Agricultural Systems Scientist at International Potato Center (CIP)
- Company: International Potato Center (CIP)
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Agricultural Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
The position: The selected candidate will work closely with Add-on, KPI, MELIA and Use Case teams and he/she will be based in a country in East Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Facilitate regular interactions between Add-on, KPI, MELIA and Use Case teams for the integration of Add-on activities, KPI assessment and MELIA activities within Use Cases.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of an Add-on toolbox that is digitally accessible to Use Case teams, EiA partners and beyond.
• Organize capacity building activities for Use Case teams, focused on data collection, data analysis and learning for MVP design and scaling, to enable the implementation of Add-on activities.
• Conduct data analysis to extract learnings on farming systems dynamics and characteristics of farmer communities to inform Use Case strategies.
• Facilitate collaboration between Add-on/KPI teams and EiA data analysis support functions.
Who are we looking for?
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience within a multi-disciplinary research context.
• Advanced skills and demonstrated experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.
• Experience with the collection and management of large-scale survey data.
• Experience with Monitoring & Evaluation, Learning and Impact assessment.
Skills:
• Strong organizational/management skills in large-scale research or development projects.
• Demonstrated good technical report writing skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.
Education level
• PhD in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Sociology or related field.
What are we offering?
• Exciting career growth opportunity in an international organization.
• Internationally competitive salary, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive international insurance coverage.
• Attractive retirement plan.
• Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
Method of Application
Please Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references (preferable recent supervisors). Screening of applications will begin on March 15, 2023 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.This position will NOT work or have contact with children and/or vulnerable adults
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
