RFP300601 - Research Associate - Agronomy Bukavu, DRC

Overview

Support implementation of B4WE project activities in DRC.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agriculture or related sustainable agriculture fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working for donor-funded agricultural development projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with donor requirements and standards, particularly those related to GAC.
• Experience working with various stakeholders, including farmers, scientists, and government agencies.
• Understanding of sustainable farming practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Description

THE ORGANIZATION

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT 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 Project

Financed by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and implemented by the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) within the Alliance of Bioversity & CIAT, the B4WE Project aims to improve the socio-economic status of women by enhancing their access to productive resources such as quality seeds and agricultural training. Focusing on bean cultivation, a vital resource for the local economy, B4WE aims to increase women's incomes and empower them to actively participate in community and family decisions. The project is structured around several pillars: distribution of improved seeds, training in modern agricultural techniques, and integrating women into marketing channels. These efforts are complemented by an awareness component aimed at eliminating cultural barriers that limit women's participation in agriculture. B4WE strives to create a conducive environment where women can become key actors in rural development.

About the position

The Research Associate- Agronomy will be responsible for supporting the implementation of B4WE project activities under CIAT/PABRA, in collaboration with implementing partners, and in accordance with the plans and guidance provided by the supervisor or project leadership. This role reports directly to the Team Leader of the B4WE project.

Key duties & responsibilities

• Support in execution of B4WE project activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in close collaboration with project partners, as outlined in the approved work plans. This includes demonstration plots, seed production, nutrition campaigns, gender initiatives, and agribusiness components.
• Support with organizing, compiling, and submitting all relevant project documentation, including field reports, monthly activity reports, field data, photographs, and other records related to B4WE activities in the target provinces.
• Support the monitoring of B4WE interventions, collect and manage field data for both Alliance-led and partner-led activities, and contribute to the development of written outputs such as reports, success stories, blogs, and other relevant products.
• Participate actively in project-related workshops, meetings, and other events, and provide detailed reports to the supervisor following each activity.
• Represent the B4WE project professionally and maintain its visibility and reputation among partners and stakeholders within the agricultural research and development sector in the assigned project targeted territories, across the provinces.
• Timely preparation and submission of field activity reports, field data, and comprehensive monthly reports.
• Development and submission of at least two (2) high-quality, publishable success stories, blogs, or other knowledge and dissemination materials per month—one focused on seed systems and one on nutrition.
• Support in maintaining strong partnerships and positive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and project partners are maintained and strengthened.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agriculture or related sustainable agriculture fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working for donor-funded agricultural development projects with a good understanding of experimental designs, field layout and data collection.
• Experience in working with various stakeholders, including farmers, scientists, and government agencies is beneficial.
• Experience in working with various stakeholders, including farmers, scientists, and government agencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with donor requirements and standards, particularly those related to GAC.
• Experience working with CGIAR or other international organisations and familiarity with working in Sub-Saharan Africa is desirable.
• Understanding of sustainable farming practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  Terms of employment

This position is a nationally recruited position based in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. 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 BG06, level 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 RFP300601- 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: 24th June 2025

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

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