M25156 Data Specialist, Genebanks

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

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CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Data specialist, to implement and support the current processes of the GRP program.

The position will be based at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, State of Mexico, near Mexico City.

Specific duties:

• Maintain, configure, update, and proactively optimize Genebanks systems to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Design and apply testing and validation procedures to ensure the reliability and functionality of implemented software systems.
• Develop and update reports and metrics using Power BI or other business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• Provide support for the installation, configuration, and testing of label design and printing software, ensuring integration with existing systems.
• Provide first-level support:

○ Understand and define the required infrastructure for the operation of the technological ecosystem.

○ Identify application failures to report and/or resolve them.

○ Configure peripheral devices (printers connected to GGCE).

○ Provide training and technical support to the entire germplasm bank team in the use of the information system during operation.

• Collaborate with other CGIAR Genebanks to implement the best practices in information management.
• Generate documentation related to practices, supports, and infrastructure of the technological ecosystem.
• Gather and present user requirements to the CGIAR focal group.
• Provide support for mobile applications developed in Android connected to GGCE.
• Meet the objectives determined by your management.

Requirements

• The candidate must have a professional degree in systems engineering or software engineering
• The candidate must have Minimum 3 years of experience in leading data science teams, preferably in an agricultural or environmental context.
• Intermediate level of English language (English test will be administered; candidate must score a minimum of B2 as per CEFR).
• The candidate must have knowledge in programming languages such as:

○ Mandatory:

• SQL language for databases, preferably in Microsoft SQL Server.
• UML diagramming.
• Proficiency in Linux-based systems for software solution management.
• Experience using command lines, scripts (Bash, Python), and configuring services in Linux environments.
• Consumption of APIs and software integration methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience with Docker for deploying and managing containerized applications.

○ Preferred:

• Angular Development Framework
• Mobile application development in Android.
• GIT.
• Microsoft PowerBI.
• Zebra Designer Pro.
• Jasper reports.
• Seagull Scientific BarTender.
• Pentaho (data migration with ETL).

The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies:

• Effective communication: know how to present your ideas, communicate effectively and clearly.
• Teamwork: be empathetic with all your colleagues, facilitating the interpretation of requirements in interdisciplinary groups.
• Conflict resolution: be able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Adaptability: understand and implement new changes according to the needs of your objectives.
• Ability to diagnose problems in computer systems and coordinate solutions with external providers.

Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).