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.
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).
Apply via :
jobs.iita.org
