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.