Machine Learning Operations Specialist - CIMMYT

Center for International Forestry Research

Center for International Forestry Research

Software Engineering, Operations, Data Science

Nairobi, Kenya

Posted on May 15, 2026

1. MLOps Framework Development and Pipeline Automation

  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and scalable MLOps frameworks.
  • Develop and maintain data, training, and deployment pipelines ensuring reproducibility and efficiency.

2. Model Deployment, Monitoring, and Performance Optimization

  • Deploy machine learning models into production and ensure reliable performance.
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to track model accuracy and drift.

3. Image-Based AI and Digital Phenotyping Solutions

  • Support development and deployment of image recognition models using drone and mobile imagery.
  • Utilize tools such as Roboflow and Databricks for image-based workflows and scalable ML operations.


4. Collaboration and Cross-Institutional Integration

  • Work with CGIAR partners (e.g., ICRISAT, IITA) and internal teams to harmonize MLOps practices.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and integration across multidisciplinary teams.

5. Governance, Capacity Building, and Continuous Improvement

  • Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards.
  • Provide training and promote adoption of best practices while integrating emerging MLOps.