Program Leader – People, Policies and Institutions

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Full time
Summary: Lead the People, Policies and Institutions program to improve policy and institutional environments for sustainable livestock systems, and develop and manage complex initiatives and high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide scientific and strategic leadership, develop the program strategy, and lead complex research and innovative science.
  • Lead collaboration and partnership efforts, represent ILRI in local and international forums, and lead resource mobilization efforts.
  • Lead and oversee team leadership, implement programmatic and platform activities, and provide regular reports to the Institutional Leadership Team.

Requirements:
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Agribusiness or other Social Science with application to agriculture or rural development.
  • Minimum of 12 years' experience post PhD, working in public or private sector research management at senior level.
  • A significant track record in research, grant writing and reviewing, fundraising, and research capacity strengthening.

Desirable:
  • A good understanding of current international, national and pan-African issues in research priorities and pan-African agenda.
  • Sound knowledge of research processes in a similar environment - nationally and internationally.


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