(RFP500112) Senior Research Associate- Kawanda, Uganda

The Organization  
The   Alliance   of   Bioversity   International   delivers   research-based   solutions   that   harness  agricultural  biodiversity  and  sustainably  transform  food  systems to  improve  people's  lives.  Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and  environmental degradation. 
The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin America and the  Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR,  a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing  food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services. 
About the position 
The Senior Research Associate will participate in various research activities, including assessing, co-designing and implementing food systems/food environment interventions, and in documenting their outcomes and possible impacts. The position main scope is Uganda but will contribute to research activities in other countries in Africa where the FECB has active projects (i.e Kenya and Ethiopia)
Responsibilities

• Conduct field research activities, including overseeing research implementation and data collection, and monitoring progress.
  
• Coordinate with external partners for data collection and other project activities, ensuring that research team needs are met.
  
• Deliver synthetic periodic reports describing the process and the outputs and publications of the research, to support the execution of research projects.
  
• Lead or contribute to data analysis, and production of research outputs and project deliverables.
  
• Lead or contribute to development and presentation of research dissemination products such as blogs, presentations, manuals, guides, etc.
  
• Support in identifying and linking with key national and sub-national stakeholders and universities to facilitate the positioning of the FECB research strategy in Uganda.
  
  

  Requirements

  • Master's degree in nutrition, social sciences, agricultural economics, international development, or business development.
    
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, in a research organization or an NGO and experience conducting quantitative and qualitative action research.
    
  • Quantitative and qualitative research and participatory methods and expertise with consumer or value chain research
    
  • Knowledge and understanding of food systems concepts and food systems stakeholders and actors at both national and sub-national levels
    
  • Familiarity with behaviour change communication for increased demand of diverse nutritious foods.
    
  • Understanding of business development or business innovation for improved availability and affordability of diverse nutritious foods.
    Terms of employment 
    This position is a nationally recruited position based in Kawanda, Uganda. The initial contract will be for one year subject to a probation period of 3 months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.  
    This position is graded at BG07 level on 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 Bioversity-CIAT 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 
    Applicants are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get full details of the  position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number RFP 500112- Senior Research Associate 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: 14th February 2025
    
    Please note that email applications will not be considered. 
    
    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 
    
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    http://alliancebioversityciat.org