About our organization
The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
About the project
This is a new four-year project with focus on three West African countries: Mali, Sierra Leone and Guinea. The initiative aims to improve livelihoods and the environment through ‘high value’ biocarbon interventions, namely agroforestry, rehabilitation of soils and landscapes and provision of essential products, improved forest management practices and sustainable wood energy systems. It will work in selected large landscapes, with other partners in the field, national institutions and policy makers.
About the position
ICRAF seeks to recruit a candidate for the position of Country Coordinator to be based in Sierra Leone. Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will also coordinate the implementation of the BIODEV project in Sierra Leone and backstop in Guinea. The job specifically includes the following duties:
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage country level partnerships with national and international organizations
- Manage financial and human resources
- Provide daily backstopping to site teams
- Capacity strengthening of national partners
- Monitor implementation and prepare periodic reports
- Engage in dialogue with government agencies
- Engage in design of research activities and analysis of data
- Write scientific publications, technical notes and other documents
Requirements
- MSc in a relevant discipline such as agriculture, forestry, environment, economics, sociology or MBA
- At least 5 years’ experience in research for development
- Experience in project management and implementation
- Experience in engaging with policy makers at both national and international levels
- Experience in managing staff
- Experience in field research and data analysis
- Experience working in West Africa
- Strong project management skills
- Very good knowledge in agroforestry, forestry and climate change
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent writing skills for scientific publications, targeting both donors and policy makers
- Excellent command of English and French
Terms of offer
The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is on regional terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
- A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org. Applicants should indicate “Application – Country Coordinator – Sierra Leone” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until 15th October 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected. We hope to hold interviews in Mali during the last week of October 2012.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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