The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit
one (01) highly motivated
crop Improvement
Intern
to support hybrid breeding research and operations at the
PQS-
Muguga
station in Nairobi, Kenya.
This internship is part of the project deliverables under the
Genetic Innovation – Public-Private Partnership (GI-PPP)
project and
is designed to provide the selected candidate with hands-on training in potato hybrid breeding.

About CIP

CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in
climate
crisis, and it is carried out by 15 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations, and the private sector.

About the role

The
Crop Improvement
Intern will contribute to the design and implementation of a defined research experiment or study within
CIP’sPotato
breeding
program
. The intern will work closely with the breeding team, gaining practical exposure to greenhouse operations, experimental data collection, and analytical methods.

The position is based in
Nairobi, Kenya (PQS-
Muguga
station)
, and reports to the
Potato Breeding Team Lead
.

Key responsibilities

Research & Experimentation

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• 
  CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong,
  state-of-the-art
  R&D background, a recent World Food Prize Winner and awarded with the Al-
  Sumait
  Award for its Orange Flesh
  Sweet potato
  work in Africa
• 
  CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world
• 
  CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly
  located
  in developing countries and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are we offering?

• 
  A structured one-year internship with hands-on research and breeding experience
• 
  Stipend
  commensurate
  with the internship level and institutional guidelines
• 
  Mentorship and skills development within a world-class international research environment
• 
  Work in an equal and diverse workplace
  

How to apply?

Visit the following
link: (
http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/
) to apply. The deadline for the receipt of applications is
19th June 2026.
Please note that while all applications are reviewed by our team, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This internship position is open to Kenyan nationals and permanent residents only.

This position will have contact with children or vulnerable adults

Learn more about CIP by accessing our website at
http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals are particularly encouraged to apply.