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Bioversity International Research Fellow Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

Bioversity International Kenya looking for “Research Fellow”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before May 06, 2024.

The organization’s focus has changed over time. Early work focused on the emergency conservation of crop genetic resources in genebanks. Successively, our work was devoted to deliver scientific evidence, management practices and policy options to use and safeguard agricultural biodiversity to attain sustainable global food and nutrition security. Today, we have joined forces with the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) to create an Alliance which delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives in a climate crisis.

The Bioversity International has published a job vacancy announcement on April 24, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Research Fellow to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recruiter	Bioversity International
Position	Research Fellow
Location	Nairobi, Kenya
Country	Kenya
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	University Degree
Experience Required	Minimum One years
Application Deadline	May 06, 2024

Bioversity International Job Vacancy 2024

Key duties & responsibilities

Scaling Coordination:

Co-develop and support implementation of a new scaling strategy/framework to scale project interventions across diverse geographical regions in Africa, placing particular emphasis on ‘responsible’ dimensions such as social inclusion and accounting for environmental trade-offs while also supporting adherence to the World Bank’s ‘Environmental and Social Safeguards’.
Coordinate with project stakeholders and partners, including researchers, policymakers, NGOs, and communities, to contribute to the effectiveness of scaling activities and through knowledge exchange, facilitate the sharing of lessons learned to maximize impact and sustainability.
Support monitoring and evaluation of scaling initiatives, gathering feedback and insights for continuous improvement, particularly in relation to the new framework.

Position in Organization:

Work Experience: 4-5 years
Target Date: 06/05/2024
Industry: Research
Duty Post: Nairobi
City: Nairobi
State/Province: Nairobi City
Zip/Postal Code: 00100

Qualification:

A master’s degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, climate change, development studies, or a related discipline. A Ph.D. candidate or holder is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in project coordination, preferably in the context of climate change research or development projects in Africa.
Strong research background with experience in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
Proven experience in working with gender and inclusion research tools and methodologies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Familiarity with the theory and application of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools is an asset.
Proven commitment to advancing climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts in Africa.
Strong English and at least intermediate French language skills are an asset.