The Organization

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 nutrition and food technology intern to support development and optimization, as well as promotion, demand creation and evaluation of common beans and bean-based processed food products to enhance value-addition, commercialization, nutrition, and food security.

Key duties & responsibilities

• Work with processors and scientists to assist in formulating and developing bean-based food product prototypes.
• Conduct trials and testing for product stability, taste, and nutritional content and sensory evaluations for prototypes and existing bean-based products for enhanced nutritional value and consumer acceptance.
• Develop nutritional information panels and labels for new and existing products and collaborate with the research teams to assess the health benefits of bean consumption.
• Implement climate smart quality control measures during the processing of bean-based products and ensure compliance with national and international food safety standards.
• Document and report on quality assurance processes and outcomes.
• Develop educational and promotional materials and campaigns, including social media, to promote the nutritional benefits of beans and bean-based processed food products.
• Assist in conducting market research to identify consumer preferences and market trends.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities and outcomes.
• Prepare regular progress reports for the supervisor and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’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.

This is an internship position based in Kigali, Rwanda. The initial contract will be for a period of six (6) months subject to 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, 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://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number RFP 103855 -Intern NUTRITION AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Applications closing date: 2^nd Aug 2024

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