Management Information Systems (MIS) Specialist, Assam- World Vegetable Center

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for the post of Management Information Systems (MIS) Specialist to develop, design and evaluate the project research activities on the digital platform and capture real time data of the APART project. The position will be based in Guwahati, Assam and will work closely with the research team at WorldVeg regional headquarters in Hyderabad, India. This position is open for Indian nationals only.

The APART project funded by the World Bank is a comprehensive development project of the Government of Assam, funded by the World Bank, and involving national and international partners including World Vegetable Center. The vegetable research and development activities will involve improving the quality and availability of seeds and seedlings, promoting climate resilient production systems and safe and hygienic production. This will be done in close collaboration with Assam government and university partners.

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is an international non-profit institute for vegetable research and development.  Founded in 1971 with headquarters in Taiwan, the Center’s global network today covers East and Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Central Asia.  The Center mobilizes resources from the public and private sector to realize the potential of vegetables for healthier lives and more resilient livelihoods. WorldVeg’s improved varieties, production and postharvest methods help farmers increase vegetable harvests, raise incomes in poor rural and urban households, create jobs, and provide healthier, more nutritious diets for families and communities. For more information, please visit our website: worldveg.org

ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. ICRISAT and its partners help empower those living in the semi-arid tropics, especially smallholder farmers, to overcome poverty, hunger, malnutrition and a degraded environment through more efficient and profitable agriculture. ICRISAT is headquartered in Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and five country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT, established in 1972, is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. For more details, see www.icrisat.org.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a Management Information System (MIS), enabling more systematic and streamlined data collection
• Dashboard development, enabling data visualization, simplifying the complex data sets to provide significant solution to the stakeholder’s queries and facilitate geo-tagging of activities.
• Design a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework based on an effective management information system (MIS) that will include concurrent input-output and process monitoring and periodic impact assessment
• Perform scientific analysis of real time data (centrally and integrated) of the project activities.
• Assist in developing vegetable knowledge bank in coordination with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience: 

• MCA or equivalent degree from recognized university and at least 5 years’ working experience in projects related to Agriculture/Horticulture or allied development sectors.
• Hands-on experience of coordinating development activities with State/District level agencies/officials.
• Good computational skills with proficiency in Kobo, ODK, Python, SQL, Tableau, Java, JavaScript etc.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of Assamese language is desirable.
• Working experience in overseeing monitoring and evaluation activities will be an added advantage.
• Energetic and enthusiastic team player, with a passion to improve agricultural systems.

General: This appointment is initially for one year, renewable annually depending on requirement, performance of the incumbent and funding availability.

How to apply: Applicants should apply on or before 10 November, 2021 with latest Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer