Main Duties
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

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