Database and IT support assistant FERARI at International Fertilizer Development (IFDC)

About The Job

Job Summary
FERARI needs an assistant in supporting the harmonization of data from agronomic trials and economic surveys, population of IFDC-FERARI Files Catalog System and development of FERARI’s database systems. 

• The candidate will have an education in database development and basic experience in work with database systems. 

Duties:

• Execute work activities under supervision of the FERARI’s Agronomic modeling and Mapping Specialist and Country Coordinator.
• Support harmonization and standardization of agronomic data files from agronomic trials and economic surveys.
• Support collecting and populating data and reports into FERARI’s Files Catalog System
• Support development of FERARI’s database system.
• Participate in meetings support other related activities under the assigned directorate.
• Assist in the collection and processing of data using drone technology.
• Organize all survey instruments for field data collection (KoboCollect - ODK Collect app)

Required Experience
Requirements:

• Diploma in Information Technology
• Extensive knowledge in the use of Microsoft suite
• Experienced in the use of data collection tools such as Kobocollect
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the use of IT in agricultural sciences and practice
• Experienced in working with international agricultural research organization in a multicultural environment
• Good communication skills and ability to teach