The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate II- Data Processing Assistant on behalf of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to conduct the Training and support on the breeding management system Enterprise Breeding System(EBS), including the collation, validation, encoding, spot-checking and quality assurance testing, and archiving ensuring compliance to CGIAR, Institute and Platform-specific policies, procedures and guidelines on data management, back up and uploading.
ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org
ILRI hosts the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Nairobi (www.irri.org) with its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna in the Philippines. IRRI aims to reduce poverty and hunger, improve the health of rice farmers and consumers, and ensure environmental sustainability of rice farming.
The position:
The data processing assistant will be a member of the service provider team supporting data management, client reporting and problem resolution. This position will provide high-quality system support to end-users. He/she will also be involved in testing and collaborations with counterparts in the whole CGIAR. He/she will also participate in CG-wide workgroups related to Excellence in Breeding projects.
Key responsibilities:
Timely delivery of set objectives: Helpdesk support and Training of EBS
SOP authoring and compliance monitoring. Take part in creating CGIAR-level Data Management policies
Internal Process: Improved quality and efficiency of performance related to the product, services, or other key business processes
Request and/or generate printed materials for compliance
Customer/Stakeholder: Improved performance from the perspective of the customer or key stakeholders
Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) Development and Data management activities (local and global users)
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time
Requirements
Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Terms of Appointment This position is at job level HG 11. The position is 2 years contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes pension, medical and other insurances
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the role and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development through our recruitment portal by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab above before 31 August 2022. The position title and reference number IRRI/08/2022 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works for better lives through livestock in developing countries. ILRI is co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, has 14 offices across Asia and Africa, employs some 700 staff and has an annual operating... Read More
