International Potato Center (CIP) Research Information and Monitoring Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Research Information and Monitoring Specialist for the Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative (SPHI), to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Initiative:

The Sweetpotato for Profit and Heath Initiative is a 10-year initiative for 17 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries to be launched by the International Potato Center (CIP) in October 2009, whose core vision is to reposition sweetpotato in African food economies, particularly in expanding urban markets, and to reduce child malnutrition and improve smallholder incomes and food security.

The Position:

The scientist will be in charge of implementing a comprehensive, gender-aware, monitoring and evaluation system to assure that quality data (both quantitative and qualitative) are collected, entered, and stored for project use and documented for eventual public use.

The scientist will organize geographic data for mapping and undertake spatial analysis.

The scientist will also work with socio-economists on two project to design effective data entry programs for more complex baseline and evaluation studies and participate in implementing those studies; will lead training efforts among project collaborators in data documentation and management; and will actively contribute to updating the project’s website.

The scientist should be committed to using research for development in a complex cooperative environment of research and development partners. The work will require considerable travel within Sub-Saharan Africa.

The successful candidate will have:

Master’s or PhD degree in a scientific or socio-economic discipline;At least five years experience in managing survey and monitoring data systems;Experience with large-scale survey data management preferred;Experience with Geographic Information System programs, remote sensing and spatial analysis requisite;Programming experience with CSPRO for survey design and data entry strongly preferred;Demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships in research or project implementation;Excellent social skills, collaborative style, and ability to multi-task effectively;Proactive, innovative and creative attitudes;Willingness to travel within the region (estimated 30% of time);Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.Good working knowledge of Portuguese or French preferred.Knowledge of Kiswahili preferredPrior teaching experience in data management in a developing country preferred.Must be a Kenyan citizen or permanent resident of KenyaConditions:

The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. Employment contract will be for a three-year term with a three month probation period. CIP offers a range of benefits for this position.

Applications:

Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to cip-nbo@cgiar.org copied to Jan Low (j.low@cgiar.org).

The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Screening of applications will begin on 5 September 2011 and will continue until the post is filled.

CIP seeks diversity and gender balance in its staff.

Women and citizens of developing countries are particularly urged to apply.

To learn more about CIP please visit www.cipotato.org/cip/jobs.asp

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