Digital and Data IT Intern (25-05)

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 https://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?

• 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?

• 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: http://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 http://www.cipotato.org.

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