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

To coordinate, facilitate, and technically support the work of CIFOR-ICRAF and its consortium partners in their joint role as an Agriculture/Agri-food Systems and Climate Action Impact Partner Organization (IPO) while ensuring integration and synergy with wider Q4I and CIFOR-ICRAF initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Coordinate the consortium and donor relationship. 2. Coordinate consortium partners on inputs required to plan work, design budgets, or deliver on assignments. 3. Monitor and provide periodic updates on assignment progress, while devising and implementing solutions to overcome emerging bottlenecks. 4. Lead in the preparation of budgets for key assignments internally and liaise with consortium partners to do the same. 5.Work with Finance to oversee and coordinate the overall IPO budget and that of CIFOR-ICRAF, while liaising and coordinating with the finance staff of the consortium partners as needed. 6. Support the delivery of selected assignments, either through literature review, reviewing draft products, engaging communication experts, or participating in such assignments directly. 7. Coordinate with relevant projects within CIFOR-ICRAF to ensure mutual learning and strategic alignment. 8. Support proposal development where opportunities arise. 9 9. Other Responsibilities. Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area. Take reasonable care of 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. Participate in (insert team as appropriate) projects as may be required. Requirements Master’s or equivalent in experience. At least 5 years of experience, ideally in the international development sector in general and in the agriculture and climate change sectors in particular At least 3 years of project management experience, particularly in projects involving multiple partners and in financial budgeting and management.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Master’s or equivalent in experience. At least 5 years of experience, ideally in the international development sector in general and in the agriculture and climate change sectors in particular At least 3 years of project management experience, particularly in projects involving multiple partners and in financial budgeting and management.

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 in Nairobi, Kenya CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.

Application process

The application deadline is 11 Aug-2023
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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