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

Position Overview

• Organization: World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg)

• Position: Research Fellow – Data Analyst

• Location: Arusha, Tanzania (with travel to Kilimanjaro project sites)

• Duration: Six months (April – September 2026)

• Stipend: Competitive monthly stipend

Project Summary: INNOVET

The “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 Responsibilities

• Data 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 Requirements

• Education: 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 Process

• Required Documents: * 1-page Cover Letter

  • Maximum 2-page CV

  • Contact details for two (2) referees

• How 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.