Main Responsibilities:

• Co-develop a research proposal on agroecology policy in East Africa with guidance from supervisors.
• Present and revise the proposal based on feedback from the Agroecology Policy Working Group (APWG).
• Conduct desk and field research using qualitative and mixed methods.
• Analyze policies from universities, national research institutions, and regional bodies.
• Prepare a research report and a publishable paper.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to broader project activities.
• Preparation of detailed activity budgets for approval of the supervisor; handling of advance payments; handling of facilitation of workshop participants; proper documentation; filing of returns
• Reporting according to agreed-upon timelines

Requirements

Technical Competencies

• At least BSc or equivalent in agricultural, environmental, or political sciences
• Is expected to be enrolled at a university for a higher degree in a related field as well to which the study can contribute
• No experience required, but prior engagement with policy analysis, agroecology, and (international) agricultural research is an advantage.
• Qualitative and mixed research methods: other research methods are an advantage
• Agroecology and related concepts
• Scientific writing
• Research ethics and methods
• Research project management, planning and reporting