REF RFP300335 RFP300336 Research Associate- Nairobi Kenya
REF RFP300335 RFP300336 Research Associate- Nairobi Kenya
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Job Description
THE ORGANIZATION
The Alliance of Bioversity International () and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) () delivers researchbased solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crisis of malnutrition climate change biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is part of CGIAR a global research partnership for a foodsecure future.
The Alliance is seeking to recruit Two (2) qualified and competent Research Associates who will be fieldbased in (Kisumu) or based in Nairobi with frequent travel to the field (Kisumu Kiambu Makueni). The Research Associates will be responsible for planning coordinating accompanying and the rollout of different stakeholder engagements sustainable farming and related research activities.
Requirements
- At least BSc Degree in Agriculture Social Science Community Development & Gender Studies or its equivalent.
- Further related studies are an advantage.
- Additional professional training in community development engagement approaches and sustainable agriculture are added advantages.
- Minimum 7 Years of experience in related field.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Assetbased communitydriven development (ABCD) methods and tools.
- Inclusive community organizing.
- Participatory and genderresponsive value chain analysis and smallholder business tools.
- Agriculture extension.
- Agroecology and natural farming techniques.
- Gendertransformative approaches.
- Filedbased research ethics and methods.
Benefits
This position is a nationally recruited position based in Nairobi Kenya. The initial contract will be for One (1) year subject to a probation period of three (3) months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
This position is graded at BG06 with a minimum basic salary of 168837.00 Kenya Shillings level in a scale of BG01 to BG14 (BG14 being the highest level according to the Alliance job classification framework policy). We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including but not limited to insurance retirement plan staff training and development paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
The Alliance BioversityCIAT is committed to fair safe and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation contributes to our excellence and is critical for our mission. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures races colors religions sexes national or regional origins ages disability statuses sexual orientations marital status and gender identities.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are invited to visit to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number REF: (RFP300335) & (RFP300336) Research Associate Nairobi Kenya as the position applied for.
Applications Closing on Date: 15th March 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Employment Type
Full Time
