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Deadline of this Job: 10 September 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Roles and Responsibilities
• Represent IRRI in WP1 in the CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence
• Lead the collection, analysis and utilization of market intelligence data and information from a broad range of sources (WP1) to ensure effective integration of market intelligence across five Impact Areas in target product profile design (WP2) in Eastern and Southern Africa
• Lead the development (WP2) and scaling (WP5) of institutional standards in gender-intentional product profiling across CGIAR and partners in Eastern and Southern Africa
• Liaise with other CGIAR Initiatives and projects such as HER+, Accelerated Breeding, Seed Equal, GREAT, etc.
• Conduct high quality research using mixed methods research on market intelligence and product profiling
• Ensure delivery of outcomes aligned with the IRRI’s vision, mission, values, target goals, policies and procedures
• Manage performance and mentor scientists and staff
• Enhance the capacity of CGIAR and national partners in market intelligence and product profiling
• Collaborate with government, donors, R&D partners, private enterprises to align with client and donor expectations
• Align with Platform and Cluster Leaders and Research Support to assure cross Cluster synergy within IRRI’s Research group
• Organize regular meetings with partners and stakeholders to discuss, streamline and implement activities
• Develop and communicate guidelines to internal and external stakeholders considering the implementation of research activities
• Lead and contribute to publishing of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Lead development of new project proposals and mobilize funding
• Monitor the progress of the research projects, including the review of draft operational reports and research performed ensuring quality of outputs at all times
• Support project team in the dissemination of research results through appropriate communication channels
• Represent IRRI in various forums such as international conferences and meetings
• Maintain and proactively develop network and partnerships with potential donors
Qualifications
• PhD in Social Sciences, preferred disciplines include agricultural economics, behavioral science, sociology, development studies, or any other discipline that provides suitable advanced knowledge
Skills Required
Mandatory
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a transdisciplinary and multicultural environment and team
• Experience in agri-food systems research using mixed methods
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills
Preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Experience working in developing countries in Africa and Asia
JOB DETAILS:
Roles and Responsibilities
• Represent IRRI in WP1 in the CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence
• Lead the collection, analysis and utilization of market intelligence data and information from a broad range of sources (WP1) to ensure effective integration of market intelligence across five Impact Areas in target product profile design (WP2) in Eastern and Southern Africa
• Lead the development (WP2) and scaling (WP5) of institutional standards in gender-intentional product profiling across CGIAR and partners in Eastern and Southern Africa
• Liaise with other CGIAR Initiatives and projects such as HER+, Accelerated Breeding, Seed Equal, GREAT, etc.
• Conduct high quality research using mixed methods research on market intelligence and product profiling
• Ensure delivery of outcomes aligned with the IRRI’s vision, mission, values, target goals, policies and procedures
• Manage performance and mentor scientists and staff
• Enhance the capacity of CGIAR and national partners in market intelligence and product profiling
• Collaborate with government, donors, R&D partners, private enterprises to align with client and donor expectations
• Align with Platform and Cluster Leaders and Research Support to assure cross Cluster synergy within IRRI’s Research group
• Organize regular meetings with partners and stakeholders to discuss, streamline and implement activities
• Develop and communicate guidelines to internal and external stakeholders considering the implementation of research activities
• Lead and contribute to publishing of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Lead development of new project proposals and mobilize funding
• Monitor the progress of the research projects, including the review of draft operational reports and research performed ensuring quality of outputs at all times
• Support project team in the dissemination of research results through appropriate communication channels
• Represent IRRI in various forums such as international conferences and meetings
• Maintain and proactively develop network and partnerships with potential donors
Qualifications
• PhD in Social Sciences, preferred disciplines include agricultural economics, behavioral science, sociology, development studies, or any other discipline that provides suitable advanced knowledge
Skills Required
Mandatory
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a transdisciplinary and multicultural environment and team
• Experience in agri-food systems research using mixed methods
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills
Preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Experience working in developing countries in Africa and Asia
Deadline of this Job: 09 september 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Roles and Responsibilities
• Develop novel, sustainable and climate-smart (mitigation or adaptation) management practices and farming systems in rice-based, rainfed and irrigated ecologies in Africa that boost and sustain production and income. This may involve the shift from transplanting to direct seeding, novel mechanization options, introduction of new stress-tolerant varieties and associated management practices, novel diversified farming systems, etc.
• Develop of dissemination, scaling and partnership approaches (including digital tools), and/or business models for above-mentioed systems that will lead to impact ‘at scale’, such as improved resilience to climatic change and climatic shocks, improved food security, and reduced poverty
• Develop and lead (scientific and managerial) of a strong multidisciplinary R4D team on climate- smart agriculture at IRRI in Africa that will execute a well defined ‘climate-smart agriculture’ R&D program
• Resource mobilization to support the above-mentioned R4D program.
• Contribute to developing strategic partnerships, knowledge sharing, and capacity development of various stakeholders
• Nurture and initiate collaboration with NARES partners, private sector and development partners, advanced research institutions (ARI) and policymakers in East and South Africa and conduct joint research
• Collaborate with governments, donors, rice R&D partners, and private enterprises to align with client and donor expectations; across CGIAR initiatives and other IRRI projects
• Communicate key messages and project progress with donors, policymakers, and other primary stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with project partners and build a relationship with other stakeholders to ensure research outputs are transferred effectively
• Develop new projects together with IRRI colleagues, ARIs, and NARES in Africa
• Supervise, and mentor junior staff
• Demonstrate scientific leadership through publications and representing IRRI in scientific and strategy forums
• World-class R4D agenda on development and delivery of climate-smart cropping and farming systems in rice-based ecologies in Africa;
• Novel climate-smart cropping and farming systems
• Effective scaling approaches, business models, and partnerships with public and private sector parties, including leading R&D entities (ARIs) in the region
• Articles in peer-reviewed journals, proceedings, technical manuals, and training materials that highlight findings from research activities, showcasing the incumbent’s scientific leadership
• An effective resource mobilization strategy and a well-funded portfolio of R4D projects
• A well-functioning and effective R4D team based on principles of mutual trust and respect for gender and inclusion
Qualifications
• PhD in agronomy, cropping systems analysis, soil science, climate change, or related fields with at least 4+ years post-PhD
Skills Required
Mandatory
• Strong background in field oriented research and extension activities
• Have a mix of practical field skills, quantitative abilities; appreciation of interdisciplinary work, and a core commitment to achieving science-led agricultural development
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English
Preferred
• Experience with rice; work experience in a developing country environment
JOB DETAILS:
Roles and Responsibilities
• Develop novel, sustainable and climate-smart (mitigation or adaptation) management practices and farming systems in rice-based, rainfed and irrigated ecologies in Africa that boost and sustain production and income. This may involve the shift from transplanting to direct seeding, novel mechanization options, introduction of new stress-tolerant varieties and associated management practices, novel diversified farming systems, etc.
• Develop of dissemination, scaling and partnership approaches (including digital tools), and/or business models for above-mentioed systems that will lead to impact ‘at scale’, such as improved resilience to climatic change and climatic shocks, improved food security, and reduced poverty
• Develop and lead (scientific and managerial) of a strong multidisciplinary R4D team on climate- smart agriculture at IRRI in Africa that will execute a well defined ‘climate-smart agriculture’ R&D program
• Resource mobilization to support the above-mentioned R4D program.
• Contribute to developing strategic partnerships, knowledge sharing, and capacity development of various stakeholders
• Nurture and initiate collaboration with NARES partners, private sector and development partners, advanced research institutions (ARI) and policymakers in East and South Africa and conduct joint research
• Collaborate with governments, donors, rice R&D partners, and private enterprises to align with client and donor expectations; across CGIAR initiatives and other IRRI projects
• Communicate key messages and project progress with donors, policymakers, and other primary stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with project partners and build a relationship with other stakeholders to ensure research outputs are transferred effectively
• Develop new projects together with IRRI colleagues, ARIs, and NARES in Africa
• Supervise, and mentor junior staff
• Demonstrate scientific leadership through publications and representing IRRI in scientific and strategy forums
• World-class R4D agenda on development and delivery of climate-smart cropping and farming systems in rice-based ecologies in Africa;
• Novel climate-smart cropping and farming systems
• Effective scaling approaches, business models, and partnerships with public and private sector parties, including leading R&D entities (ARIs) in the region
• Articles in peer-reviewed journals, proceedings, technical manuals, and training materials that highlight findings from research activities, showcasing the incumbent’s scientific leadership
• An effective resource mobilization strategy and a well-funded portfolio of R4D projects
• A well-functioning and effective R4D team based on principles of mutual trust and respect for gender and inclusion
Qualifications
• PhD in agronomy, cropping systems analysis, soil science, climate change, or related fields with at least 4+ years post-PhD
Skills Required
Mandatory
• Strong background in field oriented research and extension activities
• Have a mix of practical field skills, quantitative abilities; appreciation of interdisciplinary work, and a core commitment to achieving science-led agricultural development
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English
Preferred
• Experience with rice; work experience in a developing country environment
Job Info
Job Category:
Several Jobs in one Advert jobs in Kenya
Job Type:
Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 09 september 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted:
08-09-2022
No of Jobs:
2
Start Publishing:
08-09-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030):
08-09-2066
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