Research Assistant Job Vacancy at International Potato Center (CIP)

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Organization: International
Potato Center (CIP) 
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job
Ref: 13-65 RA/NRS/SSA)
Reports
to: Project Leader
About CIP:
The International
Potato Center (CIP) and the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers
and Bananas (RTB) are seeking a Research Assistant with skills in
postharvest and value chain analysis to support implementation of a new
research project on “Expanding Utilization of RTB and Reducing Their
Postharvest Losses”. The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda.
The Center: CIP is a
not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization
with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is
of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP works with partners to
contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for
sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a
global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
About
Project:
The RTB Program: The CGIAR
Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) is a broad alliance of
research-for-development stakeholders and partners. Our shared purpose is to
exploit the underutilized potential of root, tuber, and banana crops for
improving nutrition and food security, increasing incomes and fostering greater
gender equity – especially amongst the world’s poorest and most vulnerable
populations.
Job
Summary:  The
Research Assistant will be an integral member of CIP’s regional team of social
and health scientists.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support
    the Project Leader in research management and coordination on postharvest
    and value chain aspects of RTB crops.
  • Contribute
    to developing a detailed research plan and schedule for the project in
    collaboration with research partners from CGIAR and national institutions
    in Uganda.
  • Engage
    with research partners and private sector stakeholders to support
    development and monitoring of work plans and ensure timely delivery of
    research outputs.
  • Contribute
    to design, implementation, analysis, and writing up of quantitative and
    qualitative research in collaboration with research partners.
  • Contribute
    to capacity strengthening of research partners in the area of gender
    research and participatory research methodologies.
  • Provide
    leadership in implementing at least one priority research activity, which
    can qualify for an Advanced Academic Degree.
  • Contribute
    to design and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation.
  • Participate
    in workshops, technical forums, and field visits with project partners and
    other stakeholders.
  • Contribute
    to project reporting as advised by the Project Leader.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should possess a Master’s Degree in social or agricultural
    sciences with specific expertise in postharvest and value chain analysis;
    alternatively, First Degree  with
    five or more years’ research experience and readiness to pursue Master’s
    Degree.
  • Comprehensive
    knowledge of current approaches and methodologies in agricultural value
    chain, postharvest, and gender research.
  • Firs-hand
    experience with postharvest and value chain research on RTB crops in
    Eastern and Central Africa; specific experience in Uganda is an advantage.
  • Familiarity
    with the CGIAR research agenda and partnership modalities.
  • Publication
    record on agricultural value chain, postharvest, and gender.
  • Excellent
    proficiency of English and at least one relevant Ugandan language.
  • Ability
    to travel frequently within Uganda and periodically on the region.
Job
Conditions: The
employment contract will be for a one-year term with the possibility of
renewal. This is a nationally recruited position. CIP provides additional
benefits, including employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance. CIP
prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows
space for personal and professional growth.
How
to Apply:
All applicants should apply
by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position,
a full C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees
knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work
experience to cip-nbo@cgiar.org.
The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line
of the email message. Screening of applications will begin on 10 December 2013
and will continue until the post is filled.

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