Reference number: 202522
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
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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.

Overview

Undertaking research on natural resources management (NRM), landscape restoration and climate change with a focus on agroforestry, agriculture and forestry ecosystems.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Lead implementation of agro-ecological and soil health research and development in agroforestry, agriculture and forest ecosystems
2. Support research and development of tree seed and seedlings supply systems in Tanzania, including indigenous trees domestication and value addition.
3. Support research in bioenergy and circular bioeconomy in the country
4. Contribute to climate change and mitigation research in agriculture, forestry and other ecosystems
5. Contribute to climate financing research and development activities in Tanzania, including carbon farming programs.
6. Coordinate field operations for CIFOR-ICRAF’s biophysical research and development activities in Tanzania
7. Supervise local partners (institutions, students, individuals etc.) working on projects in Tanzania
8. Train farmers, partners, Interns and students on agroforestry and various aspects of CIFOR-ICRAF research projects
9. Participate in the preparations of technical reports, manuals, policy briefs and scientific publications
10. Contribute to research and development of policy framework for agroforestry, Climate Change, NRM and related fields in Tanzania
11. Work with the Country Representative in mobilizing resources to support CIFOR-ICRAF programs in Tanzania.

Requirements

• MSc. in a discipline relevant to Agroforestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, NRM, and Forestry.
• A good knowledge of agroforestry, climate change and NRM programs in Tanzania
• Experience with leading fieldwork, training farmers and supporting technology scaling operations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience of research and fieldwork in projects related to agroforestry, agriculture, climate change, forestry, and/or NRM.

Education, knowledge and experience

• MSc. in a discipline relevant to Agroforestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, NRM, and Forestry.
• A good knowledge of agroforestry, climate change and NRM programs in Tanzania
• Experience with leading fieldwork, training farmers and supporting technology scaling operations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience of research and fieldwork in projects related to agroforestry, agriculture, climate change, forestry, and/or NRM.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• The duty station will be Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.

Application process

The application deadline is 31 Mar 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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