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  • Posted: Aug 23, 2016
    Deadline: Sep 10, 2016
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    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 consu...
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    Head of Data and Information Management Unit

    Job Description

    • IITA is recruiting a Head for the newly established Data and Information Management Unit. IITA is investing in order to be at the cutting edge of ICT and fully explore the potential of data and information management and its utilization/or use in agricultural research for development.
    • We are thus looking for a highly experienced, motivated and visionary leader that can develop a strong, dynamic and efficient data and information management unit that will support, inspire and be well-integrated with the research teams as well as with other administrative support units.
    • The Head of the unit reports to the Deputy Director General for Research for Development (R4D).

    Position Responsibilities
    The mandate of the unit includes:

    • ICT - hardware and infrastructure
    • Development of and support for administrative databases and financial management information system (Oracle is the current solution)
    • Management of institute repositories (e.g. bibliography, crop databases, spatial data, genetic resources, images etc)
    • Implementation and management of institute web-based platform
    • Leadership and support for transition to and full implementation of open access/open data
    • Support to scientists in data management and data analysis
    • Digital knowledge management

    Educational Qualifications

    • The candidate should have a minimum of MSc or equivalent degree in relevant area

    Core Competencies:

    • At least 10 years experience in the area of data and information management
    • Expertise in one or several of the unit’s mandate areas
    • Demonstrated experience in successful organizational development
    • Gender awareness
    • Experience of working in a multicultural environment
    • Fluency in English

    General information:

    • Initial appointment is for three years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

    Method of Application

    Applicants should forward  their Applications include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).

    Interested and qualified? Go to IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on jobs.iita.org to apply

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