Ecosystem Host & Lead at Impact Hub

The Ecosystem Lead will design, steward, and grow Impact Hub Nairobi’s issue-based ecosystem focused on agriculture, circular/regenerative food systems, climate innovation, and sustainability. This role will blend facilitation, multi-stakeholder orchestration, and strategic leadership to translate ecosystem insights into impactful collaborations, pilot projects, policy influence, and enterprise opportunities. Over a 24-month period (part-time), the postholder will guide the ecosystem through activation to consolidation, establishing sustainable communities of practice, creating shared roadmaps, and developing investable pipelines that align with circular agricultural principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Development
• Identify, build, and nurture strategic partnerships with stakeholders across the agricultural value chain, including farmers, businesses, NGOs, research institutions, and policymakers.
• Serve as the key point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring they are aligned with project goals and engaged in meaningful collaboration.
• Drive the development of new partnerships that align with the principles of agricultural circularity and can scale impact.
• Ecosystem Strategy & Coordination
• Develop and implement a comprehensive ecosystem strategy that supports circularity in agriculture, fostering cross-sector collaboration and innovation.
• Map and analyze the agricultural ecosystem to identify opportunities for integrating circular economy solutions at different stages of the value chain.
• Monitor and support the operationalization of partnerships, ensuring successful execution of joint initiatives.
• Capacity Building & Knowledge Sharing
• Lead efforts to build the capacity of ecosystem actors on circular agriculture practices, through workshops, training programs, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Develop and disseminate tools, resources, and case studies that drive the adoption of circular economy principles within agriculture.
• Create an ecosystem of knowledge exchange, bringing stakeholders together to share best practices, lessons learned, and innovative solutions.
• Policy Advocacy & Thought Leadership
• Engage with policymakers to advocate for enabling policies that support circular agriculture and sustainability at local, regional, and national levels.
• Position the project as a thought leader in the space of agricultural circularity by publishing reports, thought pieces, and presenting at relevant forums.
• Develop and execute an advocacy strategy to raise awareness and mobilize resources for circular agriculture.
• Monitoring & Impact Measurement
• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of ecosystem activities and partnerships.
• Regularly report on ecosystem developments, key challenges, and opportunities for improving collaboration and impact.
• Use data and insights to adjust strategies, ensuring continuous learning and adaptation of the project.

Qualifications

• Education:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Experience: 7–10+ years across ecosystem building, partnerships, innovation/entrepreneurship, or systems-change programs; Kenyan agri/food/climate experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders (farmers, businesses, government, NGOs) and manage multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Experience in developing and executing strategies for systemic change, especially within agriculture or sustainable development.
• Knowledge of the circular economy, agricultural sustainability, and Kenya’s agricultural policy landscape