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