Job Title: Research Associate– Data Systems
Organisation: International Livestock Research Institute
Duty Station: Kawanda, Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is a non-profit organization that works with partners worldwide to enhance the roles that livestock play in food security and poverty alleviation, principally in Africa and Asia. The outcomes of these research partnerships help people in developing countries keep their farm animal’s alive and productive, increase and sustain their livestock and farm productivity, find profitable markets for their animal products, and reduce the risk of livestock-related diseases.
Job Summary: The Research Associate – Data Systems will contribute to livestock production/productivity and genetic data management systems (collation, processing, and storage) and tools for use in the Tropical Dairy Genetic Gain (TDGG) Project Country Program.
The position will be based at Alliance/ILRI office in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to livestock genetic data management systems (collation, processing and storage) and tools for use in the TDGG project
- Support, develop and provide training on existing tools and systems used for data capture, data extraction and reporting
- Respond to 1st level support requests from internal and external stakeholders including assistance in analysis and interpretation of data extracts
- Implement automations and process improvements to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of workflows and data pipelines
- Implement and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) protocols and routines, including safe and remote back-up of database systems and tools
- Participate in software development lifecycle processes to design, implement, test and deploy new data systems
- Ensure the confidentiality and security of information collected and all relevant data management systems
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- BA/BSc degree in Information Systems, Database Management, Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years of operational experience working with relational database systems e.g., MySQL, MS SQL Server including SQL programming, database design, database management.
- Experience of data visualization and reporting tools
- Knowledge of the application of quality assurance standards and procedures.
- Experience in software programming and product development
- Knowledge and experience of Linux o/s
- Experience and knowledge of cybersecurity and data protection best practices
- Experience in writing and maintaining Android applications (Highly desirable)
- Experience in writing and maintaining API endpoints (Highly desirable)
- Experience of data management for research projects, particularly biological and agricultural topics
- Experience of ODK/ONA or survey tools
- Use of Github or other version control system
- Excellent interpersonal communication and good personal organization skills
- Good communication ability in English, spoken and written
- Proactive, taking personal responsibility for good outcomes and deliverables
- Ability to work independently and within a team
How to Apply:
Applicants are invited to visit https://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/ to get full details of the position and to submit their applications which should include letter of application, CV and names/contacts of at least three professional referees. Applications MUST include reference Research Associate- Data Systems- ILRI as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Deadline: 10th April 2026
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24