value chains.
• Develop inclusive and bankable investment partnerships and proposals in livestock value chains for rangeland restoration in selected value chains with donors, governments, commercial sector and other actors.
• Lead the undertaking of a sector analysis of (perceived) risks, challenges and opportunities of sustainable rangelands restoration, and key global public and private players with potential for restoration through sustainable livestock value chains.
• Work with regional livestock value chain development and rangeland restoration experts to identify and develop livestock-based value chains in project priority regions, engaging with potential financiers, investors, and knowledge brokers.
• Facilitate the mobilization and agreement of multiple stakeholders to develop a global standard and/or certification for livestock and livestock products contributing to rangelands restoration, and targeted awareness raising campaigns related to this.
• Work with regional CGIAR livestock experts to identify and develop sustainable livestock-based value chains for rangeland restoration, engaging with potential financiers, investors and knowledge brokers.
• Lead the development of guidelines, tools, and frameworks for increased investment in sustainable livestock value chain development for rangeland restoration.
• Contribute to awareness campaigns on rangeland restoration through sustainable livestock value chains in project regions.
• Contribute to the establishment of a global rangelands database and systems tracking livestock investments for rangeland restoration.
• Organise and contribute to regional inter-governmental dialogues and agreements to support rangeland restoration through sustainable livestock value chains.
• Contribute to regional and global media campaigns on rangeland restoration through sustainable livestock value chains.

Requirements

• Masters in business management, value chain development, livestock production or related field.
• At least 10 years’ experience working in the private sector preferably in relation to livestock value chains, environment, climate change and/or related issues.
• Proven track record in organising meetings, dialogues and engaging with multiple actors from community to global policy actors.
• Established network of relevant actors in the private sector, financers, investors, relevant for the project.
• Knowledge on the livestock climate agenda (e.g., Paris Agreement, Methane Pledge, and Science-based targets) and sustainability-linked investments mechanisms (e.g., carbon markets)