Bioversity International Data Systems Management Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

Bioversity International Data Systems Management Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

On behalf of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Bioversity International is now seeking for a qualified candidate to serve as a Data Systems Management Specialist.
Bioversity International and ILRI are CGIAR Research Centres.

Based in Kampala, Uganda, and under the supervision of the Coordinator of the ‘BuildUganda’ Program, the Data Systems Management Specialist will design and support data systems for managing and utilising research data for ILRI projects. He or she will work closely with the Animal Health Program funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Responsibilities

Design, implement and maintain integrated data management systems for the Animal Health Program

Support and contribute to the development and maintenance of ILRI’s data portal and associated data management processes (e.g. metadata standards, accessibility, confidentiality, data ownership & sharing)

Establish and maintain links and processes between systems and teams utilising the data

Write programs and pieces of software to extract and produce routine summaries of data

Develop field survey instruments (e.g. handheld Personal Digital Assistants, mobile phones, tablets and/or netbooks) and coordinate training of staff on their use

Implement and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) protocols and routines, including safe and remote back-up of database systems and tools

Support the work of technical staff with data management and analysis

Keep up-to-date with the latest tools and resources, including open-source software, for the collection, management, storage and sharing of information

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Computer Science, Information Systems)

At least five years of relevant experience with the development and use of integrated database systems preferably for research projects,

including large-scale socioeconomic and/or biological surveys

Experience with database design, database management and computer programming, and with the application of quality assurance standards and procedures

Structured Query Language (SQL) knowledge

MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle or MS SQL Server databases knowledge

Professional experience with open-source data collection tools (e.g. ODK or CSPro)

Significant professional experience developing software solutions using one of the following programming languages: Python, Java or PHP

Excellent computer skills in Microsoft packages

Ability to think logically and implement solutions to problems

Strong English language skills, both written and spoken

Proven interpersonal-, and cross-cultural skills, including ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to develop strong and effective working relationships with partners

Good judgment and willingness to take initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to travel both regionally and internationally

Experience working in an international organisation and/or in applied agricultural research

Experience using Linux operative system

Knowledge of C++ programming language and Qt framework

Experience in the development of web-based database systems

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 27th September, 2018

For more information and job application details, see; Bioversity International Data Systems Management Specialist - Jobs in Uganda

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