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The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is looking for a highly qualified Data Manager for Africa Rice Breeding Task Force. It is a GSS (General Support Staff) level position based at the temporary
headquarters of the Institution in Cotonou, (Republic of Benin).
About AfricaRice
The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) ex WARDA is an association of 24 African member states and one of the 15 International Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The Center’s mission is to contribute to poverty alleviation and food security in Africa, through research, development and partnership activities aimed at increasing the productivity and profitability of the rice sector in ways that ensure the sustainability of the farming environment. The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) ex WARDA is temporarily headquartered in Cotonou, Benin. More information on AfricaRice is available on www.AfricaRice.org.
Description of the Africa Rice Breeding Task Force
The Africa Rice Breeding Task Force is a network of rice breeders from National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS), AfricaRice and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) that aims to develop new varieties for African rice farmers and consumers. The Task Force also has a close link with the International Network for Genetic Evaluation of Rice (INGER), hosted for Africa by AfricaRice.
Position: Data Manager
Category: GSS - G6.
Responsibilities:
The Data Manager will be responsible for the development, maintenance and improvement of the Africa Rice Breeding Task Force database.
Under the direct supervision of the Task Force Coordinator, the Data Manager will be in charge of the following tasks:
• Set-up and maintain a database for the Task Force;
• Compile and archive germplasm data (designations and basic morpho-agronomic data) sent by Task Force members to AfricaRice and other data such as of newly nominated germplasm and data collected in multi-location field evaluations;
• Check data quality and integrity before uploading to the database of a higher hierarchy;
• Generate field books, screening requirements, datasheets and plot labels used in the Task Force activities;
• Archive completed field books and datasheets;
• Retrieve relevant data required by the Task Force Coordinator, INGER-Africa Coordinator and other AfricaRice, IRRI or NARS scientists;
• Provide NARS partners extended on-the-job training on data management;
• Conduct any other tasks as required by the Center.
Requirements
• Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, statistics or other related fields;
• Minimum of 4 year working experience in database administration, systems analysis and data querying in national or international organizations;
• Strong computer skills in database management;
• Proven ability to perform in a multicultural environment, to efficiently work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, and to take responsibilities for tasks with minimal supervision;
• Strong communication skills in either English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other; and
• Detailed knowledge of statistics including field experimental designing.
Application procedure: Send by e-mail, fax or mail a detailed CV and a cover letter with the names and addresses of three professional references (including telephone and fax numbers with electronic address) to:
HR Manager
01 BP 2031 Cotonou (Bénin)
Tel (229) 21 35.01.88
Fax: (229) 21 35 05 56
E-mail: [email protected]
N. B. : The application file should include a one-page (01) summary of the CV with the following indications: Name, surname, sex, date of birth, family status, nationality, higher diploma obtained, number of years of professional experience, good knowledge or not of the working languages (French/English).
Applications are accepted until 13 August 2010.
We thank all applicants but only those who are shortlisted will be contacted
AfricaRice believes that staff diversity contributes to excellence
and encourages women professionals to apply.