The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. We are one of 15 centres within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, and we have offices in Asia, Africa and South America.
CIFOR is looking for a visionary Senior Scientist, Household Livelihoods
Under the leadership of the Programme Director, the Senior Scientist will develop, facilitate and manage research projects at various sites globally. The Senior Scientist will work closely with relevant Research Staff in all CIFOR research programmes and research domains.
Details of duties, assignments and objectives will be further discussed and laid out in an annual performance contract.
Duties and responsibilities
- Participate in CIFOR’s research domains, focusing on household livelihood strategies. In the first instance, work will be centered on impacts on households of REDD demonstration activities, and on the role of forests in poverty alleviation (linked in particular to the Poverty and Environment Network).
- Help facilitate and identify strategic opportunities in the above domains;
- Provide scientific leadership and management, and undertake appropriate research;
- Develop and maintain partnerships;
- Develop and maintain donor relations;
- Support capacity building initiatives and staff development, and encourage continuous improvement and learning.
Requirements
Education, experience and technical skills and competencies
- PhD in an appropriate discipline (i.e. forestry, natural resources, economics or social sciences), with excellent knowledge and understanding of household livelihoods issues.
- 6 years of relevant experience post PhD and has experience in collaborative research.
- Publications record especially in peer-reviewed publications.
- Have track record in resource mobilization/fund raising and in proposal development/writing.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other international languages is preferred.
Personal competencies
- Strong managerial and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in working with multicultural and multidisciplinary research teams
- Proven facilitation and teambuilding capacity
- Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning, and committed to staff development.
Terms and conditions
- This is an internationally recruited position based in Bogor, Indonesia.
- CIFOR provides attractive international salary and compensation package, commensurate with the skills and experience of the candidate.
- The initial contract will be for 3 years with possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of this position and available resources.
Application process
- The application deadline is 31 October 2010.
- Interested candidates are invited to apply with a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 referees.
- We will acknowledge all applications, but we will contact only short-listed applicants. Please send your application to:
Human Resources Department, CIFOR
cifor-hr@cgiar.org
Please indicate the position in the email subject line.
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