(RFP301462) MSC INTERN – MULTIFUNCTIONAL LANDSCAPE

THE ORGANIZATION

The Alliance of Bioversity International (www.bioversityinternational.org) and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) (www.ciat.cgiar.org) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crisis of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people in a climate crisis.

The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

About the position

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives.

The Alliance is developing a landscape assessment framework to support the assessment and monitoring of progress towards multifunctional landscape outcomes. We are seeking an MSc student intern with a background in agronomy, soil science, environmental science, ecology or a related field to support field implementation, data collection and management, and the documentation and communication of findings, working alongside farmers and national partners.

Main responsibilities

The intern will be expected to assist us as follows:

• Support in bioacoustics device installations, data collection and management
• Support workshops, fieldworks, surveys, farmer engagement and documentation of farmer observations
• Support field monitoring, agronomic data collection and data management during the 2026 short-rains season, including crop establishment, management operations, crop growth and development, yield and yield components, and relevant farmer-management information.
• Prepare technical documentation and communication products, including field/trial summaries, technical reports, blogs and presentations communicating both the emerging and final findings
• Support in conducting literature reviews, preliminary analyses, report writing and any other assistance as guided by the supervisor

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Currently enrolled in an MSc in Agronomy, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Sciences or a related field (those who recently completed within the last 12 months may be considered).
• A BSc in a relevant field (agriculture, soil science, environmental or biological sciences).

Skills and experience:

• Practical experience with field experiments or on-farm trials, including agronomic measurements and data collection.
• Experience with data entry, cleaning and management.
• Familiarity with survey design and use of digital data collection tools (e.g. ODK, KoboToolbox).
• Working knowledge of at least one data analysis tool (e.g. R, Python, STATA).
• Good scientific writing skills, with the ability to produce clear technical summaries and reports.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including working respectfully with farmers and local communities.
• Willingness to travel to and spend extended periods at field sites in, sometimes in rural conditions.
• Desirable:
• Experience with participatory research or farmer engagement approaches.
• Experience writing for non-specialist audiences (e.g. blogs, policy briefs).
• Experience with, or interest in, bioacoustics, biodiversity monitoring or ecological survey methods.
• Familiarity with GIS (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS) is an added advantage.

Benefits

Terms of employment

This is a nationally recruited position based in Nairobi, Kenya. The contract will be for up to Three (3) Months.

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, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, marital status, and gender identities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications

Applicants are invited to visit  https://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/ to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference (RFP301462) MSC INTERN – MULTIFUNCTIONAL LANDSCAPE as the position applied for. Application and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name and first name for ease of sorting.

Note: The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

Applications closing date: 23 October 2026

Please note that email applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

http://alliancebioversityciat.org