(RFP301429) MSC INTERN MULTIFUNCTIONAL LANDSCAPES SP FRAMEWORK

MSC INTERN MULTIFUNCTIONAL LANDSCAPE SP FRAMEWORK

THE ORGANIZATION

The Alliance of Bioversity International () and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) () delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve peoples lives. Alliance solutions address the global crisis of malnutrition climate change biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.

With novel partnerships the Alliance generates evidence and mainstream innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet drive prosperity and nourish people in a climate crisis.

ABOUT THE POSITION

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review and organize the existing HOLPA socio-economic datasets and relevant analytical variables.
   
2. Use and further develop existing R scripts for analysis of household- and farm-level socio-economic data.
   
3. Assess the degree of agroecology across farms and examine differences in socio-economic and farm performance across different levels of agroecology.
   
4. Analyze relationships correlations synergies and trade-offs between the degree of agroecology and different dimensions of farm and household performance.
   
5. Generate publication-quality plots and tables and support the interpretation and synthesis of key findings.
   
6. Contribute to a scientific manuscript through data analysis preparation of figures and tables and interpretation of results.
   
   

Education and Requirements

Currently pursuing an MSc in Agricultural Economics Data Science Applied Statistics Economics or a related field.

Skills:

• Knowledge of quantitative and statistical data analysis.
  
• Familiarity with R or other statistical software.
  
• Interest in agricultural and socio-economic data analysis.
  
• Good analytical writing and communication skills.
  
• Willingness to learn and work within a multidisciplinary research team.
  

Terms of employment

This is a nationally recruited position based in Nairobi Kenya. The contract will be for up to Three (3) Months.

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 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 to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference (RFP301429) INTERN MULTIFUNCTIONAL LANDSCAPE SP FRAMEWORK as the position applied for. Application and CV should be saved as one document using the candidates last name and first name for ease of sorting.

Note: The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview meeting processing or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants bank accounts.

Applications closing date: 6^th October 2026

Please note that email applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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