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

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