Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Summary
The Data and Informatics Manager will Support breeding programs by collecting and validating data obtained in breeding activities and providing support for the use of breeding data management-related software and hardware.

Job Description
Data management
• Perform plant breeding data management operation
• Assist in the development and implementation of a strategic plan for adoption of software, digitization and standardized protocols
• Provide data management support for targeted breeding programs in crop breeding networks (CGIAR, NARES, SMEs)

Training
• Prepare training materials
• Provide onsite training workshops on breeding data management system
• Support network breeding programs
• Offer training in the use of breeding information management-related software.
• Contribute to organizing and delivering OneCGIAR training programs in data management
• Local and International Support
• Provide on-site support for the use of breeding information management-related software as well as hardware such as tablets, printers, and barcode scanners.
• Support the integration of roles and projects into the new OneCGIAR global units.
• Support network breeding programs

Requirements
• Masters in Computer Science/Statistics/Biometrics/Plant Sciences
• Basic knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of research support function.
• Knowledge of relational data management systems and demonstrated ability to extract data and navigate systems; knowledge of systems used in the CGIAR (e.g., BMS)
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in using and supporting breeding data management systems such as BMS
• Experience in implementing data management systems, pedigree management and understanding of data side of plant breeding activities (nursery, yield trial, disease trial, etc.).
• Experience in developing annual work plans of project implementation
• Experience in use of breeding informatics applications such as Fieldbook and Breeding View
• A high degree of personal organization and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with different nationalities and disciplines as a member of a diverse work team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Knowledge of database will be a plus

Personal attributes and competencies
• Have ability to read and understand work instructions or manuals.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts on routine work-related matters.
• Proficiency in using standard software’s an advanced level
• Advanced skills in Windows Operating System, LAN, and Internet
• Complex use of Simple systems
• Have supervisory skills
• Ability to analyze complex data, carry out and explain computations or to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to identify Identifying options based on research and consideration of their consequences.
• Ability to provides inputs into decision making on complex problems.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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