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

This position will provide management and administrative support for the OneCGIAR Plant Health Initiative, a multi-institutional program that brings together multidisciplinary expertise from across ten CGIAR centres, working across multiple crops and geographies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. This position will report to the Initiative Coordinator and Initiative Lead.

Duties and responsibilities

Assist with coordination of processes related to work planning, monitoring, and reporting across all the PHI implementing partners, including administration of a project-management software platform (Scriptoria). Collect and compile information from PHI research community (across CGIAR and partners) for use in technical reports and other relevant deliverables. Provide event management support for PHI-sponsored events/meetings/workshops (face-to-face/virtual). Facilitate internal communications and sharing among the PHI research community through appropriate software and communications tools. Support collection of relevant data and management of PHI databases. Support administration of PHI subgrants to partner institutions. Requirements Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years of work experience and/or Master’s degree in business administration or related field (NB: master’s degree may substitute for experience and vice-versa) Minimum 2-3 years project management experience.

Education, knowledge and experience

• • Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years of work experience and/or Master’s degree in business administration or related field (NB: master’s degree may substitute for experience and vice-versa) • Minimum 2-3 years project management experience.

Terms and conditions

• • This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience. • The appointment will be for a period of two (2) years, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources. • The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya.

Application process

The application deadline is 10 Aug-2023
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.