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

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is looking for a highly skilled Consultant to support the climate action teams in Data and Marketing area.

The Consultant will play a pivotal role in the following areas:

            Create interaction guide to build trust with agribusiness partners

            Formalize ‘softer’ elements of partner selection rubric, like openness, honesty and how willing the partner is to collaborate

Key duties & responsibilities

·       Competitor analysis for the EMBE data product – Report comparing the client’s products/services with competitors, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

·       Customer segmentation analysis – segmentation the target market based on demographic, psychographic, or behavioral characteristics to help clients better understand their customer base

·       Product feasibility study – Assessments of the viability and potential success of a particular business venture or marketing strategy.

·       Strategic recommendation deck based on market demand estimation.

Requirements

Requirements

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing

·       Experience in corporate marketing strategy and implementation in Kenya

·       At least 7 years of experience in marketing strategy, marketing analytics or market research in Africa.

·       Preference for experience in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and/or Uganda

Terms of employment

This is a Consultancy position at our Nairobi office – with a 5 months duration. The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is an equal opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity.

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 Climate Action Consultant 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: 20^th June 2024