Data & AI Analyst, Nairobi, Kenya

The International Potato Center (CIP) is   seeking  an innovative and results-driven   Data & AI   Analyst   to support the design, development, and deployment of digital, data science, and artificial intelligence solutions that enhance research impact and decision-making across CIP programs .  

About CIP  

CIP, a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land ,  and water systems   in  a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations ,  and the private sector.  

About the role  

This position has been   established  to respond to increasing demand for digital innovation, data engineering, visualization, and AI-driven solutions within CIP's Scaling for Impact / Digital & Data portfolio.   This  role will contribute to building CIP's Digital & Data Services for Impact in Africa and strengthening global digital initiatives.  

The successful candidate will lead the development of data platforms, dashboards, AI integrations, and digital certification systems that support agricultural research and field implementation.  

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This position will be based in CIP's Nairobi, Kenya office and will report to the Digital & Data Services for Impact team.  

Key responsibilities:  

• Design and build automated dashboards, interactive maps, and advanced data visualisations for CIP digital platforms, including   Varscout  and other applications.  
• Develop APIs, MCP servers, and custom integrations to connect CIP knowledge assets with AI-powered tools such as Digital Green's   Farmer.Chat  and other conversational AI assistants.  
• Lead the end-to-end development of the CIP Clearinghouse platform for organizing, discovering, and sharing research outputs with AI-enabled search and visualisation capabilities.  
• Design and implement digital, AI-based certification systems (e.g., Potato Zero and Mulching initiatives), including data collection workflows and compliance verification systems.  
• Develop and manage databases, ensure proper data architecture, and support data integration across platforms.  
• Collaborate with researchers, project teams, and external partners to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.  
• Ensure secure, efficient, and scalable digital infrastructure aligned with CIP's digital policies and standards.  
• Contribute to machine   learning  model development and deployment where applicable.  
• Provide technical documentation, user guidance, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.  
• Stay up to date with emerging AI, data engineering, and digital transformation trends relevant to agricultural research.  

Requirements

What are we looking for?  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science , Systems Engineering, or   a related  field.  
• At least three (3) years of practical experience in full-stack software development.  
• Strong experience in API development, database integration, and data engineering.  
• Proven experience building dashboards and data visualization tools.  
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure and scalable digital systems.  
• Knowledge or experience in machine learning and AI engineering is an added advantage.  
• S trong analytical and problem-solving skills.  
• Professional   proficiency  in English (written and oral).  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.  

Benefits

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong,  state-of-the-art  R&D background, and a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al- Sumait  Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.  
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• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.   
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• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a network of 15 research centres that are mostly   located  in developing countries and supported by more than 50 donor members.   

What are we offering?  

• Excellent working environment.  
• Generous compensation   packages   commensurate  with experience.  
• One -year  term contract with the possibility of renewal.  
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.