Livestock Commodity Lead - Livestock Production and Development Expert at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

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.

 

Livestock Commodity Lead - Livestock Production and Development Expert

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
  • Experience7 - 12 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied 

Key Responsibilities

Understanding the demand and identifying solutions

  • Work with country and regional (demand partners) to understand the needs on the ground and identify solutions to these drawing from across ILRI and partner capabilities.
  • Drawing from across ILRI and partner capabilities, lead the identification and synthesis of research findings into practical, user-friendly tools, guidelines, and frameworks for diverse stakeholders.
  • Ensure that the identified solutions are context-specific, sustainable, and culturally appropriate.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

  • Build and maintain partnerships to align efforts and maximize the impact of livestock development programs.
  • Work with a variety of internal ILRI stakeholders to design and deliver opportunities for the different livestock commodities.
  • Represent the institute at conferences, seminars, and other forums to share insights and gather feedback.

Impact Monitoring and Reporting: Measure the effectiveness of research translation efforts by using robust monitoring frameworks.

Advocacy and Policy Support: Engage with policymakers to promote evidence-based livestock policies and interventions.

Resource Mobilisation: Identify opportunities to raise resources by engaging program leaders, scientists and business development unit to pursue funding opportunities while maintaining a high level of understanding of country plans, donor priorities and planned funding initiatives.

People Management: Contribute to talent management initiatives across regional and country offices, including recruitment, management and development of high performing regional and country-based staff and fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that enhances staff engagement.

Requirements

  • PhD or MSc in animal science, veterinary medicine, agriculture economics, environmental science, social science, development science or relevant discipline.
  • 7 years’ working experience with PhD or12 years’ experience with masters, with at least 5 years of experience in livestock development, extension services, or a related role.
  • In-depth knowledge of livestock systems and how they relate to addressing the global challenges of hunger, poverty, climate change, human disease and environmental degradation.
  • Demonstrated ability to bridge research and practice for development impact.
  • Proven experience in building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, networking, partnership building and relationship management at a strategic level.
  • A thorough understanding of current national and regional agenda and how ILRI can contribute to addressing these through different livestock commodities.
  • Ability to think strategically and to synthesize and distil key messages from complex issues.
  • Creative approach to applying research insights to real-world challenges and capacity to adapt solutions to different cultural and environmental contexts.
  • Ability to work with and lead cross functional teams.
  • Excellent advocacy and influencing skills.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) on www.ilri.org to apply

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