Scaling & Innovation Officer I NGO Job ILRI

Job Title: Scaling & Innovation Officer I

Date Posted: 16/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: International Livestock Research Institute

Industry: Agricultural

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 28/07/2026

Summary:

Agricultural Jobs. ILRI Jobs. Looking for an agriculture job in Kenya? International Livestock Research Institute is hiring a Scaling & Innovation Officer I to support agricultural innovation initiatives. The role is based in Nairobi and experience in an agricultural settings is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out and support the implementation of scaling and innovation activities across the relevant CGIAR Initiatives, in the field and remotely
• Support the preparation and delivery of scaling studies and assessments, applying ILRI and CGIAR scaling tools and frameworks
• Collect, organize, and analyse data from a range of sources, and assess the evidence behind scaling decisions
• Prepare briefs, reports, presentations, and plans of work, and present scaling plans and recommendations to teams and partners
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with project teams, partners, and other stakeholders, and travel regularly to project and partner sites to support delivery and facilitate workshops
• Maintain trackers and documentation, follow up with teams, and ensure activities are completed on time
• Perform any other related duties as may be required

Qualifications

• Masters degree in agriculture, development, social or business sciences, data analytics, or relevant field
• Three years relevant experience
• Experience in project delivery, scaling, innovation, stakeholder engagement, or data analysis
• Experience in agricultural or development settings
• Strong, transferable skill set and the ability to learn quickly, rather than deep prior expertise in livestock or a specific scaling method, which will be developed on the job
• Strong organizational and delivery skills, with the ability to manage tasks reliably and meet deadlines with limited supervision
• Sound judgment and the ability to work independently, while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail when working with data and evidence, including the ability to tell strong evidence from weak
• Clear, well-structured writing and confident presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including in multicultural settings
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn and adjust as priorities and tools evolve
• A practical, hands-on attitude and a strong team orientation
• Proficiency with common digital, presentation, and data tools, and good judgment in using AI tools to accelerate work without weakening accuracy
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to project and partner sites

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