Data Management-Undergraduate Intern At International Potato Center

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an energetic self-motivated student looking to contribute to the development, management, and visualization of data using a user-friendly platform and sharing of knowledge products, and to gain/deepen experience on web and online database and programming and in working in a competitive multidisciplinary work environment.

The Position: The Data Management Undergraduate intern will provide support to the Senior Regional Knowledge Management Associate.

Key responsibilities:

  • Support data collection activities for the Market Intelligence and Product Profiling initiative.
  • Support data update activities on designated Market Intelligence and Product Profiling databases.
  • Support data management activities related to germplasm management at KEPHIS.
  • Support data updates for online digital catalogs.
  • Provide a monthly status update report on various activities.
  • Support data visualization and sharing of data and knowledge products in a user-friendly dashboard/platform.
  • Complete weekly timesheets.
  • Any other information management roles as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Selection Criteria

  • Currently enrolled for a bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Information Technology, Information systems, Computer science or equivalent in a recognized University in Kenya.
  • Knowledge of web programing and web content management applications; PHP / MySQL/Java/C++/HTML/Android studio; Drupal; WordPress.
  • Good command of English language and communication skills.
  • Good report writing skills.
  • Should have a flexible study schedule

Why should you consider this opportunity?

  • CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
  • CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
  • CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

What are we offering?

  • Excellent working environment.
  • Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

What are the conditions?

The position is an internship position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The internship will be for a period of six months.

How to apply

Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/internships/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on November 21, 2022 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

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