Researcher Innovation Scaling and Agribusiness Acceleration

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The Researcher – Innovation Scaling and Agribusiness Acceleration will play a pivotal role at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in helping to lead IWMI’s agribusiness acceleration and scaling portfolio, particularly in East and Southern Africa, but also globally. The focus will be on climate-smart agriculture innovations, inclusive finance, acceleration methodologies, and the science and practice of scaling, private sector collaboration, and international sustainability management. This role involves leading scientific research in climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and climate information services (CIS), as well as managing outreach and multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Duties & Responsibilities:

CSA Innovation Scaling and Business Acceleration Research:

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.

Requirements:
Educational Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Essential

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.

Desirable:

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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