Senior Research Associate, Honduras

About the position

The Food Environment and Consumer Behavior (FECB) lever is seeking an Associate Researcher with substantial knowledge of value chains to assist in the implementation of a pilot related to the improvement of the coffee value chain in Honduras, among other possible projects that could arise. This person will assist with the technical activities of the project including relationships with partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders in general. He will also contribute to the writing of technical reports and journal articles product of the research.


The person hired for this position will be based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.


Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain fluent working relations with stakeholders, partners, and collaborators.
  
• Assist with the management of the project in a technical way in close coordination with supervisors.
  
• Contribute to the timely delivery of project results and reporting, adhering to established timelines.
  
• Carry out and contribute to the implementation of activities following the project's scope of work.
  
• Travel frequently within the country to engage partners and key stakeholders, perform field activities and training, and attend project meetings.
  
• Collaborate with the project manager to monitor local supply expenses and ensure alignment with work plans and budgets.
  
• Prepare internal reports for monitoring purposes on the status of the project and periodical reports to be.
  
• Submitted to the donor with findings, achievements, and advances on the project's activities.
  
• Maintain regular contact and coordinate activities with different actors, beneficiary companies or communities, and groups of producers.
  
• Contribute effectively and proactively to address problems and propose appropriate solutions to unforeseen situations that could arise during the project.
  
  

  Requirements
  
  Skills and competencies

  • Organization and planning.
    
  • Teamwork and collaboration.
    
  • Attention to detail.
    
  • Flexibility and adaptation to change.
    
  • Adherence to procedures, policies, and directives.
    
  • Effective communication (oral and written).
    Qualifications and requirements
    
    
    • Bachelor's degree in agricultural-related fields. Master's Degree desirable.
      
    • Demonstrated practical experience in export value chains, experience in the coffee value chain is a plus.
      
    • Demonstrated experience doing quantitative analysis of large datasets.
      
    • Demonstrated experience writing academic papers as well as evidence of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
      
    • Experience working with growers, producer associations, communities, and other key groups as well as the private sector in rural and urban areas, preferably in Honduras.
      
    • Proficiency in managing and coordinating activities with institutions from different administrative levels.
      
    • Skilled in handling and use of virtual tools and applications.
      
    • Excellent management of Microsoft Office package.
      
    • Predominant language at duty station. Intermediate level of English.
      
      

      Benefits Terms of employment
      This is a nationally recruited position placed at a BG07. This is an international search and will be managed through a fixed-term contract for a one (1) year period, subject to a probation period according to the local legislation and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
      
      The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer, and strive for gender, diversity, and inclusion in our staff, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic.
      
      Applications
      
      Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the qualifications, competencies, and skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications and work experience. All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Office, at rrhhalianza21@gmail.com and should clearly indicate \"Application: Senior Research Associate.\"
      Fecha de cierre de la convocatoria: 21 de enero 2024
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