Data Management-Undergraduate Intern

Country: Kenya

Organization: International Potato Center

Closing date: 21 Nov 2022

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.