Analyst – Information Management and Open Science

The Analyst will be part of a team that endeavors to support the Alliance researchers throughout the entire research lifecycle, and also supports the design and implementation of Information Management activities, workflows, processes, and quality objectives around institutional strategic objectives. This position consists of being the main focal point for the Africa region for all matters that are related to Information Management and Open Science. This position will be located at the Alliance office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Engage primarily with researchers and project teams in the Africa region and provide the necessary support for their research needs.  
• Work closely with the Data Management Team in developing the TIP platform, and other information/data projects. 
• Collaborate with CGIAR teams and regional organizations as required to further improve information management and open science within the Alliance.
• Become the primary focal point for the Africa region regarding information management and open science.
• Ensure that researchers are kept informed about developments concerning scholarly publishing, open access and information management trends and issues.
• Ensure that researchers are aware and well versed on how to use the research tools, platforms and scholarly resources available to them. 
• Engage directly with data in Alliance IM&OS systems such as TIP and CGSpace to ensure Africa research is well managed and informs the Alliance strategic research results indicators. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information management, or Library Science, or any other related field
• Having worked in an international, special library for at least one year
• Proven experience with working with researchers and understanding /anticipating their research needs
• Proven experience of working with the DSpace platform
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Great organizational skills, including time management, and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent computer literacy in standard software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 
• Excellent written and communication skills; good command of the English language.