Senior Research Associate (RFP301191)
Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
About this Role
The Alliance Bioversity and CIAT seeks a Senior Research Associate to coordinate project activities supporting crop value chain development in Tanzania under the PABRA initiative focused on bean, sorghum, and groundnut crops for smallholder farmers. Candidates must hold an MSc in agricultural science with experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, digital agricultural tools, and technology transfer within smallholder farming systems. The role accelerates adoption of improved crop varieties and gender-sensitive agricultural innovations that directly improve food security and income for rural Tanzanian households. Key responsibilities include fieldwork in rural communities, managing surveys and data analysis, developing digital tools, and strengthening partnerships with National Agriculture Research Systems. Applications must reference RFP301191 and be submitted through the Alliance careers portal. Deadline 16 April 2026.