The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported by several countries. Our mission is to enhance food security and improve livelihoods in Africa through research for development (R4D). We use the R4D model in setting a research course that addresses major development problems in Africa rather than simply contributing to scientific knowledge. It has proven to be an effective mechanism for agricultural research development. We and our partners have delivered about 70% of the international research impact in sun-Saharan Africa in the last three decades.
Duties
- Contribute to livestock genetic data management systems (collation, processing and storage) and tools for use in the AADGG project.
- Support and develop existing tools and systems used for data capture.
- Respond to ICT support requests from field agents in a timely manner.
- Write procedures and software to import/ export data from/to appropriate database systems and share these for further analyses and interpretation.
- Implement and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) protocols and routines, including safe and remote back-up of database systems and tools.
- Keep up to date with the latest tools and resources, including open-source software, for the collection, management, storage and sharing of information.
- Ensure the confidentiality and security of information collected and all relevant data management systems.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- BSc / HND in Information Systems, Database Management, Computer Science, or any other related courses with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Possess experience in writing and maintaining Android applications.
- Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy, with proficiency in essential office software and digital tools.
- Showcase experience of ODK/ONA
- Utilize GitHub or other version control system.
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal communication and good personal organization skills.
- Have master experience in writing and maintaining API endpoints (Symphony framework).
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