Data Manager Job Careers – Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Organization: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator
About US:
The Government of the Republic of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Agricultural Cluster Development Project (ACDP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the Recruitment of additional staff for the Agriculture Cluster Development Project (ACDP).
About The Project:
The Government of Uganda has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the Agriculture Cluster Development Project (ACDP). The project is designed to: (a) raise both productivity and overall production of maize, beans, cassava, rice and coffee in 12 selected high potential agricultural areas in Uganda termed “clusters;” and (b) improve the effectiveness of the marketing chains for these commodities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the MAAIF Agricultural Statistics Database Design and develop database systems infrastructure for efficient data storage and utilization in line with NFASS.
- Develop infrastructure for a centralized data repository/data warehouse to provide a platform for deployment of decision support systems;
- Maintain database systems infrastructure in a functional and secure state.
- Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and security;
- Support users in the use of the DBMS and its associated applications and software tools e.g CS Pro, Stata
- Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users;
- Refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements;
- Installing and testing new versions of the DBMS;
- Maintaining data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act;
- Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
- Controlling access permissions and privileges to the Database;
- Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans;
- Ensuring that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly;
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Performance Indicators
- MAAIF Agricultural Statistics Database marinated and database system infrastructure developed for efficient data storage.
- Infrastructure for efficient data storage repository/data warehouse developed.
- Database systems infrastructure maintained in a secure state.
- Users in the use of the DBMS and its associated applications supported.
- Physical design to meet storage requirements refined.
- New versions of the DBMS tested and installed.
- Data standards maintained in adherence to Data Protection Act.
- Data documentation written.
- Access permissions and privileges to the Database controlled.
- Back-up and recovery plans developed, managed and tested.
- Functionality of storage and archiving procedures ensured
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Computer science, Statistics, Information Technology and related field.
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Communication Technology or related field.
- Understanding of structured query language (SQL), Knowledge of ‘relational database management systems’ (RDBMS), ‘object-oriented database management systems’ (OODBMS) and XML database management systems,
- Experience with their database software/web applications, Up-to-date knowledge of technology.
- Experience: Relevant work experience of at least 3 years’ experience in data base management.
- Interpersonal skills: Motivated self-starter and good interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively in teams. High levels of energy, initiative and flexibility in quickly adjusting to changing work program requirements. Ability to juggle numerous competing demands and priorities, respond quickly to internal and external client requests, and set priorities for self and others.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
The short listing shall be conducted in accordance with the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of providers (under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants) by World Bank Borrowers (Jan 2011) Consultants Guidelines.
Sealed Expression of Interest (application letters, curriculum vitae and copies of the academic documents) should be submitted to the address below .Please indicate the position being applied for on top of the envelope.
Address: The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries
Procurement and Disposal Unit Office,
Plot 16-18, Lugard Avenue,
P.O. Box 102, Entebbe – UGANDA.
Email address: ps@agriculture.go.ug
Deadline: 10th March 2020