Temporary Assistant - Nutrition and Food Technology

TEMPORARY ASSISTANT-NUTRITION AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY

The Organization 

The Alliance of Bioversity International delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to enhance 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 assist nutrition in schools and communities, product development and optimization, and demand creation for SMEs. 

Key duties & responsibilities

• Capacity building on nutrition in schools through the development of trainingbmaterials, 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
• create 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. 
• keep accurate records of project activities and outcomes. 
• produce regular progress reports for the supervisor and stakeholders. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Applications closing date: 3rd July 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