The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for one (1) Data Management Intern to provide support to the Genebank Department and work close with the Digital & Data Department in Lima, Peru.
About CIP: CIP is part of the CGIAR global research partnership committed to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. CIP’s mission is to develop and share science-based innovations in potato, sweetpotato, and other root and tuber crops. CIP partners with organizations in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen agri-food systems and provide economic, social, and nutritional benefits, especially for women and youth. We integrate social and biophysical sciences to address complex challenges in food and agriculture.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the data preparation and quality assurance required for ClP's transition from GRIN-Integral to GGCE.
- Ensure CIP's genebank data meets the quality and accessibility standards required by the Al71 Genebanks Al pipeline.
- Recover and integrate existing but uncaptured data (field trial evaluations,



genomic datasets, corporate database records) into the genebank information system.
- Support data cleaning, harmonization, and interoperability activities across genebank and research datasets.
- Produce documented, transferable work products that strengthen institutional data management capacity.

What are we looking for?
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in data engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field.
- Strong SOL skills (ability to write queries against relational databases, understand schema structures, and perform data validation).
- Experience with Python or R for data manipulation and scripting.
- Familiarity with data cleaning, transformation, and ETL processes.
- Strong documentation habits and ability to work methodically.
- Working proficiency in English and Spanish.
- Background or coursework in bioinformatics, agricultural scien

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