Research assistant, nutritionist

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a dynamic Research Assistant, Nutritionist to support nutrition interventions and sweetpotato value chain development in Madagascar. The position involves training, conducting experiments, and contributing to advocacy materials while ensuring food quality and safety. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact food security globally in a reputable organization dedicated to improving nutrition and sustainability.

Prestations

Excellent working environment

Compensation package commensurate with experience

Fixed term contract with possibility of renewal

Equal and diverse workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, including emergency interventions.
• Experience in food technology, quality management, and product formulation.
• Proficiency in French and Malagasy; working knowledge of English.

Responsabilités

• Strengthen nutrition intervention delivery across sectors.
• Develop training materials on OFSP processing.
• Conduct and document experiments for internal studies.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Formation

Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Food Science, Biology

Master’s degree (preferred)

Outils

MS Office (Statistical analysis)

Description du poste

The InternationalPotato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit one (1) dynamic and experienced ResearchAssistant, Nutritionist to provide support in the implementation of the “Integrationof Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) Value Chain Development” into MIONJOproject in Madagascar.

The Position: The selectedcandidate will be based in Toliara, he/she will report to the Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

· Strengthen nutritionintervention delivery and mainstream sweetpotato nutritional value acrosssectors (health, agriculture, education, etc.).

· Develop trainingmaterials on OFSP processing, focusing on micronutrient retention.

· Support small andmedium processing enterprises in implementing good hygiene practices.

· Train enterprises onOFSP processing equipment use.

· Assist with designingand setting up processing equipment and quality control systems.

· Conduct and documentexperiments for internal discussions and studies.

· Lead nutritionawareness campaigns with national/regional offices and NGOs.

· Provide technicalsupport for food availability, acceptability, and consumption studies.

· Contribute toadvocacy materials, food guides, and media strategies on health benefits.

· Supportadministrative operations for effective supply chain management.

· Conduct first-levelanalysis of nutrition-related data.

· Develop newstrategies and protocols for project activities

· Performother duties as assigned, considering risk management in tasks.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s in degree Nutrition,Food Science, Biology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

· Minimum 3 years of relevantexperience, including in emergency interventions and challenging conditions.

· Advanced MS Office skills:statistical analysis and database management preferred.

· Proficiency in Frenchand Malagasy; working knowledge of English.

· Experience in foodtechnology, quality management, and product formulation.

· Strong analytical,interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills.

· Knowledge of legalregulations on nutrition and food safety.

· Proven ability tobuild relationships with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple tasks undertight deadlines.

Why should you considerthis opportunity?

· CIP is a global and reputable internationalorganization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.

· CIP is dedicated to achieving food security,improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in rootand tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.

· CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a globalresearch partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty,enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

What are we offering?

· Excellentworking environment.

· Compensation package commensurate with experience.

· Fixed term contract with possibility of renewal subject onperformance and availability of funds.

· Work in an equal and diverse workplace.