IITA Tanzania
Position Announcement: Research Associate
Reference Number: IITA-TZ-2025-R4D-003-NRS-DSM
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), in collaboration with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), is seeking a qualified Research Associate to join our team. This position focuses on supporting the field implementation of the PAFIE-BSFL project, which aims to enhance black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) production as an alternative protein source for small-scale farmers in Kenya and Tanzania.
Position Details:
Job Title: Research Associate
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Nationally Recruited Position
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with technical leads to design and implement field studies.
- Supervise BSFL technology trials conducted by BSF Breeding and Chanzi Ltd in Dar es Salaam and/or Arusha, ensuring accurate data collection for performance evaluation.
- Document waste feedstock streams used by Chanzi Ltd, tracking their types, quantities, and seasonal availability.
- Gather financial and economic data from BSF Breeding and Chanzi Ltd at different project stages (baseline, midline, endline) to assess the financial viability of BSF businesses.
- Collect financial and economic data from feed companies that incorporate BSFL as a protein ingredient in their products.
- Oversee data collection for on-farm experimental trials evaluating the impact of BSFL-based compound feeds and BSFL-derived frass on maize and legume forages.
- Assist in preparing research ethics applications, data-sharing agreements, and project progress reports.
- Contribute to data analysis, result interpretation, and the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
- Organize and facilitate project activities, including stakeholder engagement, farmer mobilization for BSFL interventions, and conducting feedback sessions and workshops.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in livestock sciences, agricultural economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience in livestock value chains, with a focus on climate-smart productivity innovations and waste management.
- Relevant professional certification.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Skills:
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability and initiative.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Contract and Benefits:
- Initial contract duration: Two years (renewable based on performance and funding availability).
- Competitive remuneration package offered by IITA.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their application, including:
- A cover letter.
- Copies of academic and professional certificates.
- A detailed curriculum vitae with contact information (phone number and email) and details of two referees.
Applications should be emailed to IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org with the subject line including the reference number IITA-TZ-2025-R4D-003-NRS-DSM. Applications without the reference number will not be considered.
Addressed to:
The Country Representative, IITA-Tanzania
Plot No. 25, Mwenge-Coca-Cola Road
Mikocheni Industrial Area
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Application Deadline: Sunday, 2nd March 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We look forward to receiving your application!
