FiBL is supporting the planning of an Agroecology Partnerships Policy Dialogue for Sub-Saharan Africa under the EU’s DeSIRA Lift+ initiative, together with FARA, RUFORUM and Biovision Africa Trust. The assignment focuses on analysing needs and opportunities for stronger agroecology-related policy dialogue and partnerships. FiBL’s contribution includes mapping strategic policy arenas, unpacking agroecological debates and identifying entry points for partner organizations to support agroecological transitions across the region.

ETH Zurich
Qualifications: Master’s degree in food technology, food engineering, food science, bioengineering, biotechnology or a related field. Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of food processing technologies and interest in sustainability and nutrition-related questions. Experience in extrusion, preservation technologies, food structuring or food process engineering is considered an advantage. The role requires strong communication skills, interdisciplinary mindset and motivation to contribute to sustainable and nutritious food systems research.

ETH Zurich
Qualifications: Master’s degree in sustainability sciences, environmental engineering, data/computer sciences, bioscience engineering or a related field. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills, including statistical analysis, programming and big data handling, as well as experience with life cycle assessment and sustainability assessment methods. Expertise in food system sustainability, bioeconomy, planetary boundaries or environmental modelling is highly valued. Proficiency in Python or R and strong English communication skills are required.

ETH Zurich
Qualifications: PhD in agronomy, soil science, crop science or a related field, with strong expertise in agroecosystem management, sustainability assessment, and agroecological practices. Candidates should demonstrate experience in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, including surveys, focus group discussions and field-based data collection. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, interest in smallholder farming systems and agroecology, and willingness to conduct intensive fieldwork in tropical environments. Excellent English skills are required.

To mark the International Year of the Women Farmer, SWISSAID has launched a campaign highlighting the central role of women in global food systems and the structural inequalities they continue to face. According to the organization, women are responsible for up to 80% of food production worldwide, yet only 15% of landholders are women. Through agroecological projects in countries such as India, Guinea-Bissau and Ecuador, SWISSAID supports women farmers with training, seed systems, organizational support and access to knowledge. The initiative emphasizes agroecology as a pathway toward food security, environmental sustainability and women’s economic empowerment, while underlining the importance of equitable access to land, resources and decision-making.