CIAT%CGNET@INTERMAIL.ISI.EDU (06/29/91)
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Head of Information Management Unit
CIAT is an international agricultural research center whose aim is to
generate technology that will lead to lasting increases in agricultural
production while preserving the natural resource base. CIAT's area of
responsibility is the tropical world with special regional emphasis on Latin
America. CIAT headquarters are based in Cali Colombia with major research
stations in various agroecosystems within that country. Agricultural
scientists are also outposted in many tropical countries. Research
activities are developed through eight programs in the areas of Germplasm
Development, and Resource Management.
Job Description
The Information Management Unit (IMU) is responsible for the design,
building and monitoring of information systems including IBM mainframe and
microcomputer networks for management, research and internal and external
communications. These resources are deployed in a decentralized fashion,
built around interacting data domains in the fields of research (germplasm
enhancement, soil plant relationships, socio-economics and geographic
information systems), of management issues (partner institutions, research
projects, finance and administration) and bibliographic material.
The IMU assists teams within the data domains in developing and using
systems that support their unique information needs. It oversees center-
wide standards for database design and information flow. It also provides
hardware and software support for the various elements of the system. The
successful candidate will lead a team of analysts responsible for the
integration of information processing and data flow based at the CIAT
headquarters. He/she reports to the Deputy Director General, and will act
as Executive Secretary of a center-wide Information Management Committee.
Requirements
This is a senior position for a creative and forward-thinking
professional who has proven capacity to work with teams of scientists,
administrative and information specialists. The successful applicant must
have at least 5 years proven experience in the planning and administration
of information management systems, preferably in a research environment.
Experience in the technical implementation of hardware and software for
distributed relational databases, design and implementation of networks and
tele- communication systems, geographic information systems, bibliographic
systems and office automation is required. Knowledge of IBM mainframe
systems would be an advantage. An advanced degree in either computer
sciences, system engineering or related area is required. Some experience
with biological research methods is desirable. Excellent command of English
is necessary and a working knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.
Conditions of Appointment
Salary and perquisites are internationally competitive. Closing date
for applications is July 31 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Please submit curriculum vitae including names and addresses of three
professional referees to
Dr. Filemon Torres, Deputy Director General, CIAT,
Apartado Aereo 6713, Cali-Colombia;
or to F.Torres from CGNET or
F.Torres%CGNET@INTERMAIL.ISI.EDU from BITNET/EARN/INTERNET