Head of ICT, Data Systems and Digital Transformation
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Full-time
- Corporate Services
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit the Head of ICT, Data Systems and Digital Transformation. The incumbent will be responsible to ensure that ILRI’s digital infrastructure, data capabilities, and innovation systems are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and aligned with its scientific and institutional goals.
The role will provide strategic oversight across three interdependent areas:
- Digital strategy and transformation, with an emphasis on emerging technologies including AI and analytics;
- Data and research systems that support FAIR principles, interoperability, and actionable insights; and
- Core ICT operations, including infrastructure, service delivery, and business applications.
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve people’s lives in low- and middle-income countries through livestock science that contributes to equitable and resilient livestock systems to deliver food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits. It is one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org
Key Responsibilities
Digital Transformation
- Strategic Vision & Leadership: Develop and lead ILRI’s digital transformation and data strategy leveraging AI, analytics, and emerging technologies (including Gen AI), ensuring alignment with the 2030 Corporate Strategy and long-term institutional goals.
- Operational Management & Innovation: Oversee departmental planning, budgeting, and performance management to ensure cost-effective delivery of high-impact data and digital solutions while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Governance & Policy Development: Establish and implement policies, standards, and governance frameworks (including business continuity plans) to ensure secure, efficient, and strategic use of digital technologies across ILRI.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify digital needs and co-create solutions; build partnerships with CGIAR Centers, academia, industry, and vendors to access shared services, technologies, and innovation pipelines.
