Data & AI Analyst at International Potato Center

The International Potato Center, known by its Spanish acronym CIP, was founded in 1971 as a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world problems of hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. CIP is truly a global center, with headquarters in Lima, Peru and offices in 20 developing

• Design and build automated dashboards, interactive maps, and advanced data visualisations for CIP digital platforms, including Varscout and other applications. 
• Develop APIs, MCP servers, and custom integrations to connect CIP knowledge assets with AI-powered tools such as Digital Green’s Farmer.Chat and other conversational AI assistants. 
• Lead the end-to-end development of the CIP Clearinghouse platform for organizing, discovering, and sharing research outputs with AI-enabled search and visualisation capabilities. 
• Design and implement digital, AI-based certification systems (e.g., Potato Zero and Mulching initiatives), including data collection workflows and compliance verification systems. 
• Develop and manage databases, ensure proper data architecture, and support data integration across platforms. 
• Collaborate with researchers, project teams, and external partners to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions. 
• Ensure secure, efficient, and scalable digital infrastructure aligned with CIP’s digital policies and standards. 
• Contribute to machine learning model development and deployment where applicable. 
• Provide technical documentation, user guidance, and knowledge transfer to internal teams. 
• Stay up to date with emerging AI, data engineering, and digital transformation trends relevant to agricultural research.