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Nairobi - Kenya

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT on behalf of IITA Recruiting:
CONSULTANT DATA ANALYST (NRS)

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. The Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition climate change biodiversity loss and environmental degradation https://alliancebioversityciat/


With novel partnerships the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet drive prosperity and nourish people.


The Alliance a member of the CGIAR Consortium a global research partnership for a foodsecure future.


The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a notforprofit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa s most pressing challenges of hunger malnutrition poverty and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across subSaharan Africa we improve livelihoods enhance food and nutrition security increase employment and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Please visit for more information on IITA.


About the position

Through the ZAMCOM project IITA is collaborating with ZAMCOM to (i)Develop a regional catalogue for climatesmart TAAT vetted technologies for the Zambezi basin. (ii) Generate data and modeldriven agronomic (Fertilizer sowing time and variety) recommendations. This work will also be part of the CGIAR Sustainable Farming Science Program (SFP) which responds to renewed public and private sector demand for scalable agronomic innovations as an engine for agricultural development through the delivery of agronomic gain in the Global South. SFP will combine big data analytics AI and modellingrelated technologies geospatial tools and farming system research to improve spatially explicit agronomic recommendations in response to demand from scaling partners. SFP is conceptualized around 8 Areas of Work one of which (AoW2: Precision Nutrient Management) generates soil nutrient recommendations.


The successful individual will be responsible for supporting interdisciplinary teams to help the ZAMCOM project and SFP to develop and use common approaches for data standardization analytics and modeling validation of analytics outputs and to interface these outputs with external consumers (e.g. agricultural advisory developers). Thus key activities where support from this position is expected include: (i) Development and or refinement of digital data collection techniques; (ii) Standardization of legacy agronomy related data sets; (iii) Supporting efforts to develop common approaches for analytics and modelling; and (iv) Development of hyperlocalised agronomic (Fertilizer sowing date and varieties) solutions through use of standardized data and modelling tools (process based and machine learning). The successful candidate will work closely with the community of scientists within the CGIAR IITA and other partners to fulfill these activities.


Main duties and responsibilities include:


Requirements

Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor s degree or higher in Data Science Computer Science Information Technology with experience in agriculture (preferred) or agriculture degree with strong data science experience.
  • At least three 3 years of relevant work experience with key strengths in data management analytics and modelling.
  • Experience using processbased crop (DSSAT APSIM) or empirical (Machine learning) modelling tools is necessary.
  • Advanced experience in programming (R and/or Python preferred).
  • Experience in using collaborative tools and platforms for software development (e.g. Git and GitHub) and methods to maintain code integrity documentation and standards is an added advantage.
  • Good communication skills and command of English.
  • Excellent team player selfmotivated and independent problem solver.
  • Interest in agricultural research.

Benefits

Terms of employment

This position is a nationally recruited position based in Nairobii Kenya. The initial contract will be for One 1 year.

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 https://alliancebioversityciat/careers to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number REF: CONSULTANT DATA ANALYST (NRS) as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate s last name first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Applications closing date: 24th April 2025


Please note that email applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



Employment Type

Full Time

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