Digital and Data IT Intern

Job Description

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a proactive and responsible IT Intern from the professional careers of Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science or related careers to be part of the Information Technology

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a proactive and
responsible IT Intern from the professional careers of Systems Engineering,
Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science or related careers to be
part of the Information Technology team.

About CIP: CIP is part of the CGIAR global research partnership
committed to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis.
CIP’s mission is to develop and share science-based innovations in potato,
sweet-potato, and other root and tuber crops. CIP partners with organizations
in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen agri-food
systems and provide economic, social, and nutritional benefits, especially for
women and youth. We integrate social and biophysical sciences to address
complex challenges in food and agriculture. For more information, please
visit cipotato.org/about/.

The position: This position will be based in HQ-Lima, Peru.

Training
activities:

• Assist
  the development of AI-based applications including AI assistants and chatbots
  tailored to agricultural research and operation’s needs.
• Assist
  in the creation and maintenance of AI-ready databases including knowledge
  graphs and vector databases optimized for CIP’s domain knowledge.
• Assist
  in the implementation of AI models into production systems with appropriate
  monitoring and evaluation.
• Assist
  in the facilitation of CIP’s AI community of practice meetings and
  organizational communication.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

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• Students
  of the last semesters or recently graduated in Systems Engineering,
  Informatics Engineering, Computer Science, Data science or similar at a
  university or technical institute.
• Knowledge
  of AI development tools and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex,
  Haystack, or similar). Courses, projects or certifications on these
  technologies are desirable.
• Experience
  with database development and management. Knowledge of Graph Databases
  (e.g Neo4J) and Vector databases (e.g. Pinecone or Chroma) is an added
  advantage.
• Enthusiastic
  about applying AI technologies to solve global challenges including
  climate change, poverty and inequality.
• Intermediate
  English level.

Benefits

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.
• 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
  global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing
  poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural
  resources.

What are we offering?

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• CIP
  provides the opportunity to work in a prestigious international
  organization.
• Excellent
  working environment.
• Learning
  agreement is initially for 12 months.
• Work
  in an equal and diverse workplace.

Applications: Please visit
the following link: cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ to submit your
cover letter and a full C.V. along with your references (preferable recent
supervisors). Internal candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply for
this job opportunity. Nevertheless, we highly encourage all interested candidates
to participate in this exciting and competitive process. The deadline for
receipt of applications is July 7th, 2025.

This
position will not have contact with children or vulnerable adults.

Learn
more about CIP by accessing our web site at www.cipotato.org.

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

About the Organization

CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research, a network of 15 research centers mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.