CIP Research Associate-Data and Information Systems Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. CIP Kenya looking for “Research Associate-Data and Information Systems”. Applicants with a MA/MSc degree may apply on or before 14 February 2023.
CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research organization with a global mandate to conduct research on potatoes, sweetpotatoes, Andean root and tuber crops, and sustainable management of natural resources. CIP’s vision is to contribute from its areas of expertise to the fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in particular those goals that relate to poverty, hunger, child and maternal mortality, and sustainable development. CIP has its headquarters in Lima, Peru with staff and activities in locations across Africa, Asia and Latin America. CIP, a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector.
CIP Research Associate-Data and Information Systems Jobs 2023
The CIP has published a job vacancy announcement on 02 February 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Research Associate-Data and Information Systems to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Potato Center (CIP) |
| Position | Research Associate-Data and Information Systems |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | MA/MSc degree |
| Experience Required | At least five years |
| Application Deadline | 14 February 2023 |
CIP Job Vacancy 2023
About the role: The International Potato Center (CIP) through the SweetGAINS project has been working at modernizing sweetpotato breeding programs, by improving excellence in the management of breeding data. The position will support these efforts for Root and Tuber Crops (RTB) in Sub-Saharan African (SSA), Latin America and Asia. Also the MIPPI and EiA Initiatives of the One CGIAR are in demand of similar support.
Key Responsibilities:
- The data specialist will be part of the data management team overseeing RTB breeding and genetic data management systems.
- Understand existing tools used for data capture and assist in the developing modules that extend the scope for the current tools.
- Respond to ICT support requests from CIP breeders and partners in a timely manner through WhatsApp/telegram/telephone/field visits.
- Contribute to writing standard operating procedures for RTB breeding data management.
- Lead capacity building efforts among project collaborators and partners in data collection, storage, documentation and management. Act as lecturer in these trainings.
- Implement and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) protocols and routines, including safe and remote back-up of database systems and tools.
- Contribute to development and management of germplasm data management systems for RTB invitro and invivo germplasm collections at KEPHIS, Mugaga, Kenya.
- Implement and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) protocols and routines, including safe and remote back-up of database systems and tools.
Qualification & Experience:
- MA/MSc degree in Information Systems, Database Management, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- At least five years research experience in the design and implementation of data management systems
- Experience working with integrated database systems preferably for research projects, including large-scale socioeconomic and/or biological surveys e.g., MySQL or MS SQL Server.
- Knowledge and experience of mobile data collection systems.
- Knowledge and experience of Linux operating systems preferred.
- Experience with database design, database management and computer programming, and with the application of quality assurance standards and procedures.
- Understanding and experience of working in applied agricultural research preferred.
- Experience in software and web application programming.
- Good judgement, adaptability, and willingness to take initiative when appropriate.
- Demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships in research or project implementation.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and good personal organization skills.
- Advanced written and oral communication skills in English, Fluent in Kiswahili.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply CIP Research Associate-Data and Information Systems Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 14 February 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | cipotato.org |
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