Home 
How Blumble Works 
Search Algorithm 
Your Privacy 
About 
Facebook
Twitter
Blog
https://cifor.org
Center for International Forestry Research
Most recent job postings at Center for International Forestry Research
via Jooble
posted_at: 8 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the... climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined
CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the... climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Consultant – GLFx Coordinator
Overview
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) was first launched in 2013 by CIFOR with core partners including UNEP, the World Bank, and the Government of Germany. Meaningful engagement of youth and other typically marginalized stakeholders was a cornerstone of GLF’s operation from the beginning.
Today, the GLF is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on sustainable land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement.
Building on a decade of successful conferencing during which we achieved the mainstreaming of the landscape approach the GLF has evolved to five innovation areas each set up to contribute to strengthening and enabling decentralized local action towards ecosystem restoration. These include: 1) Creating a Digital Knowledge Commons (having reached a billion people in 185 countries); 2) Pioneering Youth Leadership (60,000, 160 countries); 3) GLF Learning Program (Landscape Academy (18,000 learners); 4) GLF Investment Case, sustainable finance, and value chains, and 5) GLFx and GLF Communities of Practice. GLFx, is our program to decentralize the Forum to create community led GLF chapters, and communities of practice, that are designed to carry out restoration and other activities (including advocacy) on the ground while creating a learning hub at the national and subnational level.
GLF is supported by its Charter Members, 33 leading sustainable development organisations who invest in and co-create activities on the GLF platform and offer opportunities for intergenerational learning and exchange.
GLF is a place where a farmer can inform action, pathways, and policies; where international organizations can learn from the private sector and vice versa; and where CEOs, community leaders, communicators and scientists can share, learn, connect, and act together.
From building the investment case for sustainable landscapes, to conserving and restoring peatlands, to supporting restoration in Africa, GLF has been at the cutting edge in hosting and facilitating all manner of discussions to accelerate positive action for people, for the environment, and for the achievement of global climate and SDGs.
Duties and responsibilities
GLFx is an inclusive grassroots movement that bridges
local voices to global agendas and brings the spirit of GLF to local
communities. The GLFx initiative will foster regular gatherings of
like-minded stakeholders towards the acceleration of restoration activities
within their degraded ecosystems. These multi-stakeholder dialogues will gather
key actors, including private sector, NGOs, and government, for
solution-oriented discussions to catalyze restoration action.
The GLFx mechanism will collect and share ideas and insights emerging
from local projects to regional and global levels while disseminating upcoming,
innovative restoration technology rapidly to a local level. GLFx will build on existing restoration initiatives,
unite youth, indigenous, rural, and women’s groups, and be underpinned by
technical support provided by CIFOR and ICRAF.
The GLFx Coordinator will serve as the
global focal point for the GLFx initiative with a special focus on the Africa
region, playing a key role in achieving GLF’s aspiration of building an active
and vibrant online and offline community of like-minded individuals. Through
working within the GLF Knowledge Team and in close collaboration with the GLF
Communications and Digital teams, the GLFx Coordinator – supported by other regional
officers - will be responsible for growing and managing the GLFx community,
comprising of community-led chapters and Communities of Practice.
The GLFx Coordinator will work closely
with the following team members:
• GLF Program Manager, Community & Action
• GLF Knowledge Coordinator
• GLFx team members
• GLF Youth Coordinator
Key responsibilities include the following:
Develop, update and implement strategies for
community mobilization in the GLF, including chapter and GLFx platform
• In close collaboration with the GLF
Program Manager, Community & Action, review, assess, and edit when needed,
the current processes for chapter applications, onboarding & journey.
• Under the guidance of the GLF Program
Manager, Community & Action, coordinate the GLFx team to design, implement
and successfully deliver activities and deliverables
• Ensure co-production of knowledge with the
GLFx network to feed into the broader Knowledge of Commons Strategy, and
support processes for knowledge sharing, ensuring GLFx activities are
demand-driven and informed by consultations
• Work closely with the learning and GLF
Youth teams on capacity development opportunities, ensuring GLF address the
needs of the GLFx network and supporting the growth of the same.
• Work in close collaboration with the
Knowledge Management and M&E Officer, to ensure monitoring of GLFx processes
and measuring of successes.
• Monthly reporting on community KPIs and taking action on
underperforming KPIs
Coordinate global GLFx chapters and Communities
of Practice (CoP), ensuring quantitative and qualitative growth
• Engage directly with selected communities, networks, chapters,
and stakeholders, with a strong focus on the Africa region; this can include,
but is not limited to, leading GLFx chapter meetings and engage with chapters
and CoPs in the platform.
• Regularly engage with GLFx Chapter coordinators,
providing support and guidance to chapter activities and projects when needed.
• With the support of the GLF Communications team,
execute innovative approaches and activities for growing an action-oriented
community (for example, webinars, competitions, quizzes, videos, etc.)
• Collaborate with the GLF Digital & Communication
team to ensure visibility of chapters throughout all the different GLF
communication elements (e.g. website, newsletter, Landscape News, etc.)
• Lead chapter recruitment, onboarding, and engagement
over time, ensuring the quality of the selected chapters and regular
needs-assessments
• Coordinate with the GLF Knowledge Team to ensure
quality and maintain standard of GLFx events and related knowledge products.
• Ensure the GLFx platform serves the need of the GLFx
community
Partnerships, Fundraising and Growth
• Develop, lead and maintain relationships with both new
and existing, strategic partners and donors to ensure the GLFx program is
recognized, amplified and supported by partners.
• Ensure the continued growth of the GLFx network
regionally, strengthening relationships with regional partners and members.
• Identify, connect andcoordinate with the CIFOR-ICRAF network and the GLF Charter Members, to
ensure chapter activities and projects receive technical support, are
underpinned by robust evidence and knowledge, and apply rights-based and
gender-sensitive approaches
• Work in close collaboration with the GLF Sustainable
Finance team to assist with chapter funding schemes and related donor’s
deliverables
• Explore partnership opportunities while maximizing
synergies across the GLFx mechanism and the broader GLF agenda.
• Secure resources (in-kind and financial) for
activities by mainstreaming youth in resource mobilization efforts, including
within funding proposals, budgets, and emerging partnerships.
• With the support of the GLF Program Manager, Community
& Action, prepare and manage an annual budget, ensuring expenses are
meaningful and objective-based.
Education, knowledge and experience
• University degree in disciplines that are relevant to one or more of the GLF themes and sustainable development goals;
• At least 2 years’ experience in international development, community engagement, partner relations or growing online or in-person communities of practice. Volunteer experience can be considered too;
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate complex projects;
• Ability to produce high quality written content;
• Prior experience with community mobilization relating to sustainable landscapes;
• Previous experience in managing a team and a budget is an asset;
• Experience in designing and running development or advocacy campaigns is an asset;
• Fluency in English is essential, other languages (French, Spanish) an advantage.
Personal attributes and competencies
• Self-motivated, resourceful and energetic;
• Enjoy networking and meeting new people from different cultures
• Able to find creative solutions, is flexible and adaptable;
• Able to strategize at both macro and micro levels;
• A team player, able to work in multidisciplinary teams and have outstanding interpersonal communications skills;
• Outstanding diplomatic and negotiation skills;
• Proven ability to work well under pressure
Terms and conditions
• This is a full-time consultancy position.
• Period of the consultancy is expected to be April 2023 – March 2024, with possibility for extension.
• Work locations: home based, preferably in CEST time zone.
To apply, please visit our career site at:
http://www.cifor.org/careers and https://www.worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf
To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor.org and www.worldagroforestry.org
CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
Application process
The application deadline is 19 Mar-2023
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates Show more details...
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the... climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Consultant – GLFx Coordinator
Overview
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) was first launched in 2013 by CIFOR with core partners including UNEP, the World Bank, and the Government of Germany. Meaningful engagement of youth and other typically marginalized stakeholders was a cornerstone of GLF’s operation from the beginning.
Today, the GLF is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on sustainable land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement.
Building on a decade of successful conferencing during which we achieved the mainstreaming of the landscape approach the GLF has evolved to five innovation areas each set up to contribute to strengthening and enabling decentralized local action towards ecosystem restoration. These include: 1) Creating a Digital Knowledge Commons (having reached a billion people in 185 countries); 2) Pioneering Youth Leadership (60,000, 160 countries); 3) GLF Learning Program (Landscape Academy (18,000 learners); 4) GLF Investment Case, sustainable finance, and value chains, and 5) GLFx and GLF Communities of Practice. GLFx, is our program to decentralize the Forum to create community led GLF chapters, and communities of practice, that are designed to carry out restoration and other activities (including advocacy) on the ground while creating a learning hub at the national and subnational level.
GLF is supported by its Charter Members, 33 leading sustainable development organisations who invest in and co-create activities on the GLF platform and offer opportunities for intergenerational learning and exchange.
GLF is a place where a farmer can inform action, pathways, and policies; where international organizations can learn from the private sector and vice versa; and where CEOs, community leaders, communicators and scientists can share, learn, connect, and act together.
From building the investment case for sustainable landscapes, to conserving and restoring peatlands, to supporting restoration in Africa, GLF has been at the cutting edge in hosting and facilitating all manner of discussions to accelerate positive action for people, for the environment, and for the achievement of global climate and SDGs.
Duties and responsibilities
GLFx is an inclusive grassroots movement that bridges
local voices to global agendas and brings the spirit of GLF to local
communities. The GLFx initiative will foster regular gatherings of
like-minded stakeholders towards the acceleration of restoration activities
within their degraded ecosystems. These multi-stakeholder dialogues will gather
key actors, including private sector, NGOs, and government, for
solution-oriented discussions to catalyze restoration action.
The GLFx mechanism will collect and share ideas and insights emerging
from local projects to regional and global levels while disseminating upcoming,
innovative restoration technology rapidly to a local level. GLFx will build on existing restoration initiatives,
unite youth, indigenous, rural, and women’s groups, and be underpinned by
technical support provided by CIFOR and ICRAF.
The GLFx Coordinator will serve as the
global focal point for the GLFx initiative with a special focus on the Africa
region, playing a key role in achieving GLF’s aspiration of building an active
and vibrant online and offline community of like-minded individuals. Through
working within the GLF Knowledge Team and in close collaboration with the GLF
Communications and Digital teams, the GLFx Coordinator – supported by other regional
officers - will be responsible for growing and managing the GLFx community,
comprising of community-led chapters and Communities of Practice.
The GLFx Coordinator will work closely
with the following team members:
• GLF Program Manager, Community & Action
• GLF Knowledge Coordinator
• GLFx team members
• GLF Youth Coordinator
Key responsibilities include the following:
Develop, update and implement strategies for
community mobilization in the GLF, including chapter and GLFx platform
• In close collaboration with the GLF
Program Manager, Community & Action, review, assess, and edit when needed,
the current processes for chapter applications, onboarding & journey.
• Under the guidance of the GLF Program
Manager, Community & Action, coordinate the GLFx team to design, implement
and successfully deliver activities and deliverables
• Ensure co-production of knowledge with the
GLFx network to feed into the broader Knowledge of Commons Strategy, and
support processes for knowledge sharing, ensuring GLFx activities are
demand-driven and informed by consultations
• Work closely with the learning and GLF
Youth teams on capacity development opportunities, ensuring GLF address the
needs of the GLFx network and supporting the growth of the same.
• Work in close collaboration with the
Knowledge Management and M&E Officer, to ensure monitoring of GLFx processes
and measuring of successes.
• Monthly reporting on community KPIs and taking action on
underperforming KPIs
Coordinate global GLFx chapters and Communities
of Practice (CoP), ensuring quantitative and qualitative growth
• Engage directly with selected communities, networks, chapters,
and stakeholders, with a strong focus on the Africa region; this can include,
but is not limited to, leading GLFx chapter meetings and engage with chapters
and CoPs in the platform.
• Regularly engage with GLFx Chapter coordinators,
providing support and guidance to chapter activities and projects when needed.
• With the support of the GLF Communications team,
execute innovative approaches and activities for growing an action-oriented
community (for example, webinars, competitions, quizzes, videos, etc.)
• Collaborate with the GLF Digital & Communication
team to ensure visibility of chapters throughout all the different GLF
communication elements (e.g. website, newsletter, Landscape News, etc.)
• Lead chapter recruitment, onboarding, and engagement
over time, ensuring the quality of the selected chapters and regular
needs-assessments
• Coordinate with the GLF Knowledge Team to ensure
quality and maintain standard of GLFx events and related knowledge products.
• Ensure the GLFx platform serves the need of the GLFx
community
Partnerships, Fundraising and Growth
• Develop, lead and maintain relationships with both new
and existing, strategic partners and donors to ensure the GLFx program is
recognized, amplified and supported by partners.
• Ensure the continued growth of the GLFx network
regionally, strengthening relationships with regional partners and members.
• Identify, connect andcoordinate with the CIFOR-ICRAF network and the GLF Charter Members, to
ensure chapter activities and projects receive technical support, are
underpinned by robust evidence and knowledge, and apply rights-based and
gender-sensitive approaches
• Work in close collaboration with the GLF Sustainable
Finance team to assist with chapter funding schemes and related donor’s
deliverables
• Explore partnership opportunities while maximizing
synergies across the GLFx mechanism and the broader GLF agenda.
• Secure resources (in-kind and financial) for
activities by mainstreaming youth in resource mobilization efforts, including
within funding proposals, budgets, and emerging partnerships.
• With the support of the GLF Program Manager, Community
& Action, prepare and manage an annual budget, ensuring expenses are
meaningful and objective-based.
Education, knowledge and experience
• University degree in disciplines that are relevant to one or more of the GLF themes and sustainable development goals;
• At least 2 years’ experience in international development, community engagement, partner relations or growing online or in-person communities of practice. Volunteer experience can be considered too;
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate complex projects;
• Ability to produce high quality written content;
• Prior experience with community mobilization relating to sustainable landscapes;
• Previous experience in managing a team and a budget is an asset;
• Experience in designing and running development or advocacy campaigns is an asset;
• Fluency in English is essential, other languages (French, Spanish) an advantage.
Personal attributes and competencies
• Self-motivated, resourceful and energetic;
• Enjoy networking and meeting new people from different cultures
• Able to find creative solutions, is flexible and adaptable;
• Able to strategize at both macro and micro levels;
• A team player, able to work in multidisciplinary teams and have outstanding interpersonal communications skills;
• Outstanding diplomatic and negotiation skills;
• Proven ability to work well under pressure
Terms and conditions
• This is a full-time consultancy position.
• Period of the consultancy is expected to be April 2023 – March 2024, with possibility for extension.
• Work locations: home based, preferably in CEST time zone.
To apply, please visit our career site at:
http://www.cifor.org/careers and https://www.worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf
To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor.org and www.worldagroforestry.org
CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
Application process
The application deadline is 19 Mar-2023
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates Show more details...
via Jooble
posted_at: 8 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the... climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined
CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the... climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
GLFx Digital & Community Support Intern
Overview
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) was first launched in 2013 by CIFOR with core partners including UNEP, the World Bank, and the Government of Germany. Meaningful engagement of youth and other typically marginalized stakeholders was a cornerstone of GLF’s operation from the beginning.
Today, the GLF is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on sustainable land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement.
Building on a decade of successful conferencing during which we achieved the mainstreaming of the landscape approach the GLF has evolved to five innovation areas each set up to contribute to strengthening and enabling decentralized local action towards ecosystem restoration.
These include: 1) Creating a Digital Knowledge Commons (having reached a billion people in 185 countries); 2) Pioneering Youth Leadership (60,000, 160 countries); 3) GLF Learning Program (Landscape Academy (18,000 learners); 4) GLF Investment Case, sustainable finance, and value chains, and 5) GLFx and GLF Communities of Practice. GLFx, is our program to decentralize the Forum to create community led GLF chapters, and communities of practice, that are designed to carry out restoration and other activities (including advocacy) on the ground while creating a learning hub at the national and subnational level.
GLF is supported by its Charter Members, 33 leading sustainable development organisations who invest in and co-create activities on the GLF platform and offer opportunities for intergenerational learning and exchange.
GLF is a place where a farmer can inform action, pathways, and policies; where international organizations can learn from the private sector and vice versa; and where CEOs, community leaders, communicators and scientists can share, learn, connect, and act together.
From building the investment case for sustainable landscapes, to conserving and restoring peatlands, to supporting restoration in Africa, GLF has been at the cutting edge in hosting and facilitating all manner of discussions to accelerate positive action for people, for the environment, and for the achievement of global climate and SDGs.
Duties and responsibilities
The primary objective of the GLFx & Community Support intern is
to assist the GLFx team in ensuringthe
GLFx platform is effectively working and serving the community, engaging
members within theplatform keeping
it up to date and interactive, and supporting with communication in the
platformbothinEnglishandFrench.
Keyresponsibilitiesincludethefollowing:
• Provide general support to the
GLFx team, with a specific focus on themanagementoftheGLFxPlatform
and engagement of the community (both in platform and not).
• Support in collating
technical-related issues of the GLFx Platform and connect with the GLFdigitalteamtofollowup.
• Support in developing and
sharing community engagement resources to GLFx PlatformmembersandGLFxadministrators
• Create content for and manage
the GLFx Team Platform profile, sharing communityengagement resources, writing posts that foster interactivity,
and answer any questions onthe
platform usingthis profile
• Assistindevelopingfeedback formsfortheGLFxPlatform
• Connect with the broader GLF
team to ensure the platfrom can be used for engagementbefore,duringandafterevents
• Engage the community on the
platform both in English and/or French, and provide English-French/Spanish and French/Spanish-Englishtranslationsupportasneeded.
• Support with communication
related task, including social media sharing, GLF lives and articles, ensuring
chapter activities in the platform are visible to a broader audience.
• Ensure GLFx relevant webpages
and items in the general GLF website, as well us publich GLFx platform pages,
are up to date
• Supportwithanyothertasksastheyrise.
Education, knowledge and experience
• Currently enrolled or recently graduated in a M.Sc. on Sustainable Development, Communications or similar fields. Alternatively, graduated in a B.Sc. with 1 years’ experience (volunteer or not) in communications, engagement, content creation and digital communications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with creating original material and content for social media and running social media campaigns is an asset
• Experience with online engagement, capacity development, or event-management is an asset.
• Experience with WordPress, HTML, Javascript, cloud-based online community management platform for incubators, Canva, and Trello-board is an asset.
• Experienced and/or comfortable with remote work
• Fluency in French or Spanish and English is required
• Must be under the age of 35
Personal attributes and competencies
• Creative and passionate about changing the world
• Be self-motivated, resourceful and energetic
• Be pro-active and autonomous
• Be able to find creative solutions
• Value attention to detail
• Be a team player with great interpersonal communications skills
• Have a proven ability to work well under pressure.
• Based in CEST time zone is an asset.
Terms and conditions
• This is a full-time internship opportunity.
• CIFOR’s employment conditions follow local labor laws and regulations. CIFOR will employ suitable candidates regardless of nationality, provided that they comply with the local requirements for working at the location chosen for their home base, and that these terms and conditions are not against local labor laws and regulations.
• Period of the internship is expected to be April 2023 – December 2023.
• Work locations: home-based, preferably in CEST time zone or similar.
To apply, please visit our career site at:
http://www.cifor.org/careers and https://www.worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf
To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor.org and www.worldagroforestry.org
CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
Application process
The application deadline is 26 Mar-2023
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates Show more details...
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the... climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
GLFx Digital & Community Support Intern
Overview
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) was first launched in 2013 by CIFOR with core partners including UNEP, the World Bank, and the Government of Germany. Meaningful engagement of youth and other typically marginalized stakeholders was a cornerstone of GLF’s operation from the beginning.
Today, the GLF is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on sustainable land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement.
Building on a decade of successful conferencing during which we achieved the mainstreaming of the landscape approach the GLF has evolved to five innovation areas each set up to contribute to strengthening and enabling decentralized local action towards ecosystem restoration.
These include: 1) Creating a Digital Knowledge Commons (having reached a billion people in 185 countries); 2) Pioneering Youth Leadership (60,000, 160 countries); 3) GLF Learning Program (Landscape Academy (18,000 learners); 4) GLF Investment Case, sustainable finance, and value chains, and 5) GLFx and GLF Communities of Practice. GLFx, is our program to decentralize the Forum to create community led GLF chapters, and communities of practice, that are designed to carry out restoration and other activities (including advocacy) on the ground while creating a learning hub at the national and subnational level.
GLF is supported by its Charter Members, 33 leading sustainable development organisations who invest in and co-create activities on the GLF platform and offer opportunities for intergenerational learning and exchange.
GLF is a place where a farmer can inform action, pathways, and policies; where international organizations can learn from the private sector and vice versa; and where CEOs, community leaders, communicators and scientists can share, learn, connect, and act together.
From building the investment case for sustainable landscapes, to conserving and restoring peatlands, to supporting restoration in Africa, GLF has been at the cutting edge in hosting and facilitating all manner of discussions to accelerate positive action for people, for the environment, and for the achievement of global climate and SDGs.
Duties and responsibilities
The primary objective of the GLFx & Community Support intern is
to assist the GLFx team in ensuringthe
GLFx platform is effectively working and serving the community, engaging
members within theplatform keeping
it up to date and interactive, and supporting with communication in the
platformbothinEnglishandFrench.
Keyresponsibilitiesincludethefollowing:
• Provide general support to the
GLFx team, with a specific focus on themanagementoftheGLFxPlatform
and engagement of the community (both in platform and not).
• Support in collating
technical-related issues of the GLFx Platform and connect with the GLFdigitalteamtofollowup.
• Support in developing and
sharing community engagement resources to GLFx PlatformmembersandGLFxadministrators
• Create content for and manage
the GLFx Team Platform profile, sharing communityengagement resources, writing posts that foster interactivity,
and answer any questions onthe
platform usingthis profile
• Assistindevelopingfeedback formsfortheGLFxPlatform
• Connect with the broader GLF
team to ensure the platfrom can be used for engagementbefore,duringandafterevents
• Engage the community on the
platform both in English and/or French, and provide English-French/Spanish and French/Spanish-Englishtranslationsupportasneeded.
• Support with communication
related task, including social media sharing, GLF lives and articles, ensuring
chapter activities in the platform are visible to a broader audience.
• Ensure GLFx relevant webpages
and items in the general GLF website, as well us publich GLFx platform pages,
are up to date
• Supportwithanyothertasksastheyrise.
Education, knowledge and experience
• Currently enrolled or recently graduated in a M.Sc. on Sustainable Development, Communications or similar fields. Alternatively, graduated in a B.Sc. with 1 years’ experience (volunteer or not) in communications, engagement, content creation and digital communications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with creating original material and content for social media and running social media campaigns is an asset
• Experience with online engagement, capacity development, or event-management is an asset.
• Experience with WordPress, HTML, Javascript, cloud-based online community management platform for incubators, Canva, and Trello-board is an asset.
• Experienced and/or comfortable with remote work
• Fluency in French or Spanish and English is required
• Must be under the age of 35
Personal attributes and competencies
• Creative and passionate about changing the world
• Be self-motivated, resourceful and energetic
• Be pro-active and autonomous
• Be able to find creative solutions
• Value attention to detail
• Be a team player with great interpersonal communications skills
• Have a proven ability to work well under pressure.
• Based in CEST time zone is an asset.
Terms and conditions
• This is a full-time internship opportunity.
• CIFOR’s employment conditions follow local labor laws and regulations. CIFOR will employ suitable candidates regardless of nationality, provided that they comply with the local requirements for working at the location chosen for their home base, and that these terms and conditions are not against local labor laws and regulations.
• Period of the internship is expected to be April 2023 – December 2023.
• Work locations: home-based, preferably in CEST time zone or similar.
To apply, please visit our career site at:
http://www.cifor.org/careers and https://www.worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf
To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor.org and www.worldagroforestry.org
CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
Application process
The application deadline is 26 Mar-2023
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates Show more details...
via Trabajo.org
posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the... climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined
CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the... climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Consultant – GLFx Coordinator
Overview
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is a partnership initiative led by CIFOR through its GLF Team. The team is based in the new CIFOR office in Bonn, Germany and the CIFOR headquarters in Indonesia. The GLF Team is responsible for delivery on all GLF activities, and for expanding the GLF partnership and community.
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated landscapes which aims to create a movement of one billion people around productive, prosperous, equitable and resilient landscapes. Founded by CIFOR, UN Environment and the World Bank, with 23 charter members among the world’s leading development organizations, and core funding provided by the German Government, the GLF operates from a Secretariat in Bonn and focuses on five main themes: Restoration, Finance, Rights, Food and Livelihoods and Measuring Progress.
Since 2013, over 180,000 stakeholders from more than 4400 organizations and 185 countries have engaged with the GLF in person and online, with stakeholders from community and indigenous peoples organizations, finance, civil society, government, media and the youth. We have reached 500 million people online and through traditional media The GLF is founded on four principles: connecting, sharing, learning and acting and has produced global conferences in the following cities: Warsaw, Lima, London, Paris, Marrakech, Jakarta, Bonn, Washington D.C, Nairobi, Katowice, Kyoto, Bonn, New York, Accra, Luxembourg and Santiago.
From building the investment case for sustainable landscapes, to developing a gold standard for Indigenous peoples rights, to supporting the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, the GLF has been at the cutting edge in hosting and facilitating all manner of discussions to accelerate positive action for people, for the environment, and for the achievement of global climate and SDGs.
GLFx is an inclusive grassroots movement that bridges local voices to global agendas and brings the spirit of GLF to local communities. The GLFx initiative will foster regular gatherings of like-minded stakeholders towards the acceleration of restoration activities within their degraded ecosystems. These multi-stakeholder dialogues will gather key actors, including private sector, NGOs, and government, for solution-oriented discussions to catalyze restoration action. The GLFx mechanism will collect and share ideas and insights emerging from local projects to regional and global levels while disseminating upcoming, innovative restoration technology rapidly to a local level. GLFx will build on existing restoration initiatives, unite youth, indigenous, rural, and women’s groups, and be underpinned by technical support provided by CIFOR and ICRAF.
Duties and responsibilities
The GLFx Coordinator will develop and implement strategies, principles and priorities for community mobilization in the GLF and ensure the corresponding activities are aligned with the broader GLF priorities and plans. This includes GLFx’s contribution to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The GLFx Coordinator will support this implementation through GLF community building tools.
Key responsibilities include the following:
Develop, update and implement strategies for community mobilization in the GLF, including community-led chapters and GLFx platform engagement
• In close collaboration with the GLF Program Manager, Community & Action, review, assess, and edit when needed, the current chapter applications, onboarding & journey.
• Under the guidance of the GLF Program Manager, Community & Action, coordinate the GLFx team to design, implement and successfully deliver activities and deliverables
• Ensure co-production of knowledge with the GLFx network to feed into the broader Knowledge of Commons Strategy, and support processes for knowledge sharing, ensuring GLFx activities are demand-driven and informed by consultations
• Work closely with the learning and GLF Youth teams on capacity development opportunities, ensuring GLF address the needs of the GLFx network and supporting the growth of the same.
• Work in close collaboration with the Knowledge Management and M&E Officer, to ensure monitoring of GLFx processes and measuring of successes.
• Monthly reporting on community KPIs and taking action on underperforming KPIs
Coordinate global GLFx chapters and Communities of Practice (CoP), ensuring quantitative and qualitative growth
• Engage directly with selected communities, networks and stakeholders; this can include, but is not limited to, leading GLFx chapter meetings and engage with chapters and CoPs in the platform.
• Regularly engage with GLFx Chapter coordinators, providing support and guidance to chapter activities and projects when needed
• With the support of the GLFx Communications coordinator, execute innovative approaches and activities for growing an action-oriented community of practice (for example, webinars, competitions, quizzes, videos, etc.)
• With the support of the GLFx Communications coordinator, collaborate with the GLF Digital & Communication team to ensure visibility of chapters throughout all the different GLF communication elements (e.g. website, newsletter, Landscape News, etc.)
• Lead chapter recruitment, onboarding, and engagement over time, ensuring the quality of the selected chapters and regular needs-assessments
• Coordinate with the GLF Knowledge Team to ensure quality and maintain standard of GLFx events and related knowledge products.
• Ensure the GLFx platform serves the need of the GLFx community
Partnerships, Fundraising and Growth
• Develop, lead and maintain relationships with both new and existing, strategic partners and donors to ensure the GLFx program is recognized, amplified and supported by partners.
• Ensure the continued growth of the GLFx network regionally, strengthening relationships with regional partners and members.
• Identify, connect and coordinate with the CIFOR-ICRAF network and the GLF Charter Members, to ensure chapter activities and projects receive technical support, are underpinned by robust evidence and knowledge, and apply rights-based and gender-sensitive approaches
• Work in close collaboration with the GLF Sustainable Finance team to assist with chapter funding schemes and related donor’s deliverables
• Explore partnership opportunities while maximizing synergies across the GLFx mechanism and the broader GLF agenda.
• Secure resources (in-kind and financial) for activities by mainstreaming youth in resource mobilization efforts, including within funding proposals, budgets, and emerging partnerships.
• With the support of the GLF Program Manager, Community & Action, prepare and manage an annual budget, ensuring expenses are meaningful and objective-based.
Education, knowledge and experience
• University degree in disciplines that are relevant to one or more of the GLF themes and sustainable development goals;
• At least 2 years’ experience in international development, community engagement, partner relations or growing online or in-person communities of practice, experience in developing countries is an asset;
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating complex projects;
• Ability to produce high quality written content;
• Prior experience with community mobilization relating to sustainable landscapes;
• Previous experience in managing a team and a budget is an asset;
• Experience in designing and running development or advocacy campaigns is an asset;
• Fluency in English is essential, other languages (French, Spanish) an advantage.
Personal attributes and competencies
• Self-motivated, resourceful and energetic;
• Enjoy networking and meeting new people from different cultures
• Able to find creative solutions, is flexible and adaptable;
• Able to strategize at both macro and micro levels;
• A team player, able to work in multidisciplinary teams and have outstanding interpersonal communications skills;
• Outstanding diplomatic and negotiation skills;
• Proven ability to work well under pressure.
Terms and conditions
• This is a consultancy position
• Period of the consultancy is expected to be September 2022 – July 2023
• Work locations: Nairobi, Kenya or remote
Application processThe application deadline is 18 Mar-2023
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates Show more details...
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the... climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Consultant – GLFx Coordinator
Overview
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is a partnership initiative led by CIFOR through its GLF Team. The team is based in the new CIFOR office in Bonn, Germany and the CIFOR headquarters in Indonesia. The GLF Team is responsible for delivery on all GLF activities, and for expanding the GLF partnership and community.
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated landscapes which aims to create a movement of one billion people around productive, prosperous, equitable and resilient landscapes. Founded by CIFOR, UN Environment and the World Bank, with 23 charter members among the world’s leading development organizations, and core funding provided by the German Government, the GLF operates from a Secretariat in Bonn and focuses on five main themes: Restoration, Finance, Rights, Food and Livelihoods and Measuring Progress.
Since 2013, over 180,000 stakeholders from more than 4400 organizations and 185 countries have engaged with the GLF in person and online, with stakeholders from community and indigenous peoples organizations, finance, civil society, government, media and the youth. We have reached 500 million people online and through traditional media The GLF is founded on four principles: connecting, sharing, learning and acting and has produced global conferences in the following cities: Warsaw, Lima, London, Paris, Marrakech, Jakarta, Bonn, Washington D.C, Nairobi, Katowice, Kyoto, Bonn, New York, Accra, Luxembourg and Santiago.
From building the investment case for sustainable landscapes, to developing a gold standard for Indigenous peoples rights, to supporting the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, the GLF has been at the cutting edge in hosting and facilitating all manner of discussions to accelerate positive action for people, for the environment, and for the achievement of global climate and SDGs.
GLFx is an inclusive grassroots movement that bridges local voices to global agendas and brings the spirit of GLF to local communities. The GLFx initiative will foster regular gatherings of like-minded stakeholders towards the acceleration of restoration activities within their degraded ecosystems. These multi-stakeholder dialogues will gather key actors, including private sector, NGOs, and government, for solution-oriented discussions to catalyze restoration action. The GLFx mechanism will collect and share ideas and insights emerging from local projects to regional and global levels while disseminating upcoming, innovative restoration technology rapidly to a local level. GLFx will build on existing restoration initiatives, unite youth, indigenous, rural, and women’s groups, and be underpinned by technical support provided by CIFOR and ICRAF.
Duties and responsibilities
The GLFx Coordinator will develop and implement strategies, principles and priorities for community mobilization in the GLF and ensure the corresponding activities are aligned with the broader GLF priorities and plans. This includes GLFx’s contribution to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The GLFx Coordinator will support this implementation through GLF community building tools.
Key responsibilities include the following:
Develop, update and implement strategies for community mobilization in the GLF, including community-led chapters and GLFx platform engagement
• In close collaboration with the GLF Program Manager, Community & Action, review, assess, and edit when needed, the current chapter applications, onboarding & journey.
• Under the guidance of the GLF Program Manager, Community & Action, coordinate the GLFx team to design, implement and successfully deliver activities and deliverables
• Ensure co-production of knowledge with the GLFx network to feed into the broader Knowledge of Commons Strategy, and support processes for knowledge sharing, ensuring GLFx activities are demand-driven and informed by consultations
• Work closely with the learning and GLF Youth teams on capacity development opportunities, ensuring GLF address the needs of the GLFx network and supporting the growth of the same.
• Work in close collaboration with the Knowledge Management and M&E Officer, to ensure monitoring of GLFx processes and measuring of successes.
• Monthly reporting on community KPIs and taking action on underperforming KPIs
Coordinate global GLFx chapters and Communities of Practice (CoP), ensuring quantitative and qualitative growth
• Engage directly with selected communities, networks and stakeholders; this can include, but is not limited to, leading GLFx chapter meetings and engage with chapters and CoPs in the platform.
• Regularly engage with GLFx Chapter coordinators, providing support and guidance to chapter activities and projects when needed
• With the support of the GLFx Communications coordinator, execute innovative approaches and activities for growing an action-oriented community of practice (for example, webinars, competitions, quizzes, videos, etc.)
• With the support of the GLFx Communications coordinator, collaborate with the GLF Digital & Communication team to ensure visibility of chapters throughout all the different GLF communication elements (e.g. website, newsletter, Landscape News, etc.)
• Lead chapter recruitment, onboarding, and engagement over time, ensuring the quality of the selected chapters and regular needs-assessments
• Coordinate with the GLF Knowledge Team to ensure quality and maintain standard of GLFx events and related knowledge products.
• Ensure the GLFx platform serves the need of the GLFx community
Partnerships, Fundraising and Growth
• Develop, lead and maintain relationships with both new and existing, strategic partners and donors to ensure the GLFx program is recognized, amplified and supported by partners.
• Ensure the continued growth of the GLFx network regionally, strengthening relationships with regional partners and members.
• Identify, connect and coordinate with the CIFOR-ICRAF network and the GLF Charter Members, to ensure chapter activities and projects receive technical support, are underpinned by robust evidence and knowledge, and apply rights-based and gender-sensitive approaches
• Work in close collaboration with the GLF Sustainable Finance team to assist with chapter funding schemes and related donor’s deliverables
• Explore partnership opportunities while maximizing synergies across the GLFx mechanism and the broader GLF agenda.
• Secure resources (in-kind and financial) for activities by mainstreaming youth in resource mobilization efforts, including within funding proposals, budgets, and emerging partnerships.
• With the support of the GLF Program Manager, Community & Action, prepare and manage an annual budget, ensuring expenses are meaningful and objective-based.
Education, knowledge and experience
• University degree in disciplines that are relevant to one or more of the GLF themes and sustainable development goals;
• At least 2 years’ experience in international development, community engagement, partner relations or growing online or in-person communities of practice, experience in developing countries is an asset;
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating complex projects;
• Ability to produce high quality written content;
• Prior experience with community mobilization relating to sustainable landscapes;
• Previous experience in managing a team and a budget is an asset;
• Experience in designing and running development or advocacy campaigns is an asset;
• Fluency in English is essential, other languages (French, Spanish) an advantage.
Personal attributes and competencies
• Self-motivated, resourceful and energetic;
• Enjoy networking and meeting new people from different cultures
• Able to find creative solutions, is flexible and adaptable;
• Able to strategize at both macro and micro levels;
• A team player, able to work in multidisciplinary teams and have outstanding interpersonal communications skills;
• Outstanding diplomatic and negotiation skills;
• Proven ability to work well under pressure.
Terms and conditions
• This is a consultancy position
• Period of the consultancy is expected to be September 2022 – July 2023
• Work locations: Nairobi, Kenya or remote
Application processThe application deadline is 18 Mar-2023
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates Show more details...
via Jooble
posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
CIFOR ICRAF has an exciting opportunity for the position of theme leader in Nairobi or by arrangement at another CIFOR-ICRAF location . The theme leaders key responsibilities are to lead research on biodiversity and tree genetic resources at CIFOR-ICRAF, including nurturing strategic partnerships; organize effective management of the laboratory and gene bank facilities within the theme; develop... and manage a project portfolio to ensure sustainable
CIFOR ICRAF has an exciting opportunity for the position of theme leader in Nairobi or by arrangement at another CIFOR-ICRAF location . The theme leaders key responsibilities are to lead research on biodiversity and tree genetic resources at CIFOR-ICRAF, including nurturing strategic partnerships; organize effective management of the laboratory and gene bank facilities within the theme; develop... and manage a project portfolio to ensure sustainable staffing and development of the research area and its policy and development impact; and, ensure organized data collection, storage and high-quality scientific outputs commensurate with the size of the theme.
I. Duties and responsibilities
1. Lead research on biodiversity and tree genetic resources at CIFOR-ICRAF including nurturing strategic partnerships.
• Formulating and developing world leading research on biodiversity and tree genetic resources, that has policy and development impact, together with other themes and geographic units at CIFOR-ICRAF and external partners and obtaining resources for CIFOR-ICRAF and partners to implement it.
• Setting medium term and annual goals and targets for the theme that contribute to meeting CIFOR-ICRAF’s institutional goals and targets and monitoring their achievement with appropriate KPIs.
• Formulating, developing, and sustaining partnerships with key research, donors, policy development organizations and engagement with the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD), as part of transformative partnership platforms where appropriate, to ensure delivery of the goals of the theme.
2. Organize effective management of the laboratory and gene bank facilities within the theme.
• Putting in place and monitoring effective management arrangements for CIFOR-ICRAF’s in situ and ex situ gene banks, and seed and genomic laboratory facilities.
• Ensuring sustainable financing of these facilities through charging projects for services rendered, obtaining programmatic funding and / or commercial use of the facilities.
3. Manage a project portfolio to ensure sustainable staffing and development of the research area and its development impact.
• Leading the development of project proposals with principal investigators (PIs) across the theme and other CIFOR-ICRAF units and partners as appropriate, that generates a project portfolio that provides sustainable funding for critical staff and facilities required for the theme to deliver its goals and targets.
• Managing, in liaison with PIs, the sequencing, content and implementation of projects within the portfolio, including participation in projects as appropriate, to ensure sustainable funding of staff, development of the research area and documentation of its contribution to development impact.
• Ensuring career development opportunities and the working arrangements for staff contributing to the theme, including mentoring of scientists and PhD students as appropriate.
4. Ensure organized data collection, storage, and high-quality scientific outputs commensurate with the size of the theme (number of staff and funding).
• Leading publication of high impact scientific articles in ISI journals, including participating in writing of articles and facilitating publication of high-quality articles byscientists within the theme.
• Supervising the probity and accessibility of data collection by scientists working on research areas covered by the theme at CIFOR-ICRAF and the scientific quality of outputs.
• Ensuring that the number and quality of scientific outputs produced by the theme is commensurate with the staffing and funding of the theme.
• Ensuring that scientific evidence is conveyed to next users, including policy-makers through appropriate engagement and products in appropriate formats (engagement in policy fora including the UNCBD), policy briefs, user manuals, leaflets, training courses).
• Ensuring, in liaison with CIFOR-ICRAF’s communication, outreach and engagement unit, that scientific advances in the research area of the theme are widely promoted through conferences and other events, popular articles, blogs and social media.
5. Other duties.
• Take reasonable care of your own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant country laws.
II. Requirements
• PhD in a relevant field with 15 years research experience.
• Proven track record of high impact research both in terms of scientific articles and their development and/or policy impact.
III. Terms and conditions
• This is a Globally Recruited Staff (GRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive
remuneration in international currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• The initial appointment will be for three (3) years, inclusive of a nine-month
probationary period.
• Contract extension is contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the positionand available resources.
• The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya CIFOR-ICRAF HQ Offices.
• The application deadline is 6 March 2023.
• CV and Cover Letter should be in PDF and Labelled with the applicants First and Second Names.
• We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence
V. About CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
SMART-AGRI is a platform that connects anyone to agricultural opportunities and related fields. We aim to help andassist people to find rewarding opportunities in Agriculture and related fields Show more details...
I. Duties and responsibilities
1. Lead research on biodiversity and tree genetic resources at CIFOR-ICRAF including nurturing strategic partnerships.
• Formulating and developing world leading research on biodiversity and tree genetic resources, that has policy and development impact, together with other themes and geographic units at CIFOR-ICRAF and external partners and obtaining resources for CIFOR-ICRAF and partners to implement it.
• Setting medium term and annual goals and targets for the theme that contribute to meeting CIFOR-ICRAF’s institutional goals and targets and monitoring their achievement with appropriate KPIs.
• Formulating, developing, and sustaining partnerships with key research, donors, policy development organizations and engagement with the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD), as part of transformative partnership platforms where appropriate, to ensure delivery of the goals of the theme.
2. Organize effective management of the laboratory and gene bank facilities within the theme.
• Putting in place and monitoring effective management arrangements for CIFOR-ICRAF’s in situ and ex situ gene banks, and seed and genomic laboratory facilities.
• Ensuring sustainable financing of these facilities through charging projects for services rendered, obtaining programmatic funding and / or commercial use of the facilities.
3. Manage a project portfolio to ensure sustainable staffing and development of the research area and its development impact.
• Leading the development of project proposals with principal investigators (PIs) across the theme and other CIFOR-ICRAF units and partners as appropriate, that generates a project portfolio that provides sustainable funding for critical staff and facilities required for the theme to deliver its goals and targets.
• Managing, in liaison with PIs, the sequencing, content and implementation of projects within the portfolio, including participation in projects as appropriate, to ensure sustainable funding of staff, development of the research area and documentation of its contribution to development impact.
• Ensuring career development opportunities and the working arrangements for staff contributing to the theme, including mentoring of scientists and PhD students as appropriate.
4. Ensure organized data collection, storage, and high-quality scientific outputs commensurate with the size of the theme (number of staff and funding).
• Leading publication of high impact scientific articles in ISI journals, including participating in writing of articles and facilitating publication of high-quality articles byscientists within the theme.
• Supervising the probity and accessibility of data collection by scientists working on research areas covered by the theme at CIFOR-ICRAF and the scientific quality of outputs.
• Ensuring that the number and quality of scientific outputs produced by the theme is commensurate with the staffing and funding of the theme.
• Ensuring that scientific evidence is conveyed to next users, including policy-makers through appropriate engagement and products in appropriate formats (engagement in policy fora including the UNCBD), policy briefs, user manuals, leaflets, training courses).
• Ensuring, in liaison with CIFOR-ICRAF’s communication, outreach and engagement unit, that scientific advances in the research area of the theme are widely promoted through conferences and other events, popular articles, blogs and social media.
5. Other duties.
• Take reasonable care of your own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant country laws.
II. Requirements
• PhD in a relevant field with 15 years research experience.
• Proven track record of high impact research both in terms of scientific articles and their development and/or policy impact.
III. Terms and conditions
• This is a Globally Recruited Staff (GRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive
remuneration in international currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• The initial appointment will be for three (3) years, inclusive of a nine-month
probationary period.
• Contract extension is contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the positionand available resources.
• The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya CIFOR-ICRAF HQ Offices.
• The application deadline is 6 March 2023.
• CV and Cover Letter should be in PDF and Labelled with the applicants First and Second Names.
• We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence
V. About CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
SMART-AGRI is a platform that connects anyone to agricultural opportunities and related fields. We aim to help andassist people to find rewarding opportunities in Agriculture and related fields Show more details...
Norton safe Web