Research Fellow – Data Analyst Job at World Vegetable Center Arusha February 2026

Position OverviewOrganization: World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg)Position: Research Fellow – Data AnalystLocation: Arusha, Tanzania (with travel to Kilimanjaro project sites)Duration: Six months (April – September 2026)Stipend: Competitive monthly stipendProject Summary: INNOVETThe “Innovations in Informal Markets for Safe Vegetables in Tanzania” (INNOVET) project is a one-year initiative aimed at improving the safety and quality of fresh vegetables through postharvest management and branding. The study uses a quasi-experimental design to compare “safe” (treatment) value chains with “traditional” (control) value chains across multiple stages: farm, sorting/grading, transportation, and retailing.Key ResponsibilitiesData Management: Support the design of data collection tools and manage baseline and bi-weekly datasets (cleaning, validation, and storage).Statistical Analysis: Conduct rigorous comparisons between treatment and control value chains.Indicator Analysis: Analyze metrics such as product quality, postharvest losses, costs, revenues, and consumer demand.Lab Integration: Integrate laboratory microbial results (e.g., E. coli and Salmonella) with survey data.Reporting: Prepare data visualizations, technical reports, and presentations for stakeholders.Project Support: Assist with Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities.Candidate RequirementsEducation: Master’s degree in Statistics or Data Science.Background: Educational foundation in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Social Sciences.Technical Skills: Proficiency in Stata, SPSS, or Python.Experience: Previous experience with survey data collection and analysis; experience with quasi-experimental designs is a significant advantage.Subject Knowledge: Understanding of microbial contaminants (E. coli and Salmonella).Communication: Strong technical writing skills for scientific articles and reports.Residency: Must reside in Tanzania during the fellowship period and be willing to travel to the Kilimanjaro region.Application ProcessRequired Documents: * 1-page Cover LetterMaximum 2-page CVContact details for two (2) refereesHow to Apply: Email your application to info-esa@worldveg.org.Subject Line: Must indicate “Research Fellow – Data Analyst”.Deadline: 5:00 PM (EAT) on March 6, 2026.

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