CKAN Repository Officer and Programmer at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2018-002
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Plan, develop and conduct implementation of python based GeoNode that fits into the IITA data infrastructure and information landscape;
• Further develop workflows for upload, download, harvesting data on CKAN and connection with databases/platforms, especially SharePoint;
• Implement customizations and maintenance of CKAN, GeoNode.
• Programming links and API development to other Open Access repositories;
• Be responsible for server administration and repair (CKAN and GeoNode);
• Serve as collection point of all IITA research output data/metadata (CKAN);
• Cataloguing and check of metadata;
• Check uniqueness of dataset;
• Assessing need and conducting of a file conversion
• Filling of missing metadata for CKAN;
• Assessing need/usefulness/ability to present the data in a “eye catching” format (map, chart, diagram etc.);
• Give persistent identifier (CKAN);
• Inform interested data users;
• Managing content of legacy data for CKAN;
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• B.Sc/HND in Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics and any other related field with minimum of 4 years of experience performing similar role in a structured organization

Competencies:

• Have good knowledge of computer, good interpersonal and communication skill (Oral and written).

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.