Description

• Provide expertise to the PROSSIVA project in digital tool development, ICT data handling and web page management.
• Serve as the focal point for the Digital Tools and Scaling Pillar for the cassava component in Tanzania and report on Pillar progress during cassava component meetings
• Link with the Seed Tracker ICT platform team of IITA-Ibadan to support the scaling of the Seed Tracker application, and the enhancement of its features
• Work with regulatory partners in Tanzania to enhance their use of Seed Tracker and increase their capacity to run the system independently, particularly for self-certification
• Collect data analytics on seed producer SeedTracker usage for self-certification
• Work with colleagues and partner institutions to enhance the integrated application of digital tools by regulators and seed producers
• Work with colleagues to extend the use of the AI variety identification app – CropVAR
• Deliver reports summarizing Pillar progress, including metrics quantifying data delivery, ICT tool usage, and access to the project website.
• Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Benefits

• A first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in digital tool development, ICT data management, and web page/website administration.
• Experience working with digital platforms, databases, and data analytics tools.
• Familiarity with agricultural digital tools and platforms is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting system scaling, feature enhancement, and user adoption of digital applications.
• Experience of working with stakeholders, including government/regulatory bodies and development partners, is desirable.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Provide expertise to the PROSSIVA project in digital tool development, ICT data handling and web page management.
• Serve as the focal point for the Digital Tools and Scaling Pillar for the cassava component in Tanzania and report on Pillar progress during cassava component meetings
• Link with the Seed Tracker ICT platform team of IITA-Ibadan to support the scaling of the Seed Tracker application, and the enhancement of its features
• Work with regulatory partners in Tanzania to enhance their use of Seed Tracker and increase their capacity to run the system independently, particularly for self-certification
• Collect data analytics on seed producer SeedTracker usage for self-certification
• Work with colleagues and partner institutions to enhance the integrated application of digital tools by regulators and seed producers
• Work with colleagues to extend the use of the AI variety identification app – CropVAR
• Deliver reports summarizing Pillar progress, including metrics quantifying data delivery, ICT tool usage, and access to the project website.
• Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

• Digital tool development
• ICT data management
• Web page/website administration
• Working with digital platforms, databases, and data analytics tools
• Supporting system scaling, feature enhancement, and user adoption of digital applications
• Working with stakeholders, including government/regulatory bodies and development partners
• Analytical skills
• Reporting skills
• Documentation skills
• Communication skills
• Coordination skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

• A first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in digital tool development, ICT data management, and web page/website administration.
• Experience working with digital platforms, databases, and data analytics tools.
• Familiarity with agricultural digital tools and platforms is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting system scaling, feature enhancement, and user adoption of digital applications.
• Experience of working with stakeholders, including government/regulatory bodies and development partners, is desirable.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.