Are you passionate about agriculture, community development, and sustainable food systems? The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (CIAT) is offering a unique On-Farm Internship in Arusha, Tanzania, for aspiring professionals eager to gain hands-on experience in agricultural research and farm trial management. CIAT Internship 2025, Internship Opportunities at CIAT October 2025, This is your chance to contribute to global solutions addressing malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.
About the Organization
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT delivers research-based solutions that leverage agricultural biodiversity to sustainably transform food systems. Working across Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa, the Alliance partners with governments, private sectors, and local communities. As part of CGIAR, a global research partnership dedicated to food security, the Alliance works to reduce poverty, enhance nutrition, and improve natural resource management.
Internship Overview
The On-Farm Intern will support operational activities for existing and future on-farm trials in Tanzania and Kenya. The position is based in Arusha, Tanzania, and involves working closely with the on-farm coordinator, local farmers, enumerators, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
As an intern, you will:
- Organize and manage all logistical arrangements for field activities, including transport, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Identify, register, and enroll enumerators in selected villages.
- Monitor and follow up on enumerator payments to ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Maintain and manage field materials, ensuring accountability and availability.
- Communicate with enumerators using platforms such as WhatsApp and provide feedback on their experience with data collection tools.
- Support the development of data collection schedules and training of enumerators.
- Supervise data collection and help establish efficient data collection systems.
- Perform other duties supporting project and research objectives as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Ideal candidates will:
- Be enrolled in or have recently graduated (<1 year) with a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Economics, Community Development, or related fields.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Possess excellent written and spoken English skills.
- Have experience managing farm trials and performing agronomic tasks.
- Be familiar with Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive (advantageous).
- Have knowledge of data collection tools such as ODK (advantageous).
- Possess skills in capturing crop imagery data (advantageous).
- Exhibit strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork abilities.
- Be highly organized with strong problem-solving, priority-setting, and accuracy skills.
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Internship Terms
- Location: Arusha, Tanzania
- Duration: 6 months, renewable based on performance and resources
- Employment Type: Full-time
Diversity and Inclusion
The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and genders. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applicants must visit the CIAT Careers Page to apply. Ensure your application includes:
- Reference number: RFP300838 – Intern
- Cover letter and CV saved as one document with the format: LastName_FirstName
Applications close on 27th October 2025. Note: Email applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Learn more about our work and impact at CIAT and join a global effort to transform food systems sustainably.
