Analyst- Food Systems, Agriculture, and Climate Resilience Management at Busara Center

CORE PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Analyst is expected to:

• 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.
• Maintain a basic understanding of project goals, client objectives, and overall engagement context.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, timeliness, and willingness to learn and iterate based on feedback.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the project supervisor.

CORE ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participating in Analyst team meetings, goal-setting exercises, and team-building activities.
• Engaging in internal training and skills-building workshops.
• Supporting internal initiatives and cross-team efforts when requested.
• Contributing to a positive team culture through collaboration, openness to feedback, and professionalism.
• Escalating challenges or risks to supervisors in a timely and constructive manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Minimum Requirement

• 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.