Researcher Innovation Scaling and Agribusiness Acceleration

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• Conduct research activities, including field data collection, literature synthesis, and interviews focusing on scaling climate-smart agriculture practices.
• Analyze supply chains and financing to enhance access to CSA practices/technologies.
• Collaborate on business acceleration activities linking CGIAR innovation with private sector capacity.
• Analyze the scaling ecosystem, identify enabling environments, and address blocking mechanisms.
• Develop and apply analytical frameworks for impact assessment using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Scaling Partnerships,
• Identify and develop partnerships and policies for scaling CSA innovations.
• Coordinate technical assistance from CGIAR researchers to various stakeholders.
• Design and implement innovation/acceleration grants in a multi-sector environment.
• Multi-stakeholder Engagement,
• Facilitate dialogues with public and private sector actors.
• Manage the development and dissemination of communication to stakeholders.

• PhD in agronomy, innovation systems, inclusive finance, ICT4development, or related fields coupled with 3 years of experience; OR Master’s in the aforementioned or related discipline with 5-7 years of experience in scaling climate-smart agricultural innovation in East and Southern Africa.
• Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Excellent track record of peer-reviewed publications and dissemination of research findings.

• Research skills in agricultural innovation scaling, social inclusion, and value chain in East and Southern Africa.
• Strong multi-stakeholder partnership facilitation skills.
• Ability to apply technical, economic, and institutional theories critically.
• Collaborative work ethic with both academic and non-academic stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written language skills in English, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Communication skills in local languages of East and Southern Africa.
• Experience in impact investing, strategy consulting, or social entrepreneurship.
• Background in innovation scaling in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

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