Scientist -Gender Responsive Digital Transformation

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International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: Not specified
  • Organisation type: Research
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 12/07/2026
  • Location: Kenya
Climate & Environmental justice Economic justice Food security & Nutrition Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
ILRI is an international organisation working for better lives and better planet through livestock. ILRI’s mission emphasises the interconnections between people, animals, and the environment, aiming to improve the lives of more than 300 million people in low- and middle-income countries through livestock science that supports equitable and resilient livestock systems, ultimately contributing to food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits. This mission is delivered through two core strategic objectives: co-designing and deploying sustainable, science-based livestock solutions, and leveraging science to inform and influence policy and investment decisions.

About the Job
In alignment with the CGIAR Research Portfolio 2025–2030, ILRI contributes to the Gender Equality and Inclusion (Gender) Accelerator and the Digital Transformation Accelerator (DTA)—two cross-cutting platforms driving inclusive and sustainable transformation of food, land, and water systems. This position will support both Accelerators by contributing to digital inclusion research under the DTA and to the sub-Area of Work 2.2 under the Gender Accelerator, which focuses on leveraging evidence and strategic engagement to inform policy and implementation. The role will also lead ILRI’s contributions to the Center of Excellence on Gender and Digital Inclusion under Area of Work 4 (Enabling Environment) of the DTA. This includes designing evidence frameworks, advancing key research agendas, and fostering capacity, partnerships, and influence to promote ethical and inclusive digital transformation across CGIAR and partner organizations. In addition, the position will support ILRI’s engagement in bilateral initiatives related to digital such as the World Bank funded AICCRA-FSRP Phase 4 project as well as other emerging opportunities under the Master Card Foundation (MCF).

Requirements
  • PhD in Rural Sociology, Gender Studies, Anthropology, Feminist Economics, Development Economics, Agricultural Economics, Geography, or related fields with 3–5 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral experience in gender research, digital inclusion, agricultural innovation systems, or related areas.
  • Strong grounding in gender theory and social equity frameworks, with demonstrated experience applying these in the Global South.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to research on digital inclusion, gender-responsive innovation, digital advisory systems, or responsible AI in agriculture or development contexts.
  • Strong experience in mixed-methods research design, including quantitative, qualitative, participatory, and interdisciplinary approaches.
  • Proven publication record in peer-reviewed journals and production of high-quality technical, policy, and donor-facing outputs.
  • Experience working with multi-stakeholder partnerships involving research institutions, governments, NGOs, private sector actors, and international development agencies.
  • Track record in managing research-for-development (R4D) projects, including planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience influencing policy, strategy, or practice through evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge brokering.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience working in Africa and Asia on agriculture, livestock, climate resilience, gender equality, or digital development programs.

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