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Senior Associate – Food Systems, Agriculture and Climate Resilience Management
BusaraSenior Associate in behavioral science at Busara, leading food systems and climate resilience projects. Engage with governments, NGOs, and private clients to drive impactful research and advisory outcomes.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in qualitative research methods, including In-Depth Interviews and Focus Group Discussions, while effectively managing client relationships and complex projects in food systems and agriculture. Strong analytical skills enable the transformation of qualitative data into actionable insights.
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Qualitative Research MethodsClient Relationship ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills
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Hard Skills
In-Depth InterviewsFocus Group DiscussionsThematic AnalysisSynthesisFieldwork Experience
Soft Skills
Professional MaturityConfidenceClarity
Industry Keywords
Food SystemsAgricultureClimate ResilienceSub-Saharan AfricaLow-Resource Settings
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the client relationship across the full engagement lifecycle — from scoping and contracting through delivery and dissemination.
- Lead senior-level conversations with donors, implementing partners, ministries, and private sector clients; anticipate needs, navigate complexity, and manage expectations proactively.
- Design and lead qualitative research components — including in-depth interviews (IDIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), ethnographic observation, and participatory methods — with rigor and cultural sensitivity.
- Own project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and staffing plans; escalate risks early and manage scope proactively.
- Contribute to FaRM team strategy and knowledge development — including internal research, sector thought pieces, and methodology innovation.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5–8 years of experience in research, advisory, or program design roles with a meaningful focus on food systems, agriculture, or climate resilience in sub-Saharan Africa or comparable contexts.
- Deep expertise in qualitative research methods — IDIs, FGDs, thematic analysis, and synthesis with strong fieldwork experience in low-resource settings.
- Demonstrated ability to manage senior client and partner relationships with confidence, clarity, and professional maturity.
- Proven track record leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects from inception to delivery.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills, you can turn messy qualitative data into a crisp, defensible argument.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English; able to write for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, or related).
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities