Senior Research Associate – Market Intelligence

About the role

CIMMYT is seeking a Senior Research Associate to lead market intelligence studies that support improved cereal production systems in the Global South. The role involves coordinating research workflows, designing surveys, and ensuring high‑quality data delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate 2–3 market intelligence studies simultaneously, managing workplans, budgets, and timelines.
• Design and standardize quantitative, qualitative and experimental research tools, including surveys, interviews and focus groups.
• Program digital surveys using platforms such as SurveyCTO, ODK or KoboToolbox and conduct user‑acceptance testing.
• Monitor field implementation, perform data‑quality checks and troubleshoot issues with partners.
• Maintain and improve reusable research templates, SOPs and knowledge‑management resources.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, development studies, marketing, statistics, data science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–7 years of professional experience in applied research, market or survey research, including questionnaire development and field implementation.
• Proven ability to work with external research agencies, consultants and field teams.

Required skills

• SurveyCTO
• ODK
• KoboToolbox
• Digital survey programming
• AI‑assisted research tools

What we offer

• Locally recruited staff position with a competitive remuneration package.
• Non‑contributory pension scheme and comprehensive medical insurance.
• Paid annual and statutory leave.
• Learning and development opportunities.