Job Vacancies at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

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.

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Job Summary

The Bio informative and Software Developer will Provide bioinformatics analysis support to various crop breeding activities (in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Burkina, Nigeria, Ghana, Mali and Senegal) and developing of a new software application or customize existing applications.

Job Description

Data Analysis

• Analyze agricultural research experiments (low, mid, and high-volume sequencing/genotyping data)
• Processing of large files and perform various bioinformatics analysis

Software development

• Collaborate with software developers in the development and modification of commercial bioinformatics software.
• Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
• Developing Python and Angular / React (or other) web framework-based GUI web-apps
• Manage Linux based servers and understand virtualizations and dockers

Local and International Support

• Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
• Contribute to organizing and delivering OneCGIAR training programs in bioinformatics data analysis, data management, digitalization and using interlinked tools
• Support the integration of roles and projects into the new OneCGIAR global units.

Requirements

• Masters in life Science
• PhD qualification in the same field will be an added advantage
• Thorough understanding of the field of work or specialized equipment.
• Basic knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of research support function.
• Up to 5 years work experience
• Conceptual knowledge and understanding of NGS data analysis, and pipeline development for variant calling & developing reference assemblies.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts on routine work-related matters.
• Competence in using shell scripts, Snakemake, Nextflow and/or WSL.
• Experience in Core JAVA, using APIs and developing API driven applications
• Proficiency in Python, Perl and R

Personal attributes and competencies

• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Ability to analyze complex data, carry out and explain computations or to resolve complex problems.
• Identifying options based on research and consideration of their consequences.
• Provides inputs into decision making on complex problems.
• Deep understanding of NGS data analysis, and pipeline development for variant calling & developing reference assemblies.
• Proficiency in using Linux and maintaining Linux based servers and clusters
• Experience in web frameworks, such as Angular or React
• Knowledge of relational data management systems and demonstrated ability to extract data and navigate systems
• Experience in working within international organizations or multicultural organizations desired
• Critical and Creative Thinking, Teamwork, Communication and Client Orientation skills.