Recruiting
a Research Assistant for IITA
a Research Assistant for IITA
International
Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit
research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board
of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International
Agricultural Research (CGIAR). IITA’s R4D is anchored on the development needs
of Sub-Saharan Africa and develops agricultural solutions with partners to
tackle hunger and poverty by reducing
Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit
research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board
of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International
Agricultural Research (CGIAR). IITA’s R4D is anchored on the development needs
of Sub-Saharan Africa and develops agricultural solutions with partners to
tackle hunger and poverty by reducing
producer and consumer risks, enhancing
crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture.
CIAT,
on behalf of IITA, is seeking for a Research Assistant to support timely
and efficient data collection and reporting in the following two projects in
Rwanda Office. The Consortium for Improving Agriculture-based Livelihoods in
Central Africa (CIALCA – www.cialca.org) that seeks to improve food,
income and nutrition security with the Rwandan government, public and private
sector and partners. The second is a project that seeks to work with extension
officers and lead farmers for better management of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt
(BXW), using (smart) phone and other information and communication technology
(ICT). The project will be gathering data on household characteristics,
communication needs, ICT-use efficiency, and incidence and severity of the BXW
disease in the intervention areas in Rwanda. For more information on this ICT4BXW
project, please click here. The position will report to the IITA Country
Representative.
on behalf of IITA, is seeking for a Research Assistant to support timely
and efficient data collection and reporting in the following two projects in
Rwanda Office. The Consortium for Improving Agriculture-based Livelihoods in
Central Africa (CIALCA – www.cialca.org) that seeks to improve food,
income and nutrition security with the Rwandan government, public and private
sector and partners. The second is a project that seeks to work with extension
officers and lead farmers for better management of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt
(BXW), using (smart) phone and other information and communication technology
(ICT). The project will be gathering data on household characteristics,
communication needs, ICT-use efficiency, and incidence and severity of the BXW
disease in the intervention areas in Rwanda. For more information on this ICT4BXW
project, please click here. The position will report to the IITA Country
Representative.
Main
duties and responsibilities include:
duties and responsibilities include:
1.
Research assistance to CIALCA and ICT4BXW projects
Research assistance to CIALCA and ICT4BXW projects
- Assist
CIALCA and BMZ scientists and staff in effective data collection using
ODK-surveys and tablets, interviews, workshops, participatory observation
and other methods. - Assist
CIALCA and BMZ scientists and staff in basic data cleaning and analysis. - Support
the implementation and quality control of multi-locational experiments
(agronomy, nutrition, economic, social). - Support
the development and testing of ICT-based tools for extension officers and
lead farmers’ decision making.
2.
Support training and capacity development
Support training and capacity development
- Lead
training and supervision of data collectors and enumerators; - Support
the training of agricultural extension officers and lead farmers in the
use of smart-phone based tools;Ongoing support and follow up with
agricultural extension officers and lead farmers engaged in the program
3.
Reporting and administration Assistance:
Reporting and administration Assistance:
- Timely
and effectively manage/support administrative and project technical
reporting products. - Liaise
with IITA Rwanda and CIAT staff on administrative issues related to the
projects.
The
candidate shall have the following competencies, skills and experience:
candidate shall have the following competencies, skills and experience:
- At
least a Bachelor degree in Agricultural or other relevant fields with
proven data collection and reporting skills. - At
least five (5) years of relevant work experience in a closely related
field gained in an International Organization in Agricultural sector - Experience
in digital data collection e.g. using tablet-based surveys; and developing
and testing mobile (smart) phone applications with extension officers and
farmers. - High
level of computer and ICT skills (MS Office Word and Excel) and ability to
learn new applications quickly. - Fluent
in both spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda. French is an added
advantage. - Valid
driving license will be an added advantage - Must
be able to work independently with minimal supervision, but also
participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties. - High
level analytical thinking capacity - Understanding
and experience, working in banana- and cassava-based farming systems. - Possess
excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good judgment and a high
level of respect for confidentiality. - Must
be proactive and takes initiative, and has an eye for detail and
perfection. - Willingness
to learn and develop as part of the IITA team in Rwanda. - Ability
to work in a multi‐cultural
environment. - Commitment
to IITA’s mission and core values.
Terms
of employment:
of employment:
The
position is nationally recruited, will be based at IITA Offices in Kigali,
Rwanda. The contract will be for one (1) year period, subject to a probation
period of three (3) months, renewable depending on performance and availability
of resources.
position is nationally recruited, will be based at IITA Offices in Kigali,
Rwanda. The contract will be for one (1) year period, subject to a probation
period of three (3) months, renewable depending on performance and availability
of resources.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Applicants
are invited to visit http://ciat.cgiar.org/ciat-jobs
to get full details of the position and to submit their applications, clearly
indicating position applied for as Research Assistant. An application
Letter and Curriculum Vitae should be attached and saved as one document using
candidate’s last name-first name for ease of sorting.
are invited to visit http://ciat.cgiar.org/ciat-jobs
to get full details of the position and to submit their applications, clearly
indicating position applied for as Research Assistant. An application
Letter and Curriculum Vitae should be attached and saved as one document using
candidate’s last name-first name for ease of sorting.
Applications
closing date: 2nd March 2018
closing date: 2nd March 2018
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
short listed candidates will be contacted.
