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ZA23135 Data Coordinator AID-I

Lilongwe

  • Organization: CIMMYT - International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
  • Location: Lilongwe
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date:

  • Collect, prepare, and load files into databases and/or repositories by carrying out standardized data quality control processes and routine data transformations.
  • Ensure that all files meet minimal metadata standards prior to loading into databases and/or repositories and maintain records of all data submission processes from the various team.
  • Support training in the use of project information management-related software including data capture and visualization tools.
  • Assist in the preparation of training materials.
  • Provide on-site support for the use of project information management-related software as well as hardware such as tablets, printers, and barcode scanners.
  • Extend regional data support via travel to experimental stations within Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia, and potentially other countries in Africa.
  • Develop working relationship with the AIDI team and support functions for strong capacity building and stakeholder management processes to be done efficiently.
  • Bachelor or master’s in applied statistics or any other relevant Bachelor’s degree.
  • Statistical, data management and programming skills including IMIS Fieldbook, R, SAS, META-R, SPSS, Python, MySQL, Earth Engine, QGis
  • At least 5 years working experience in a similar position.
  • Experience in providing technical support to technicians and data clerks both onside and online.
  • Experience on users in use of hardware and data management and statistical software.
  • Provide support on designing data collection tools and data preparations for research projects.
  • Continuously updated on data management skills and technologies through trainings: Open Data Management in Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN), Plant Variety Protection (UPOV), Spatial Data Science (ESRI), Data Science (Microsoft); Biodiversity Informatics (AIMS), Manage Successful Impact Evaluation Surveys (World Bank).
  • Maintain and participate in activities of professional memberships: International Biometric Society, International Statistical Institute, American Statistical Association
  • Ability to contribute to publications such as:
  • Stability Assessment of Single-Cross Maize Hybrids Using GGE-Biplot Analysis
  • UAV-Based Multispectral Phenotyping for Disease Resistance to Accelerate Crop Improvement under Changing Climate Conditions
  • The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Organization, Critical thinking, Teamwork, Client Orientation, Problem Solving decision making, Negotiation and Conflict resolution.
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Work From Home
  • Training & Development
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