
Current Vacancies with CIMMYT in Harare, Zimbabwe

Post-Doctoral Fellow or Associate – Agronomy Data Scientist, Harare, Zimbabwe
Required qualifications, skills, and attitudes:
- PhD degree in Computer Science, Crop Modelling, Statistics, or a related field.
- Advanced skills in Data Science and demonstrated data management experience.
- Demonstrated experience with R (or Python) programming.
- Experience applying best practices in data and database management, with a focus on Open and FAIR data.
- Experience in the use of collaborative tools and platforms for software development (e.g., GitHub).
- Enthusiastic about open source software.
- Experience handling large multi-thematic data with different formats; geospatial data processing and analysis is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to maintain code integrity and excellent documentation; clear understanding and operationalization of ETL processes.
- Good communication skills and command of English.
- Experience working in multi-cultural environments.
- The selected candidate should exhibit the following competencies: Client Orientation, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Teamwork, and Communication.
Benefits
The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual home travel airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.
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Project Assistant, Harare, Zimbabwe
Required academic qualifications, skills, and attitudes:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any other relevant degree.
- At least two years’ work experience in project administration within an international organization
- Must be proficient in computing skills; excel, word, power point, MS-project, web management.
- Good written and verbal communication skills is essential.
- The ability to prepare regularly used documents and reports without assistance.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
The selected candidate must be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Interpersonal skills, teamwork, communication, client orientation, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Requirements
Required academic qualifications, skills, and attitudes:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any other relevant degree.
- At least two years’ work experience in project administration within an international organization
- Must be proficient in computing skills; excel, word, power point, MS-project, web management.
- Good written and verbal communication skills is essential.
- The ability to prepare regularly used documents and reports without assistance.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
- The selected candidate must be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Interpersonal skills, teamwork, communication, client orientation, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
How to apply
Kindly fill and submit the online form no later than Wednesday 28th June 2023. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
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