Scaling & Innovation Expert / Senior Expert at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Manage design and implementation of scaling and innovation activities

• Coordinate overall implementation of the scaling efforts (all tracks) provided to CGIAR Initiatives where ILRI plays a key role;
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the scaling efforts, including supporting possible synergies across the Initiatives;
• Lead activities to ensure high quality delivery of scaling and innovation services;
• Support the development of proposal to mobilize resources for innovation and scaling activities of the selected CGIAR initiatives;
• Update/establish workflows operationalized in the ILRI scaling framework;
• Train CGIAR staff and consultants in implementation of the relevant ILRI / CGIAR scaling framework;
• Provide periodical reflections and recommendations to program leader, CGIAR initiative leaders and CGIAR livestock area management, and;
• Provide recommendations in updating the framework and lead necessary activities for a successful update.

Innovation & Scaling studies for livestock initiatives

• Identify and prioritize innovation packages for servicing the scaling framework;
• Lead scoping activities and prepare a scaling study plan;
• Supervise implementation of stakeholder workshop in the light track of the framework;
• Support overall preparation and execution of scaling studies, including “light track” Scaling Studies (ASAT and Scaling Scan) and “deep-dive” Scaling Readiness Studies;
• Supervise activities (implementation support, preparation of dashboards, recommendations of plan of work and budgets and drafting new funding proposals) included in the extended track.

Coordinate Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and maintain productive relations with CGIAR research and innovation managers;
• Represent the program team at formal and informal innovation and scaling communities of practices (scaling hubs, networks, and key events related to innovation and scaling in CGIAR), and;
• Support   initiative leads and ILRI Impact at Scale (I@S) program leader in engaging with ILRI management, CGIAR units and initiatives and other key stakeholders on scaling topics.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in administrative and Business Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities. PhD in a relevant area is a plus
• Project Management Certification is a plus
• Minimum of 7 years (expert) or 10 years (senior expert) professional experience in scaling, project management, stakeholder, or innovation management
• Strong interpersonal, communication and network skills
• Experience in Africa or Asia in agricultural settings
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Strong digital skills, including proficiency in presentation, project management and collaboration tools
• Experience in facilitating events in a multi-cultural environment
• Teamwork – ability to lead work in an agile and fast-paced environment

Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Terms of Appointment

This is an Expert / Senior Expert position and it is open to both national and international applicants. The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances