Hybrid Analyst – Food Systems, Agriculture, Climate Resilience Management

at Busara

• Job title: Analyst – Food Systems, Agriculture, Climate Resilience Management
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Nairobi, Kenya

About the role

• Research Analyst role for Busara, applying behavioral science to improve food systems in the Global South. Supports data collection and analysis for climate resilience projects.

Responsibilities

• Support research preparation activities, including desk research and literature reviews, under supervision.
• Assist on multiple research and advisory projects simultaneously, contributing defined components of project workplans.
• Support internal and external engagements by preparing materials, notes, and follow-up documentation.
• Assist in interpreting research questions and identifying relevant data sources, in consultation with Senior Analysts, Associates, or Senior Associates.
• Contribute to draft reports, presentations, and internal briefs by summarizing findings and highlighting key insights.
• Support data-related tasks, including sourcing, cleaning, organizing, and basic analysis of datasets, and work closely with data and programming teams as required.
• Assist in the design, testing, and administration of quantitative and qualitative survey instruments, including formatting, survey programming coordination, and basic analysis.
• Support data collection activities, including field coordination, monitoring data quality, and flagging issues to supervisors.
• Contribute to experimental designs, proposals, pitch decks, and literature reviews as assigned.
• Support project onboarding and off-boarding processes, including documentation and knowledge management activities.
• Assist with project logistics related to content delivery, such as preparing timelines, coordinating meetings, and tracking deliverables.
• Maintain and update project trackers and timelines; flag upcoming deadlines and risks to Senior Analysts or Associates.
• Ensure that project work is communicated clearly to relevant internal teams (e.g., operations, finance, procurement) with guidance from supervisors.
• Perform other project-related tasks as assigned by the Project Lead or supervisor.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Behaviour Science, or related fields.
• Previous experience working in climate, sustainability, and agriculture is desirable
• Experience supporting fieldwork and research studies is required. Qualitative and quantitative research or data analytic skills are required
• 0–1 years of relevant work or internship experience in research, consulting, policy, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of experimental or quasi-experimental research concepts.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage assigned tasks effectively.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Demonstrate curiosity, a growth mindset, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations as assigned, including within the Global South.
• Familiarity (basic or introductory level) with tools such as R, STATA, Python, or similar statistical software is an asset but not required.

Benefits

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