Post - Doctoral Fellow - Science And Practice Of Innovation And Scaling

Requirements & qualifications:

• A completed PhD in a relevant scientific field that includes considerable innovation science substance (e.g. innovation science, international development studies, science and technology studies)
  
• Experiences in agricultural research for development, innovation and development impact, with a proven interest/ experience in working on gender inclusivity and social inclusion
  
• An understanding/appreciation of the socio-economic and political dynamics of agricultural innovation and development in low- and middle-income or specifically SSA countries
  
• Ability to ‘think out of the box’ and proactively propose creative research ideas (e.g. translating concepts and tools used in other sectors)
  
• Experience in independently designing, implementing and documenting scientific research
  
• Strong interpersonal, communication and network skills
  
• Good knowledge of English language, in listening, speaking and writing
  
• Track record of publishing scientific research in peer reviewed scientific journals
  
• Experience in project management (planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting)
  
• Ability to use advanced qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis tools, methods and software (e.g., machine learning, R, ODK are considered an advantage)
  
• Strong digital skills – proficient in presentation, project management and collaboration tools
  
• Experience in low- or middle income countries in agricultural/ development settings
  
• Experience in facilitating events in a multi-cultural environment
  
• Teamwork – ability to lead work in an agile and fast-paced environment
  

Requirements & qualifications:

• A completed PhD in a relevant scientific field that includes considerable innovation science substance (e.g. innovation science, international development studies, science and technology studies)
  
• Experiences in agricultural research for development, innovation and development impact, with a proven interest/ experience in working on gender inclusivity and social inclusion
  
• An understanding/appreciation of the socio-economic and political dynamics of agricultural innovation and development in low- and middle-income or specifically SSA countries
  
• Ability to ‘think out of the box’ and proactively propose creative research ideas (e.g. translating concepts and tools used in other sectors)
  
• Experience in independently designing, implementing and documenting scientific research
  
• Strong interpersonal, communication and network skills
  
• Good knowledge of English language, in listening, speaking and writing
  
• Track record of publishing scientific research in peer reviewed scientific journals
  
• Experience in project management (planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting)
  
• Ability to use advanced qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis tools, methods and software (e.g., machine learning, R, ODK are considered an advantage)
  
• Strong digital skills – proficient in presentation, project management and collaboration tools
  
• Experience in low- or middle income countries in agricultural/ development settings
  
• Experience in facilitating events in a multi-cultural environment
  
• Teamwork – ability to lead work in an agile and fast-paced environment
  

Science of Scaling

• Develop a high-level research agenda for the science of scaling in collaboration with supervisors, peers and PhD-researchers
  
• Supervise PhD and MSc students, and junior colleagues in conducting scientific research
  
• Conduct scientific research on the topic described in close collaboration with Ukama Ustawi
  
• Lead the design, testing and validation of approaches and/or tools that can advance effective and responsible innovation and scaling for societal outcomes and impact
  
• Lead the writing of scientific articles for publication in high-impact journals
  
• Present scientific research at seminars and conferences
  

Practice of Scaling

• Translate scientific findings into practical tools, approaches and guidelines that can support the practice of scaling
  
• Co-lead Ukama Ustawi Scaling Fund operationalization, implementation and reporting
  
• Contribute to efforts to strengthen capacity on innovation and scaling
  
• Support and collaborate with Initiative and Action Area scaling experts in delivering Innovation Packages and Scaling Readiness plans
  
• Co-lead scaling strategy design, implementation and monitoring for selected innovation packages with a high scalability potential
  

Other Duties

• Contribute to communities and of practice and exchange with PhD students and other science and practice experts in the innovation and scaling domain
  
• Contribute to Ukama Ustawi activities that align with the innovation and scaling topic
  
• Contribute to activities with the CGIAR Innovation Packages and Scaling Readiness team
  
• Provide periodical reflections and recommendations to Ukama Ustawi Work Package 6 team
  
• Contribute to innovation and scaling proposal development and resource mobilization
  
• Contribute to strategic communication about the science and practice of scaling