Vacancy title:
Senior Research Associate - Scaling

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 11 2025

Duty Station:
Tanzania | Arusha | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key duties & responsibilities

• Oversee data collection and analysis to provide well-researched and data driven recommendations to inform strategies to scale Artemis to different crops, geographies and use-cases.
• Support the development of the business model, market assessment and monitoring and learning systems using evidence-based approaches and set up experiments to test hypothesis.
• Advise the scaling lead and the Artemis management team with evidence-based research on short- and long-term strategic matters that concern the success of Artemis.
• Engage with researchers, field technicians, enterprises and other stakeholders to collect data through online and digital interviews and surveys diverse stakeholders.
• Support the development of scaling strategies, business models (including market assessments, competition analysis and value propositions) and monitoring and learning systems for all projects in the Artemis portfolio.
• Assess progress vs the scaling strategy and highlight key issues that need to be addressed.
• Monitoring progress and assess quality of services against established indicators, timelines and allocated resources.
• Support data collection and analysis to demonstrate Artemis' cost-effectiveness and impact via case studies.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and scientific manuscripts to document and disseminate project outcomes and learnings

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Innovation Studies, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience advising leadership teams with well-founded assessments and best-bet approaches
• 3-5 years’ experience in market and economic analysis, research, or business development.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in applying different research methodologies, data collection, and analysis tools to develop evidence-based recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to present findings in a compelling way in presentations and through well-written reports showing the ability to synthesize complex findings for diverse audiences
• Demonstrable experience in one or more of the following fields of expertise: 1) crop breeding processes and agricultural research methodologies 2) human centered design, scaling and systems thinking approaches 3) digital innovation, AI and data sciences
• Familiarity with Tanzania’s agricultural sector is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in market research and economic impact assessments.
• Excellent attention to detail and data management abilities
• Proficiency in research methodologies, data collection, and analysis tools.
• Well-versed in using generative AI tools for research
• Resourceful problem-solver with a keen interest in digital innovation and scaling processes.
• Ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong report-writing skills

Terms of employment

This position is a nationally recruited position based in Arusha, Tanzania. The initial contract will be for 1 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, with a minimum basic salary of TZS 3,929,704 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 RFP300449 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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