The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly talented Data Management – Intern.
The Position: The Data Management intern will provide support to the Senior Regional Knowledge Management Associate.
Key responsibilities:
- Update the sweetpotato DVM database on the knowledge portal and dashboard for Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso, by August 2021.
- Support upcoming sweetpotato characterization trial and subsequent update of the online sweetpotato catalogue.
- Update released varieties information on the sweetpotato dashboard.
- Supporting the Online Germplasm Tracking Database at KEPHIS.
- Supporting the rollout of the Germplasm Cleanup database at KEPHIS.
- Provide a monthly status update report on various activities.
- Any other information management roles as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, Business Information Technology, Information systems or equivalent.
- Recent graduate with significant web programming experience.
- Knowledge of web programing and web content management applications; PHP / MySQL; Drupal 8.
- Advanced level in written and spoken English.
- Fluent in Kiswahili.
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, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of 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?
- Excellent working environment.
- Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
What are the conditions?
The position is an internship position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The internship will be for a period of three months.
How to apply:
Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/internships/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on June 25, 2021 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.