The Alliance of Bioversity International delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.

About the position

PABRA, under the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, is looking for a temporary nutrition and food technologist assistant to support nutrition in schools and communities, product development and optimization, and demand creation for SMEs.

Responsibilities or duties

Key duties & responsibilities

• Capacity building on nutrition in schools through the development of training materials, training and backstopping them
• Monitoring & Evaluation of high iron bean progress in School feeding based on key indicators.
• Community capacity building on nutrition in Western Province
• Bean-based Product Development with SMEs by identifying and working with new and existing SMEs and partners, including product design and development
• Develop educational, Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC), and promotional materials and campaigns, including social media, to promote the nutritional benefits of beans, vegetables and bean-based processed food products.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities and outcomes.
• Prepare regular progress reports for the supervisor and stakeholders.

Qualifications or requirements 

Required qualifications and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food and consumer economics, food science, foodstuff technology or a related discipline.
• Creativity and critical thinking are key.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, microbiology, and processing technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and industry-specific software.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including social media.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Experience needed

Terms of employment

This is a temporary position based in Kigali, Rwanda. The initial contract will be for a period of six (6) months, subject to the availability of funds and performance.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. We believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to excellence. The Alliance is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality. 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 mission. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colours, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, marital statuses, and gender identities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Capacity building on nutrition in schools through the development of training materials, training and backstopping them
• Monitoring & Evaluation of high iron bean progress in School feeding based on key indicators.
• Community capacity building on nutrition in Western Province
• Bean-based Product Development with SMEs by identifying and working with new and existing SMEs and partners, including product design and development
• Develop educational, Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC), and promotional materials and campaigns, including social media, to promote the nutritional benefits of beans, vegetables and bean-based processed food products.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities and outcomes.
• Prepare regular progress reports for the supervisor and stakeholders.

• Creativity and critical thinking
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, microbiology, and processing technologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and industry-specific software
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including social media
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food and consumer economics, food science, foodstuff technology or a related discipline.