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Scaling & Innovation Officer I NGO Job ILRI

Job Title: Scaling & Innovation Officer I
Date Posted: 16/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: International Livestock Research Institute
Industry: Agricultural
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 28/07/2026

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.

  • 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
  • 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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