International Potato Center
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref.: 2022/02/NRS/RW/SSA
Research Associate – Food Technologist
The Market-driven, Resilient and Nutritious Agri-food Systems in the Humid zones of West and Central Africa (WCA) initiative aims to build a more resilient, climate-smart, nutritious, gender equitable and viable food production system through development and scaling of novel and inclusive production and post-harvest technologies, participatory decision-making and planning, and informed governance systems. In Rwanda, previous research undertaken by the International Potato Center (CIP) demonstrated the potential for developing economically viable processed products using orange-fleshed sweetpotato puree as a key ingredient and other products (fried, juice) using sweetpotato roots.
Rwanda citizens with a Master’s degree in Food Technology or Food Science with six years of relevant work experience in product development and ability in developing marketing strategies and skills in nutrition and statistics. Women are especially encouraged to apply. The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda.
For a detailed job description and to apply for the position, visit https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/.
Applications must be submitted by close of day on July 27th, 2022.
