Scientist -Livestock Climate Technology Development and Assessment at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Key Responsibilities

• The position will focus on climate methane mitigation innovations, technical evaluation, measurement and verification systems, and structured innovation management using Stage-Gate and Technology Readiness Level (TRL) approaches.

Technical Leadership and Innovation Assessment

• Coordinate and support the technical evaluation of candidate livestock methane mitigation and climate-smart livestock technologies using Stage-Gate and TRL-based frameworks.
• Provide scientific and technical analysis of methane mitigation technologies, including assessment of efficacy, scalability, sustainability, and applicability in across livestock systems.  Propose additional technical approaches to complement these technologies where needed.
• Coordinate technical reviews of technologies related to enteric methane reduction; feed additives; manure management; precision livestock systems; digital agriculture; measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems; and climate-smart innovations.
• Identify technical risks, gaps, and mitigation measures related to innovation development and deployment.  Assemble pro-con analyses to support mitigation measures as needed.
• Contribute to portfolio management and prioritization of climate technologies.

Measurement, Testing, and Validation

• Design and oversee protocols for testing and validating methane mitigation technologies under laboratory and field conditions.
• Support MRV systems for livestock GHG emissions.
• Analyze technical performance data, including methane-reduction efficacy, productivity impacts, environmental indicators, and adoption potential.

Stage-Gate Process Establishment and Management

• Develop and operationalize the SGAS, TRL assessment tool, go/no-go decision frameworks, evaluation criteria, technical review tools, and risk assessment frameworks.
• Coordinate implementation of the Stage-Gate process across multiple technologies and partners.
• Review technology testing results, measurement protocols, validation data, and environmental performance indicators.
• Monitor progress against milestones, deliverables, timelines, and gate requirements.
• Support documentation and knowledge management for all Stage-Gate activities.

Stakeholder and Partner Engagement

• Facilitate data-driven and evidence-based discussions during Technical Review Committee (TRC) evaluations and advisory meetings.
• Prepare and compile technical review materials, evaluation reports, performance data, and evidence-based summaries for TRC meetings.
• Engage with startups, private sector companies, investors, research institutions, and development partners.
• Lead technical consultations and technical review committee meetings, workshops, and innovation forums.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts in climate science, livestock systems, finance, policy, and commercialization.
• Contribute to identifying and onboarding innovative climate technologies for SGAS evaluation.
• Lead cost-benefit analyses for climate technologies to ensure adoption potential.

Monitoring, Learning, and Reporting

• Prepare and compile technical review materials, evaluation reports, performance data, and evidence summaries for TRC review sessions.
• Document TRC recommendations, decisions, and follow-up actions to support transparency and accountability within the Stage-Gate process.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities related to innovation performance and system effectiveness.
• Develop technical briefs, reports, publications, presentations, and donor updates.
• Support dissemination of evidence and lessons learned to stakeholders and funding partners.
• Contribute to periodic technical and progress reviews.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• PhD in Climate Science, Environmental Science, or related discipline with a strong climate mitigation focus
• Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant postdoctoral or professional experience in climate-smart livestock systems or methane mitigation technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with Stage-Gate systems, innovation management frameworks, or Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments.
• Proven experience in measurement, testing, validation, or evaluation of agricultural or climate technologies.
• Experience with livestock GHG emissions measurement, MRV systems, or environmental impact assessment.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, startups, private sector partners, and/or innovation platforms.
• Experience in LMIC livestock systems is highly desirable. 
• Carbon accounting, lifecycle assessment, and environmental sustainability assessment skills.
• Knowledge of livestock climate technologies, methane mitigation approaches, and climate-smart agriculture systems.
• Familiarity with donor-funded research, innovation management, and development projects.
• Understanding of regulatory and policy frameworks related to livestock and climate technologies.
• Experience using digital data systems, dashboards, and innovation tracking platforms.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Scientific evaluation, data interpretation, and evidence-based decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results within deadlines.
• Strong organizational, coordination, publication record, and project management skills.
• High level of attention to detail, professionalism, and accountability.

End Date: 19th July 2026