Requirements/Qualifications

• PhD degree, preferably in entomology, agricultural science, horticulture, agricultural extension or related field.
  
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant postdoctoral experience.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience gained at mid- to senior level in a multidisciplinary research environment.
  

Core Competencies

• A solid track record in innovative R&D and scaling of agroecological innovations, evidenced by a great publication record.
  
• Strong experience in successful management of large donor-funded projects.
  
• Demonstrated technical competence in one or more of the following areas: horticulture, agroecology, one health, knowledge diffusion and communication.
  
• Experience and extensive network relating to agriculture in Southern Africa.
  
• Work experience at international research organizations.
  
• Excellent oral and written English language skills
  

• Project leadership and oversight: lead the implementation of icipe’s components in ATHAZ on a day-to-day basis, while collaborating with icipe scientists, partners and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
  
• Communication and reporting: provide regular project updates to IFAD and the project’s Steering
  
• Committee, and be responsible for timely and accurate technical and financial reporting to the donor.
  
• Stakeholder and partner engagement: actively manage engagement with other implementing partners (BvAT, FiBL), embedded country projects from IFAD and EU, project sub-grantees, beneficiaries and other stakeholders through contracting, reporting and other engagement efforts, ensuring strong collaboration, visibility and ownership of project outcomes while maintaining positive partner relationships.
  
• Budgeting: ensure project expenditures, including those of project sub-grantees, are on-track and follow donor guidelines.
  
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL): contribute to project MEL systems to track progress, assess impact, and identify lessons learned.
  
• Team leadership and development: build, maintain and supervise a high-performing project team by fostering effective teamwork, collaboration and a positive work environment.
  
• Risk management and business continuity: take the lead in identifying and managing project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  
• Additional responsibilities or other duties may be assigned by the supervisor(s) and as required by the Centre.