Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
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(RFP301434) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CALL: RESEARCH ASSISTANT II
(RFP301434) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CALL: RESEARCH ASSISTANT II
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The Role
Leads agronomy field data collection, research trials, field team coordination, SOP and Bruno development documentation, image data quality feedback, reporting, and onboarding of breeding teams to digital AI tools. Collaborates with MLOps, product development, and user research teams to test applications and improve data collection workflows.
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THE ORGANIZATION
The Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crisis of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.
The Alliance works with local, national, and multinational partners across Sub Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Asia, and with 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 digital inclusion team is looking for a Field research assistant to support in leading all field data collection activities, organize and manage field activities/teams, documenting, assigning activities and generating reports on SOP and Bruno development processes. They will also support onboarding processes for new users/new breeding teams.
Key duties & responsibilities
• Lead all field data collection activities including designing and executing field trials, schedule data collection activities, develop and document all SOP and Bruno development related activities.
• Update and maintain knowledge base on SOP and Bruno development for onboarding of new users of digital AI tools
• Provide feedback to MLOPs team on SOP development and execution and image data quality.
• Collaborate with the product development and user research teams to test app model development and provide feedback on data collection flows.
• Support onboarding of new breeding teams within the CGIAR and NARS institutions on SOP development & execution as well as SOP and Bruno use
Requirements
Required qualifications and experience.
- A BSc in agronomy, plant breeding, or related agricultural fields
- Professional working proficiency in English
- Demonstrated experience in managing agronomy research trials, writing reports and leading field teams
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders in the agricultural and research fields.
- Great organizational skills, including time management, and the ability to multitask.
- Basic knowledge and experience using data collection tools such as ODK and image data quality analysis
- Good understanding skill with Microsoft Office and related software (e.g. Excel, Google Sheets, Word, Google Docs, etc)
Benefits
Terms of employment
This is a nationally recruited position based in Arusha, Tanzania. The initial contract will be for one year, subject to a probation period of three months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
This position is graded at BG05 level, with a minimum basic salary of TSH 2,700,000 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 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 RFP301434- Research Assistant II 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: 15th October 2026
Please note that email applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about us at:
http://alliancebioversityciat.org
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy, plant breeding, or a related agricultural field
- Professional working proficiency in English
- Experience managing agronomy research trials
- Experience writing reports
- Experience leading field teams
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Organizational skills, time management, and ability to multitask
- Basic knowledge and experience using ODK and data collection tools
- Experience with image data quality analysis
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Sheets, Word, and Google Docs
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The Company
What We Do
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is a global research-for-development organization within CGIAR. It develops and delivers science-based solutions that use agricultural biodiversity to transform food systems sustainably. Its work connects agriculture, environment, nutrition, climate action, and food security, collaborating with partners across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa to improve livelihoods, protect ecosystems, and nourish people.
