Research Associate- UX/UI

2 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, and malnutrition.

These four interconnected global crises have put at stake the wellbeing of our planet for years. Fueled by COVID-19, their impact on agriculture, landscapes, biodiversity, and humans is now stronger than ever.

Reversing this negative trend is a challenge, but also an opportunity for bold choices and integrated solutions.

Established in 2019, the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) was created to address these four crises, maximizing impact for change at key points in the food system.

JOB SUMMARY

The Research Associate will be responsible for acting on the ground and support our team in conducting user research activities, following a human-centered design approach. The successful candidate will play a key role in understanding user needs and enhancing the user experience of the Artemis suite of tools.RequirementsMaster's or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Plant Sciences, Data Science, or a related field.3-5 years of experience in conducting user research, applying evaluative methods such as interviews, field observations, and diary studies.Strong analytical skills for synthesizing complex information into actionable insights.Full professional proficiency in Swahili and English; proficiency in other local languages is advantageous.Previous experience in UX/UI designProficiency in Figma for UI/UX design tasks.Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective teamwork.Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative design processes is desirableExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders in the agricultural and research fields.Ability to apply evaluative methods and analyze data to understand user needs and tool performance.Good Organizational and time management skills: Coordinating and managing research activities, documentation, and synthesis of information to meet project deadlinesApplications MUST include reference number RFPxxxxx – Research Associate as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate's last name, first name for ease of sorting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and Conduct Context Exploration Research:Apply evaluative methods (e.g., field observation, interviews, diary studies) to comprehensively understand the needs of breeding programs in different target countries.Draft and translate interview scripts to facilitate effective data collection.Lead the organization and coordination of research activities on the ground.Document methodologies and insights derived from research activities.Support information synthesis activities to transform findings into actionable insights.Plan and Conduct Context Exploration Research for the on-farm context in Tanzania:Utilize evaluative methods to understand the needs of Artemis tool users in the on-farm context in Tanzania.Draft and translate interview scripts for effective data gathering.Coordinate research activities on-site and ensure thorough data collection.Document methodologies applied and insights gathered for reference.Assist in synthesizing gathered information to inform design decisions.Plan and Conduct Usability Testing:Support the planning and coordination of usability testing sessions for the Artemis tool interface.Draft and translate usability testing scripts to guide the testing process.Conduct usability tests with breeding teams and on-farm users to gather feedback.Measure tool performance based on user interactions.Document insights gathered during usability testing and contribute to information synthesis efforts.Support Testing and Development of Onboarding Material:Assist in creating onboarding material for the Artemis tool.Conduct user testing sessions with the created onboarding material to assess effectiveness.Document user feedback and insights gained from testing sessions.Contribute to synthesizing feedback to refine and improve onboarding materials.Work with the user research group to better understand breeding and agronomic process flows as well as iterative testing of app model development

REQUIRED SKILLS

Business strategy, Research and development, Data collection, Research planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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