African Agricultural Technology Foundation Director Product Development and Commercialization Jobs in Kenya
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy and Development
Scout and identify new agricultural technologies and draft concept notes.
Provide technical leadership in Ag Biotech product development, regulatory compliance, biosafety, and stewardship.
Ensure efficient monitoring and implementation of AATF interventions and projects.
Provide technical backstopping to staff and partners.
Commercialization & Scaling
Lead design and execution of AATF commercialization strategy.
Provide strategic oversight for transitioning technologies from R&D to market deployment.
Drive scaling of commercially sustainable models across African countries.
Develop and manage strategic partnerships with seed companies, private sector, governments, and development partners.
Partnership & Stakeholder Management
Develop and maintain liaison with partners and stakeholders.
Strengthen coordination across multidisciplinary teams and partnerships.
Promote a high‑performance culture focused on results and accountability.
Portfolio & Performance Management
Advise Executive Director on new opportunities and represent him/her in technical forums.
Support project design, development, and implementation.
Provide technical backstopping to the Board of Trustees through reports and guidance.
Leadership & Organizational Contribution
Provide overall leadership and technical supervision in implementing and reviewing AATF’s project portfolio.
Represent AATF in high‑level engagements with governments, donors, and partners.
Resource Mobilization
Lead resource mobilization strategies to support development, scale‑up, and commercialization of agricultural technologies.
Cultivate and steward high‑value funding partners.
Integrate commercialization and sustainability pathways into funding models.
Key
Result Areas (24 Months)
Effective management of human resources and workforce strengthening.
Advancement of product development through new technologies.
Increased funding and successful mobilization of additional resources.
Qualifications
PhD in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
Strong understanding of markets, value chains, adoption drivers, and economic viability.
Direct focus on moving research to market, scaling technologies, and managing product portfolios.
Expertise in commercialization strategy, partnerships, and business model development.
Experience and Skills
Essential
Minimum 10 years senior leadership in agricultural technology development and commercialization.
Proven executive leadership with track record in building high‑performing teams.
Ability to set and execute organizational and programmatic strategy.
Deep expertise in program governance, risk management, and accountability.
Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership‑building capability.
Recognized authority in agricultural technology with product development/deployment experience.
Exceptional executive communication and representation skills.
Comprehensive understanding of agricultural technologies, regulatory, and biosafety considerations.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Desirable
Results/detail‑orientation with urgency in multicultural environments.
Publications in technical journals or presentations at agricultural events.
Fluency in French; working knowledge of Portuguese an advantage.
Ability to suggest alternative technical solutions to meet client requirements.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your cover letter, detailed CV, and the names and contact information of three references to: aatfdpdc@adelkoconsult.com
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