Head, Integrated Data and Analytics Platform

ABOUT THE COMPANY Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. JOB SUMMARY Requirements/QualificationsPhD in Agricultural Economics, Data Science, Modelling, Geo-information or a related field.Minimum 12 years of relevant professional postdoctoral experience, including senior leadership roles.Demonstrated expertise in agricultural socioeconomics, including econometrics, qualitative and quantitative research methods, ranging from micro to macro-level.Demonstrated expertise in data and geo-information sciences, including remote sensing, Earth observation, and geo-statistics applied to agricultural (agro-natural), environmental, and health systems.Demonstrated experience in analytics, modelling, MEL, impact assessment, and digital decision-support systems.Experience in research-for-development settings, preferably in Africa.Strong analytical, quantitative, and modeling skills.Strong communication, negotiation, and partnership engagement skills.Proven track record in resource mobilization and managing donor relationships.Core Competencies and AttributesHigh integrity, strategic thinker, proactive doer, and strong problem-solving skills.Commitment to gender equity, youth inclusion, safeguarding, and ethical evidence collection.Ability to lead diverse teams and oversee complex programs. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic leadership to the Integrated Data and Analytics PlatformProvide strategic guidance of the Platform, aligned with icipe’s Vision and Strategy 2026-2030 framework.Lead the development and regular review of the Platform’s annual workplans and operational frameworks.Manage staffing, budget and performance throughout the Platform by promoting a culture of teamwork, innovation, accountability, gender equity and safeguarding.Foster strong collaboration with icipe’s other Platforms, Themes and Directorates.Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders to leverage icipe’s integrated data and analytics services and research.Position icipe as a continental leader in foresight, analytics and evidence generation for insectbased innovations.Scientific leadership in socio-economic researchLead the design and implementation of a strong socio-economic research agenda (qualitative and quantitative; ex-ante and ex-post; micro and macro).Develop conceptual frameworks and practical methodologies for MEL and impact/livelihood/gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) analyses for icipe’s flagship projects.Integrate socio-economic analyses into multidisciplinary research programs related to agri-food systems, global health, environment and biodiversity, and climate change mitigation and adaptation, including bioeconomic modelling of insect-based innovations.Produce peer-reviewed publications and other high-quality outputs (reports, policy briefs, impact studies).Scientific leadership in data science, modelling and geo-informationLead the development and implementation of adva