Research Associate- INTERNAL RECRUITMENT
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Job Description
The Research Associate Markets and Seed Systems will contribute towards facilitating the scaling out of quality seed of improved varieties and linking to output market in the commodity corridor developing tools and methodologies for value chain analyses and development supporting scaling of multistakeholder platforms (MSP) conducting consumer preference studies and other related market research work necessary to develop the commodity chains.
Key duties & responsibilities
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of the bean market value chain data and document the impact of market interventions on the smallholder farmers.
- Strengthen the capacity of the national research partners private sector and nonprivate sector in value chain research market linkages and other facilitation skills
- Design and support the implementation of market value chain research in Africa including beans and associated value chains.
- Prepare investment plans for private and public sector investments in bean value chains including seed supply.
- Facilitate the establishment support monitor and strengthen the multistakeholder platforms (MSP) in different countries.
- Participate in the development and testing of sustainable market linkages and business models that enhance market access of smallholder farmers in collaboration with market value chain actors and other stakeholders
- Design and develop marketing and promotional strategies including working with health and nutritional centers to promote biofortified beans and materials for products promoted in different countries in collaboration with national partners.
- Participate in periodic project planning activities and reporting
Requirements
- A Master s degree in Agribusiness Agricultural Economics Economics and Management or related fields
- At least two (2) years of experience research and facilitating marketing activities with partners.
- Experience in market surveys of different actors along the value chain
- Experience in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis using statistical and Econometric models and other software (Stata SPSS Ms Access Excel etc)
- Ability to write proposal for Pan African Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) resource mobilization.
- Ability to prepare research and project reports and manuals and other dissemination materials such as blogs newsletters communication reports.
- Ability to facilitate and document learning processes with multiple stakeholders.
- A good understanding of the problem of market access in Africa.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision but also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.
- Excellent leadership training and facilitation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with advanced written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
- Strong ability to coordinate prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Commitment to The Alliance of the Bioversity International and CIAT s mission and core values.
Terms of employment
This position is a nationally recruited position based in Arusha Tanzania. 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 level with a minimum basic salary of TSZ 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. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Applications
Applications closing date: 28th March 2024
Please note that email applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full Time
