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.
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Assist with locating data sources and contribute to the assessment of the quality and resolution of data held by multi-lateral organizations (e.g. FAO, WHO, etc). Further, assess availability of higher quality national data from government and nationally focused research organizations.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between stakeholders and end-users of the model. Lead and manage consultations with stakeholders to determine the most suitable data sources and outcomes for the project modelling.
Contribute to the building of the Kenyan national food system model ensuring that it has incorporated relevant, valid data to produce a useful tool that has good uptake by intended end-users (government policy makers, think tanks, NGOs, universities, and food industry decision-makers) within and beyond the project lifetime.
Advocate for the model and liaise with local stakeholders, such as think tanks, government departments, food sector groups and other industry stakeholders.
Organize, document and analyse feedback sessions on model development to allow stakeholders to evaluate progress against goals and steer towards best outcomes.
Apply the model to investigate relevant food system questions and demonstrate its capability through academic publications and wider dissemination of these results.
Contribute to the preparation of project progress and final reports.
Requirements
PhD in a relevant field: agriculture, food, nutrition, or related field.
Experience within two to four years of completing PhD.
Experience working in Low- and Middle-Income Country contexts.
Experience working with large databases.
Familiarity with food systems, agriculture, and agri-food policies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially in Eastern Africa.
Strong relationship building and communication skills.
Demonstrated strong analytical abilities and effective project management skills.
Willingness to travel between Kenya and New Zealand and to work outside of 8-5 to allow calls with New Zealand team due to time zone differences.
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