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18 Sep 2023

Post-Doctoral Fellow – Science and Practice of Innovation and Scaling at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

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Job Description

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.

Main Duties

Science of Scaling

  • Develop a high-level research agenda for the science of scaling in collaboration with supervisors, peers and PhD-researchers
  • Supervise PhD and MSc students, and junior colleagues in conducting scientific research
  •  Conduct scientific research on the topic described in close collaboration with Ukama Ustawi
  • Lead the design, testing and validation of approaches and/or tools that can advance effective and responsible innovation and scaling for societal outcomes and impact
  • Lead the writing of scientific articles for publication in high-impact journals
  • Present scientific research at seminars and conferences

Practice of Scaling

  • Translate scientific findings into practical tools, approaches and guidelines that can support the practice of scaling
  • Co-lead Ukama Ustawi Scaling Fund operationalization, implementation and reporting
  • Contribute to efforts to strengthen capacity on innovation and scaling
  • Support and collaborate with Initiative and Action Area scaling experts in delivering Innovation Packages and Scaling Readiness plans
  • Co-lead scaling strategy design, implementation and monitoring for selected innovation packages with a high scalability potential

Other Duties

  • Contribute to communities and of practice and exchange with PhD students and other science and practice experts in the innovation and scaling domain
  • Contribute to Ukama Ustawi activities that align with the innovation and scaling topic
  • Contribute to activities with the CGIAR Innovation Packages and Scaling Readiness team
  • Provide periodical reflections and recommendations to Ukama Ustawi Work Package 6 team
  • Contribute to innovation and scaling proposal development and resource mobilization
  • Contribute to strategic communication about the science and practice of scaling

Requirements & qualifications:

  • A completed PhD in a relevant scientific field that includes considerable innovation science substance (e.g. innovation science, international development studies, science and technology studies)
  • Experiences in agricultural research for development, innovation and development impact, with a proven interest/ experience in working on gender inclusivity and social inclusion
  • An understanding/appreciation of the socio-economic and political dynamics of agricultural innovation and development in low- and middle-income or specifically SSA countries
  • Ability to ‘think out of the box’ and proactively propose creative research ideas (e.g. translating concepts and tools used in other sectors)
  • Experience in independently designing, implementing and documenting scientific research
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and network skills
  • Good knowledge of English language, in listening, speaking and writing
  • Track record of publishing scientific research in peer reviewed scientific journals
  • Experience in project management (planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting)
  • Ability to use advanced qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis tools, methods and software (e.g., machine learning, R, ODK are considered an advantage)
  • Strong digital skills – proficient in presentation, project management and collaboration tools
  • Experience in low- or middle income countries in agricultural/ development settings
  • Experience in facilitating events in a multi-cultural environment
  • Teamwork – ability to lead work in an agile and fast-paced environment


Method of Application

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Closing Date : 15 October. 2023





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