Data Capture Clerk, Texcoco, Mexico

Closing date: Monday, 2 March 2015

Posted Date: 2/27/2015

Job Category: Corporate Services - Project Management Unit

Position Title: Data Capture Clerk

Type of Contract: Nationally Recruited Staff

Location: Mexico

Description: We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated, and service-orientated professional for the position of Data Capture Clerk under the Project Management Unit. Please note this is strictly a temporary position (3 months).

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT® is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

The position will be based at CIMMYT's Main Campus (located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico).

Specific responsibilities of this position will include:

• Perform the collection of data and information generated by the research areas and laboratories of the Center.
• Keep the databases assigned to the units updated to ensure reliable information for the consultation by researchers.
• Perform analyzes requiring the use of computer equipment and propose techniques that help to obtain better and faster results.
• Keep the assigned equipment in optimal operating conditions and request maintenance when required.
• Report to the immediate supervisor any abnormal situations that occur in the process of the assigned work for immediate correction.
• Collaborate in the laboratory analysis as assigned, in order to contribute to meeting the objectives of the unit.
• Assist in carrying out tasks as assigned by your immediate supervisor.
• Perform any other tasks and assignments related to the program/project, as required by the supervisor.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualification, skills and attitudes: Essential:

• Minimum secondary education level; technical studies in computer sciences or equivalent is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar position and activities.
• Good computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Advanced level of English.
• Applicant must be organized, responsible, punctual, honest, and have extensive capacity of observation and analysis.
• Selected candidate will also have a good sense of initiative, attitude of service and good teamwork, and have the ability and liking for multi-tasking.

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email cover letter and CV (in English) no later than Monday, 2 March 2015 to Human Resources, CIMMYT (Email: nrsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please Indicate Position Reference number: M15132 in the subject of your email).

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For further information please contact Ricardo Perez, r.perez@cgiar.org