IWMI Researcher Jobs 2024 – South Africa NGO Jobs

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IWMI Researcher Jobs 2024 – South Africa NGO Jobs.

IWMI South Africa looking for “Researcher”.

Applicants with a PhD may apply on or before 04th January 2024.

IWMI’s forward looking strategy for 2019-2024 responds directly to the demand for innovative, scientifically tested water management solutions for sustainable development. With offices in 13 countries and a global network of scientist operating in more than 30 countries, our research at field to basin and regional scales our strategy focuses on science for a transformative agenda.

The IWMI has published a job vacancy announcement on 08th December 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Researcher to be based in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.

Duties & Responsibilities

CSA Innovation Scaling and Business Acceleration Research

Conduct research activities, including field data collection, literature synthesis, and interviews focusing on scaling climate-smart agriculture practices.
Analyze supply chains and financing to enhance access to CSA practices/technologies.
Collaborate on business acceleration activities linking CGIAR innovation with private sector capacity.
Analyze the scaling ecosystem, identify enabling environments, and address blocking mechanisms.
Develop and apply analytical frameworks for impact assessment using quantitative and qualitative methods.

Scaling Partnerships

Identify and develop partnerships and policies for scaling CSA innovations.
Coordinate technical assistance from CGIAR researchers to various stakeholders.
Design and implement innovation/acceleration grants in a multi-sector environment.

Multi-stakeholder Engagement

Facilitate dialogues with public and private sector actors.
Manage the development and dissemination of communication to stakeholders.

Eligibility Criteria

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

PhD in agronomy, innovation systems, inclusive finance, ICT4development, or related fields coupled with 3 years of experience; OR Master’s in the aforementioned or related discipline with 5-7 years of experience in scaling climate-smart agricultural innovation in East and Southern Africa.
Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Excellent track record of peer-reviewed publications and dissemination of research findings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential:

Research skills in agricultural innovation scaling, social inclusion, and value chain in East and Southern Africa.
Strong multi-stakeholder partnership facilitation skills.
Ability to apply technical, economic, and institutional theories critically.
Collaborative work ethic with both academic and non-academic stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written language skills in English, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Desirable:

Communication skills in local languages of East and Southern Africa.
Experience in impact investing, strategy consulting, or social entrepreneurship.
Background in innovation scaling in fragile and conflict-affected settings.