Analyst- Food Systems, Agriculture, and Climate Resilience Management

About Busara

Since 2014, Busara has evolved from a small behavioral science lab in Nairobi into a boutique research and advisory organization. Our diverse team of over 130 staff from 15+ countries has engaged in diverse projects across more than 50 countries in sectors like Agriculture, Health, Governance, and Inclusive Finance. While headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, we have expanded our footprint with offices now in India, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Latin America. 

About the FARM team

The Food Systems, Agriculture, and Climate Resilience Management (FARM) team at Busara applies behavioral science to improve food systems, agricultural productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods, particularly across the Global South.

The team works closely with governments, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and private-sector partners to design, test, and scale evidence-based interventions that address challenges such as food security, climate adaptation, farmer decision-making, and sustainable consumption.

Analysts in the FARM team support applied research, data collection and analysis, and the translation of insights into practical recommendations that inform policies and programs.

About the role:

The Analyst will support research, advisory, and project delivery activities across ongoing engagements at the FARM Team. Working closely with Senior Analysts, Associates, and Project Leads, the Analyst will contribute to research preparation, data collection and cleaning, analysis support, and the production of high-quality project deliverables.

This role is designed for early-career professionals seeking to build a strong foundation in applied behavioral research, project execution, and client-facing work under close supervision.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred.
• Familiarity with behavioral science.
• Exposure to large-scale research and consulting projects in countries in which Busara has an office.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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