IITA Job in Ibadan for a Database Assistant, Application Developer
IITA is an international non-profit agricultural
research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967,
governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium.
Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics.
We
work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce
producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We
have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35
countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations
across Africa.
IITA is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: Database Assistant, Application Developer
Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2015-050
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract)
Position/Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:
- Assist in compiling, review, formatting, update and enter
incoming/legacy data from collecting missions, fields, screen houses
and collaborators into Genetic Resources Center databases and GeneSys.
- Contribution to Genebank data reporting and user manuals writing of existing/new applications.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
- Formatting and conversion of accessions georeference data from collecting missions
- Compile reporting data to be uploaded into Online Reporting Tool.
- Maintain the visitor’s book and enter visitor’s information into the database.
- Liaison with GRC Database Manager on storage of passport, characterization and evaluation data into the databases.
Qualification, Experience and Skills
Qualification:
- B.Sc in Agric-economics with qualified data manipulation
skills, Data Management or related discipline with minimum experience
of two (2) years in a similar position.
The ideal candidate must:
- Have sound understanding of geo-referencing data handling.
- Be familiar with plant genetic resources and genebanks would be an advantage.
- Have good communication skills.
- Be familiar with Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel.
- Have good knowledge of sample tracking systems and data retrieval such an inventory management system.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe
benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus
environment.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed
curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The
application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's
current or previous organization or applicant's direct
Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration
package.
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Application Deadline 31st December, 2015.