IWMI Researcher Jobs 2024 – South Africa NGO Jobs

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.

IWMI Researcher Jobs 2024

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.

Other Details

• Job Schedule: Full time
• Selection Process: Interview
• Salary: Negotiable
• Application Process: Online

How to Apply IWMI Researcher Jobs 2024

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

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The Closing Date: 04th January 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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