Established in 2019, the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) was created to address these four crises, maximizing impact for change at key points in the food system.
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Co-develop a research proposal on agroecology policy in East Africa with guidance from supervisors.
Present and revise the proposal based on feedback from the Agroecology Policy Working Group (APWG).
Conduct desk and field research using qualitative and mixed methods.
Analyze policies from universities, national research institutions, and regional bodies.
Prepare a research report and a publishable paper.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to broader project activities.
Preparation of detailed activity budgets for approval of the supervisor; handling of advance payments; handling of facilitation of workshop participants; proper documentation; filing of returns
Reporting according to agreed-upon timelines
Requirements
Technical Competencies
At least BSc or equivalent in agricultural, environmental, or political sciences
Is expected to be enrolled at a university for a higher degree in a related field as well to which the study can contribute
No experience required, but prior engagement with policy analysis, agroecology, and (international) agricultural research is an advantage.
Qualitative and mixed research methods: other research methods are an advantage
Agroecology and related concepts
Scientific writing
Research ethics and methods
Research project management, planning and reporting
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