Research Officer III

Job Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Research Officer III

World Vegetable Center

Ref. No.: RO/WV/13/25               

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) seeks to recruit a research office (III) who will provide research support the Veggies 4 Planet & People Project in Ethiopia.

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and five regional offices around the globe. WorldVeg conducts research and development programs that contribute to realize the potential of vegetables for healthier lives and more resilient livelihoods. For more information, please visit our website: worldveg.org.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead a participatory appraisal of existing vegetable business networks in different parts of the country
• Conduct baseline, mid-term, and end line evaluation studies of the project, using both quantitative and qualitative methods
• Facilitation of participatory monitoring and evaluation processes of vegetable business networks using regenerative agricultural technologies, post-harvest practices, and circular agri-business practices
• Monitoring and evaluation of vegetable seed supply systems in liaison with private seed companies
• Carry out profitability studies of vegetable production and vegetable businesses
• In liaison with stakeholders, colleagues and partners, promote innovation and processes that improve efficiencies in the vegetable value chains
• Promote youth and gender empowerment in vegetable business networks through implementing partners
• Document evidence and lessons learned into high quality documents or media for dissemination
• Liaise with Media Officer in Arusha and media partners to influence behavioral change of producers towards adoption of generative technologies and circular agri-business practices
• Interact with policy makers and produces research briefs to influence policy towards a more enabling environment for vegetable business networks and sustainable agricultural practices
• Prepare technical progress and other evaluation reports of scientific standards
• Facilitate partner meetings and learning events
• Perform any other related duties as may be required

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Masters degree in agri-business, socio-economics or related discipline

Experience:

• Minimum of seven years of relevant work experience, preferably with an international non-governmental and humanitarian organization.

Skills:

• Proven experience in participatory appraisals, qualitative and quantitative evaluation studies, baseline studies, and impact assessments
• Proven ability to extract evidence and lessons learned from evaluation exercises and turn these into high-quality documents for dissemination
• Proven experience in profitability studies
• Affinity with youth and women empowerment approaches, and planetary health
• Experience in policy dialogues, advocacy, and media use
• Experience with the commercial seed sector or research on seed systems

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Position level:   HG 15

Minimum Base salary:     Birr 71,122 per month

Terms of appointment: This is a National Staff (NS) position, initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funds. WorldVeg offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its National Staff. WorldVeg is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.

 

How to Apply

Applications:

 Applicants should provide a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae including names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees and a letter providing a point-by-point response to job requirements. The position and reference number: RO/WV/13/25 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter.

All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 20 June 2025.

WorldVeg/ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training).

To find more about WorldVeg, visit our website at worldveg.org.