Digital Tools officer

About the Role

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking a Digital Tools Officer to support the PROSSIVA project in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This full-time position offers the opportunity to advance digital innovation in agricultural development, particularly in cassava seed production and certification systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise to the PROSSIVA project in digital tool development, ICT data handling, and web page management
• Serve as the focal point for the Digital Tools and Scaling Pillar for the cassava component in Tanzania and report on Pillar progress during cassava component meetings
• Link with the Seed Tracker ICT platform team of IITA-Ibadan to support the scaling of the Seed Tracker application and enhancement of its features
• Work with regulatory partners in Tanzania to enhance their use of Seed Tracker and increase their capacity to run the system independently, particularly for self-certification
• Collect and analyze data on seed producer Seed Tracker usage for self-certification purposes
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner institutions to enhance the integrated application of digital tools by regulators and seed producers
• Support the extension of the AI variety identification app – CropVAR
• Deliver reports summarizing Pillar progress, including metrics quantifying data delivery, ICT tool usage, and website access
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

• First degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related field
• Proven experience in digital tool development, ICT data management, and web page/website administration
• Experience working with digital platforms, databases, and data analytics tools
• Demonstrated experience in supporting system scaling and feature development

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with agricultural digital tools and platforms

Position Details

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-time
Organization: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) – Nonprofit/NGO